Nayanika is our Puzzle Editor. She makes the daily Mini Crossword, the weekly Express News Quiz and themed specials. She also covers the curious world of brain games. For ideas or feedback, you can drop a line to @iepuzzles on Instagram.

February 27, 2024 19:41 IST
Where else can you make Shah Rukh Khan or an army of monsters in five minutes?
Thu, Feb 29, 2024
February 20, 2024 17:47 IST
Singapore's Ashwath Kaushik, 8, made history this Sunday by defeating 37-year-old GM Jacek Stopa in a game of classical chess. How are such chess prodigies born?
Tue, Feb 20, 2024
February 19, 2024 22:25 IST
Kept an eye on major headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Mon, Feb 19, 2024
February 13, 2024 21:53 IST
Hiding love letters or secret messages, the Victorian puzzle purse is an intriguing Valentine’s Day gift idea.
Tue, Feb 13, 2024
February 09, 2024 22:39 IST
Do you have a firm grasp on headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Sun, Feb 11, 2024
February 03, 2024 20:24 IST
Meet the winners of Indian Express’ 24-hour quiz competition on the 2024 Budget!
Mon, Feb 05, 2024
February 01, 2024 20:04 IST
Brush up on finance with our 24-hour quiz competition on the new Budget. Entries will be accepted till 8pm of February 2, 2024. Sign in to play!
Sat, Feb 03, 2024
January 26, 2024 22:35 IST
Kept an eye on this week’s headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Sat, Jan 27, 2024
January 25, 2024 08:00 IST
National Tourism Day 2024: Play our travel crossword to unlock the six Indian destinations you shouldn’t miss this year.
Tue, Jan 30, 2024
January 19, 2024 21:50 IST
What links 'Jab We Met' to Hindu temples? Which climate phase is named after Christ? And why is Kanye West's dentist trending? Find these answers and more on our news quiz.
Sat, Jan 20, 2024
January 12, 2024 23:13 IST
How well do you know this week’s headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Sat, Jan 13, 2024
January 10, 2024 23:04 IST
Find the Kirk to your Spock before diving in, as January's quiz competitions are all about team spirit.
Thu, Jan 11, 2024
January 09, 2024 23:48 IST
Dive deep into global headlines with our weekly news quiz.
Tue, Jan 09, 2024
December 28, 2023 20:39 IST
“I've been on ESPN before any of my much more athletic friends”.
Thu, Jan 18, 2024
December 23, 2023 11:00 IST
Team up with friends to play our tree-mendously nerdy new puzzle. Any score below 100 will bring coal (read: eternal shame) to your stocking.
Sat, Dec 23, 2023
December 08, 2023 23:05 IST
Do you have a deeper understanding of recent headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Sat, Dec 09, 2023
December 03, 2023 22:02 IST
At a cliffhanger of a finale in New Delhi, Patna's Adya Singh lifted the National Crossword Trophy, beating out 37 school teams with her stellar solo performance.
Sun, Dec 03, 2023
November 17, 2023 18:30 IST
Our news quiz turns one! Solve 10 of our best trivia questions from the Express archives and see how you stack up.
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
November 11, 2023 09:30 IST
In dystopia this week, we recap headlines around the Israel-Hamas conflict and its toll on civilians.
Sat, Nov 11, 2023
November 10, 2023 19:18 IST
Mini Crosswords with a Diwali twist are the final game in our holiday series! Can you solve this sweet set of three? Sign in to play ✨
Tue, Jan 30, 2024
November 09, 2023 21:40 IST
Our monthly guide on the best events in Indian quizzing. Don’t miss the registration deadlines!
Thu, Nov 09, 2023
November 09, 2023 18:58 IST
Use laddoos, lanterns, fireworks and more to complete Picdoku — our sudoku with a Diwali twist! This is the third puzzle in our special festive series. Sign in to play✨
Fri, Nov 10, 2023
November 08, 2023 16:44 IST
Enjoy one Diwali-themed puzzle a day in our holiday series. Today’s game is a jigsaw puzzle, where 60 shuffled pieces hide a beautiful traditional scene. Sign in to play ✨
Tue, Jan 30, 2024
November 07, 2023 17:00 IST
Enjoy one Diwali-themed puzzle a day in our festive series! Today’s game is Word Rangoli, where you find as many words as possible using the central letter. Sign in to play ✨
Tue, Jan 30, 2024
November 04, 2023 19:49 IST
Kept an eye on this week’s headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Sat, Nov 04, 2023





