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.

August 18, 2023 23:21 IST
For World Photography Day (August 19), we take you through iconic images that shaped history.
Sat, Aug 19, 2023
August 13, 2023 17:00 IST
Done with your afternoon nap? It’s time to tackle our mini crossword for August 13.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023
August 11, 2023 22:13 IST
How well do you know this week’s headlines? Play our Friday news quiz to find out.
Sat, Aug 12, 2023
August 06, 2023 19:05 IST
Play daily, and you’ll immediately sound smarter at parties.
Tue, Jan 30, 2024
August 04, 2023 22:08 IST
Take a break from all the bad news with our Friday quiz on culture, entertainment and sports.
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
August 03, 2023 22:45 IST
The 17-year-old phenom and Grandmaster has beat Anand, his mentor, by virtue of live ratings which change after every match.
Sat, Aug 05, 2023
July 30, 2023 10:33 IST
The Indian Express’ new word game takes you through five minutes of desi trivia, pop culture and English vocab every day. Play your first crossword below!
Sun, Jul 30, 2023
July 28, 2023 20:41 IST
Do you know this week’s biggest headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
July 28, 2023 14:27 IST
Short on time, big on fun: the Express Mini is a five-minute daily crossword for the constantly curious. Play your first puzzle below!
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
July 20, 2023 16:25 IST
Discover hidden trivia and legendary best moves on our International Chess Day Quiz, designed hand-in-hand with ChessBase India.
Wed, Feb 28, 2024
July 14, 2023 22:19 IST
Did you keep an eye on this week’s headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Fri, Jul 14, 2023
July 13, 2023 18:38 IST
The CCCC is a cryptic crossword battle, the largest event of its kind in the world for students of classes 7 to 12
Thu, Jul 13, 2023
July 07, 2023 20:59 IST
How well have you followed this week’s headlines? Sign in and play (it's free!) to find out.
Fri, Jul 07, 2023
July 06, 2023 20:33 IST
A TV marathon, a sports fest of epic proportions, and North India’s biggest offline school quiz — the cup runneth over for July.
Mon, Jul 10, 2023
July 01, 2023 22:23 IST
‘The Password Game’ by Neal Agarwal takes the annoying part of setting passwords and magnifies it times ten. How soon till you give up?
Mon, Jul 03, 2023
June 30, 2023 20:39 IST
Good, bad or quirky — do you know this week's biggest headlines? Take our news quiz to find out.
Fri, Jun 30, 2023
June 29, 2023 07:30 IST
Enjoy easy, medium and hard levels of sudoku with The Indian Express. Our hints and auto-checkers help newbies learn the game, and veterans to stay sharp. Sign in to start playing here!
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
June 23, 2023 19:40 IST
For International Olympic Day, our Friday news quiz has turned into a sports quiz! Work out all 13 questions using common sense and your newsy instincts.
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
June 21, 2023 20:03 IST
Viral hits, global legends—you’ll find them all on our new crossword for World Music Day! Tune in ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
June 16, 2023 20:45 IST
After a rip-roaring contest, we’re back with our regular (read: relaxed) Friday news quiz. Test yourself on headlines and see how much you remember!
Sat, Jun 17, 2023
June 13, 2023 18:38 IST
As BTS turns eleven, we look back at these trailblazers with a unique crossword on their music, milestones and fandom moments. Sign up for free, and solve solo or multiplayer with friends!
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
May 31, 2023 20:39 IST
Interesting, notable and armed with massive prize pools — what’s not to like? Explore what’s brewing in Indian quizzing for the month of June.
Wed, May 31, 2023
May 29, 2023 13:05 IST
Whether fresh-faced or vintage, Parliament ensnares the public imagination like little else. How much of its century-old legacy do you remember? Try our themed crossword puzzle to find out.
Mon, May 29, 2023
May 26, 2023 21:12 IST
Meet the top scorers of Indian Express’ online quiz contest that ran from April 7 to May 25 with over 60,000 players! Our winners have bagged premium subscriptions and electronics from boAt.
Wed, May 31, 2023
May 19, 2023 21:19 IST
Solve the final week of The Indian Express’ news quiz competition, and see where you stand among 10K+ players. Register for free below to play.
Sat, May 20, 2023




