International Chess Day was first celebrated in 1966, on July 20th, the same day the International Chess Federation was founded in 1924. It is celebrated in 178 countries, and in 2019 the UN General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution recognizing the day. International Chess Day is enjoyed by many of the 605 million regular chess […]

London: Quidditch, the sport inspired by the wizarding game in the Harry Potter books, will now be known as quadball, its governing bodies said, a name change meant in part to distance themselves from author J.K. Rowling’s views on transgender issues. In a statement on its website on Wednesday, the International Quidditch Association (IQA) said […]

Magic exists if you know where to look for it! Ever since the arrival of the iconic ‘Harry Potter’ books and film series, the world has been enchanted with the wizarding world. As one of the most popular modern franchises on Earth created by J.K. Rowling, the narrative has expanded even more with a new […]

Johnny Depp is out and Hogwarts is back in “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the latest installment in the Wizarding World franchise. The “Harry Potter” canon continues to expand nearly 25 years after J.K. Rowling’s first book was published, and there’s no doubt that fans are eager to dive back into the magical world. And […]

Image by Author A week ago, I published a story about AI reimagining Harry Potter Characters Based on Book Descriptions. I did 5 of the main characters in that article and people seem to love it, especially Harry’s AI interpretation. The story has since gotten over 20K views and 127 hours of reading time.

A National Trust survey conjured up a bunch of angry fans. Outrage from “Harry Potter” fans comes following a proposal to move Dobby’s “grave” from Freshwater West beach to a more stable location, due to concerns about the current site’s infrastructure, reported the Independent. The beloved character in the “Harry Potter” series — a gentle […]

it’s time to watch the Harry Potter reunion online, which lives up to the hype with candid interviews of all the stars and great behind-the-scenes tidbits. HBO Max is hosting Harry Potter 20th anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, which features Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other major cast members (as well as crew). But […]

She says her often disarming manner ensures people are “not afraid” of her. “When they talk to me, they’re not guarded – they just speak how they feel and that’s very valuable on television, and very rare, I think. You know, I was extremely moved, for example, by the people who couldn’t read,” she says […]

HDFC Bank Net Up 19% to ₹9,196cr HDFC Bank’s net profit rose 19% in the first quarter to ₹9,196 crore, beating analyst estimates, on lower provisioning for bad loans and strong growth in net interest income. India’s largest private sector lender reported a net profit of ₹7,730 crore in the corresponding period last year.

Dame Helen, as the Oscar, Emmy and Tony-winning actor is properly addressed, makes her debut as a quiz host with Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses. The weekly, four-part series begins 8 pm EST Sunday on TBS and Cartoon Network. In episode one, contestants representing the Gryffindor and Hufflepuff houses field trivia questions about J.K. […]