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This village in Kerala was brought out of alcoholism and gambling by a tea seller. He instilled interest and curiosity among people in chess so that they forget alcohol.

When the WHO recently classified excessive playing of video games as a mental health condition, there were opposing reactions. The statement confirmed fears of parents across the world, while critics felt it was stigmatising.

While pitching for stronger laws to curb match fixing and cheating, the panel calls for overturning India's historically stringent law. Interestingly, one member has made a dissenting note!

According to the All India Gaming Federation, India loses almost 2 lakh crore every year, due to illegal betting on cricket.