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31/08/2025

Sanmay Ved and the $12 Google.com Story

In 2015, Sanmay Ved, a former Google employee, made headlines worldwide when he briefly became the owner of the most visited website in the world — Google.com.

While browsing Google Domains, Sanmay unexpectedly noticed that Google.com was listed as available for purchase. Curious, he clicked through the process and, to his surprise, was able to buy the domain name for just $12 USD.

For a short time, the domain appeared in his account as successfully registered under his name. This was a shocking moment, as controlling Google.com could theoretically mean controlling the search giant’s main site. However, within a minute, the transaction was canceled, and Google Domains reversed the purchase.

Instead of ignoring the mistake, Sanmay responsibly reported the incident to Google’s security team. Google acknowledged the bug and later rewarded him through its Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP). Initially, Google offered him a monetary reward, but Sanmay requested that the money be donated to charity. Google doubled the amount and donated it to educational causes.

This story became famous not only because someone bought Google.com for $12, but also because it highlighted the importance of ethical behavior and responsible disclosure in the tech world. Sanmay Ved’s quick actions turned a potential disaster into a positive example of digital responsibility.

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Imran Khan – From Cricket Legend to National Leader

Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi, born on October 5, 1952, is one of Pakistan’s most celebrated figures — first as a world-class cricketer, and later as a political leader.

âś… Cricket Career

Imran Khan rose to fame as a fast bowler and all-rounder in the 1970s and 1980s.

He captained Pakistan’s national cricket team and became a symbol of determination and discipline.

His greatest achievement came in 1992, when he led Pakistan to its first-ever Cricket World Cup victory. That triumph made him a national hero and an enduring sports icon.

âś… Humanitarian Work

After retiring from cricket, Imran Khan focused on philanthropy.

He founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital in Lahore in 1994, named after his mother. It became Pakistan’s first charitable cancer hospital.

He also established Namal University in Mianwali to provide quality education in rural areas.

âś… Political Career

In 1996, Imran Khan founded the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

After years of political struggle, PTI emerged as a major force in Pakistani politics.

In 2018, Imran Khan became the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan, promising reforms, anti-corruption drives, and a “Naya Pakistan” (New Pakistan).

His tenure was marked by both praise and controversy, including economic challenges and political tensions.

âś… Legacy

Imran Khan’s life reflects a rare transformation — from sports champion to philanthropist to political leader.
Whether admired for his cricketing glory, his social welfare projects, or his political vision, he remains one of the most influential and polarizing personalities in Pakistan’s history.

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The Ancient Game of Kings: The Invention of Chess
The game of chess, celebrated as the "game of kings," boasts a history as strategic and complex as the game itself. Its origins are a fascinating tapestry of legend and historical evolution.

The Legend: The Grain of Wisdom
A famous Persian legend credits the invention of chess to a wise man in ancient India. As the story goes, a ruler was grieving the loss of his son in a battle. Seeking distraction but also a lesson in wisdom, he asked a sage to create something that would demonstrate the importance of each person in his kingdom.

The sage invented Chaturanga (Sanskrit for "four divisions"), a game representing ancient Indian military strategy. Its pieces mirrored the four divisions of the army: Infantry (pawns), Cavalry (knights), Elephants (bishops), and Chariots (rooks). The king and his counselor (the precursor to the queen) completed the set.

The king was so impressed he offered the sage any reward. The sage made a humble yet cunning request: he asked for one grain of wheat to be placed on the first square of the chessboard, two on the second, four on the third, and so on, doubling each time until all 64 squares were filled. The king, thinking it a meager request, agreed, only to discover that the total number of grains was an astronomical figure—18,446,744,073,709,551,615—more than existed in the entire world! This legend brilliantly illustrates the exponential power and infinite possibilities contained within the 64 squares.

The Historical Evolution: From India to the World
While the legend is compelling, historians trace chess's tangible origins to the Gupta Empire in Northern India around the 6th century AD with the game Chaturanga.

From India to Persia: The game spread to Sassanid Persia, where it became known as Chatrang. When Persia was conquered by the Arab Caliphate, the game was absorbed into Islamic culture and renamed Shatranj. Persian scholars were the first to write books on chess strategy.

Spread to Europe: Through the Moorish conquest of Iberia and via the Silk Road, Shatranj entered Europe around the 10th century. Over the next 500 years, the rules evolved dramatically in Southern Europe (particularly Italy and Spain) to make the game faster. The relatively weak "Vizier" piece was transformed into the most powerful piece on the board—the Queen—sometime in the 15th century. This "Mad Queen Chess" is essentially the modern game we play today.

Modern Era: The rules were standardized in the 19th century, the first official World Championship was held in 1886, and today, chess is a global phenomenon, governed by FIDE (The International Chess Federation), and is even recognized as a sport in over 100 countries.

Pakistan's Current Chess Champion
The title of Pakistan's top chess player is highly competitive, but the current national champion and highest-rated player is Grandmaster Muhammad Shahzad Mirza.

Name: Muhammad Shahzad Mirza

Title: Grandmaster (GM) - He is Pakistan's first and only Grandmaster, a title he earned in 2022, breaking a significant barrier for Pakistani chess.

Achievements:

Won the National Chess Championship of Pakistan multiple times, most recently dominating the scene.

Earned his historic Grandmaster title by securing his third and final GM norm at the 2022 First Saturday tournament in Budapest, Hungary.

He has been the trailblazer for Pakistani chess, inspiring a new generation of players.

Consistently holds the highest FIDE rating (standard chess) of any player from Pakistan.

GM Mirza's achievement is a monumental milestone for chess in Pakistan, proving that the country can compete at the highest levels of international play. He remains the face of modern Pakistani chess and its current champion.

19/08/2025

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