R Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second Vaibhav Suri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: FIDE Master (FM) Prasenjit Dutta, a man whose life has been a series of tactical gambles and late-game recoveries, runs a renowned academy in the heart of New Delhi. For years, he followed a predictable ritual. Whenever a particularly gifted student walked through…
A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to MarineTraffic…
UP Board to reopen portal for Class 12 practical marks The Board of Secondary Education Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP) has announced a special two-day window on April 6 and 7, 2026, to allow schools to upload pending Class 12 (Intermediate) practical examination marks, after lapses in internal submissions impacted thousands of students.According to an official release…
Photo: Sanju Samson/ Instagram Ace Indian cricketer Sanju Samson‘s power-packed performance helped India to win the T20 World Cup earlier this year. And now with the IPL 2026 season going on, the cricketer is seen playing for Chennai Super King (CSK). But as fans rave about his elegant strokeplay on field, his old interview with…
Aries You may be momentarily distracted, but a little meditation session will help you get back on track. Financial goals are being met with ease, and money concerns are being handled well. Attending a workplace event may result in fruitful discussions that advance your career. You can freely express your opinions during a regular family…
Abhishek Bachchan shares how fatherhood with Aaradhya transformed him. Recalling a Peppa Pig moment where she taught him equality through questions, he never butted heads after. With Aishwarya Rai, they lead by example—no fixed roles. Married 2007, Aaradhya born 2011. Over the years, Abhishek Bachchan has openly spoken about how fatherhood changed him, from his…
NEW DELHI: A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil rerouted mid-voyage from India to China, with payment-related issues appearing to be the main reason behind the change in declared destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, had earlier indicated Vadinar in Gujarat as its destination. If the…
With Dalal Street swinging between gains and losses, investors are wondering: will the stock market stay open on April 3 for Good Friday? As per the exchange’s official holiday calendar, the stock market will remain closed on April 3 for the occasion, offering market participants a short trading week.Keeping a track of stock market holidays…
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma’s mentor, has stated that it is disappointing for any player who has given his ‘heart and soul’ to the franchise ‘ for years’ to have missed out on leading the side. SRH had announced Ishan Kishan as the stand-in skipper for IPL 2026, snubbing Abhishek and the decision…
Ajinkya Rahane scored only 8 runs from 10 balls during the KKR vs SRH match in the IPL. (ANI) Ajinkya Rahane is not one to be explosive behind the microphone. That changed, a wee bit, on Thursday after Kolkata Knight Riders skipper addressed the media after their 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing…
