D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, and R Praggnanandhaa NEW DELHI: Norway Chess has revealed another big name for its 2026 edition. After announcing Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa earlier, the organisers have now confirmed Germany’s top chess player Vincent Keymer as the latest participant.Vincent Keymer will make his debut at Norway Chess in 2026. Over the…
Bangladesh on Wednesday said that there was no security situation that justified India recalling the family members of its diplomats from Dhaka. This comes after New Delhi cited precautionary safety concerns amid rising extremist activity ahead of the country’s general elections.Bangladesh’s foreign affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said that there was “no reason” for such…
Last October, nearly 90% of Penn State graduate students voted to form a union representing teaching and research assistants. Weeks later, the university challenged including research assistants in the bargaining unit, citing their academic training. Graduate organisers pushed back, launching a petition and outlining priorities, while broader union momentum at Penn State, including faculty, signals…
Lizards on walls are a common sight in Indian homes, especially during warm and humid seasons. Though house lizards are harmless, finding their eggs on your walls and door cracks or anywhere inside your home can be an uncomfortable view. If you see lizard eggs anywhere, it means that the reptile has found your house…
Tomorrow will be a day of silence and closure. What was once a burden is now actually a neutral thing. You understand that you are neither sad nor angry; just through with it. And that tranquility indicates that it is really finished. No more fuss, no more need for explanations. You leave not because of…
In a surprising turn of events, acclaimed playback singer Arijit Singh has decided to hang up his microphone to embark on a new creative venture in filmmaking. He has confirmed that he will not be taking on any upcoming singing projects. Instead, he’s set to direct a film, which may feature budding talent Shora, daughter…
Yogi Adityanath (ANI image) Asserting that development cannot be divided based on caste, religion or region, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the government is committed to carrying out welfare and development works “without bias or discrimination”. He noted that a discrimination-free approach reflects Ram Rajya (an ideal rule of just, ethical,…
MUMBAI: Star Health and Allied Insurance reported a sharp jump in profitability in the December quarter, with net profit rising more than four-fold, aided by higher premium growth, improved underwriting performance and a surge in investment income.The Chennai-based standalone health insurer posted a profit after tax of Rs 449 crore in the third quarter of…
Hardik Pandya (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya produced a stunning moment on the field and grabbed the spotlight during the fourth T20I between India and New Zealand at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. The match was evenly poised, but Pandya’s sharp awareness changed the tone of the game.The incident…
Sharmin Akter Supta of Bangladesh bats during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between India and Bangladesh at DY Patil Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Navi Mumbai, India. (Photo/Getty Images) KATHMANDU: Bangladesh and the Netherlands on Wednesday booked two of the four available spots at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup…
