Tamil Nadu CM Vijay with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess star R. Praggnanandhaa on Monday after his historic victory at the Norway Chess tournament, presenting him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh and a memento. The event also featured a friendly…
Rain and showers set to dominate UK weather this week / Image: File After a spell of warmer and drier weather in parts of the country, much of the UK faces a cooler and more unsettled week as bands of rain, sunshine and showers move across the nation.The Met Office says Monday will begin with…
Students demand CBSE deadline extension amid portal failures and unanswered support requests PUNE: On the final day of CBSE’s Std XII verification and re-evaluation process, several students across the country reported being locked out of the board’s portal due to technical glitches, while repeated attempts to reach official helplines and support channels went unanswered.As the…
Leonardo DiCaprio’s megastar status stems from more than just talent and timing. His career is defined by a creative, open-minded approach to diverse roles and a meticulous, intense work ethic. Furthermore, his fiercely private nature and passionate, strategic environmental activism contribute significantly to his enduring impact and respect. Some actors are just famous, and then,…
Kangana Ranaut‘s film ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’ is set to hit theatres on June 12, and its OTT home has now been confirmed ahead of release. The film is inspired by the real-life bravery of Cama Hospital nurses during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Let’s learn when and where the film will stream after its theatrical…
Authorities carry out an anti-encroachment drive at a mosque, in Jaipur. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: With mobile internet services suspended, additional police forces deployed and social media placed under round-the-clock surveillance, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) on Monday launched a major anti-encroachment drive in Jagatpura to clear structures and encroachments standing within the right-of-way of…
More than 100 days into the Middle East crisis, the Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s biggest shipping question mark. Iran has now signalled that the strategic waterway will reopen, but not quite as before. According to Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, the route will operate under new conditions set by Iranian and Omani authorities, including…
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is now the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (File) NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. The 37-year-old secured an overwhelming victory, receiving 73 of the 75 votes cast by councillors during…
You have a full plate today, and the effort required is real. Saturn keeps you serious, while Mars adds pressure, so the day may feel tense and restless even though you are moving in the right direction.Still, there is grit in you now. You may take an important decision with courage and then push yourself…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South African batting legend AB de Villiers has thrown his weight behind India’s decision to hand teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden international call-up, describing the selectors’ move as both “the right call” and a “brave decision”.The 15-year-old made history on Saturday when he was named in India’s…
