Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, and Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: After a disappointing Thursday where Dommaraju Gukesh tasted the bitterness of a defeat to World No. 1 and five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in what was the reigning world champion’s final game as a teenager, Gukesh returned to the…
Henry Nowak (left) and Vikram Singh Digwa (right) The conviction of British-born Sikh Vickrum Singh Digwa for the murder of 18-year-old University of Southampton student Henry Nowak has sparked street protests over the legal right of Sikhs to carry kirpans in public.Around 40 members of protest group Southampton Patriots gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday said it has contained vulnerabilities identified in the OnMark portal of its service provider and is working with cybersecurity experts to further strengthen the system.The board also thanked ethical hackers and members of the public who brought the issues to its notice. “We are grateful to…
Virat Kohli isn’t just known for his centuries; he’s known for the intensity behind them. Whether you like cricket or not, you can feel his energy every time he walks onto the field—focused, hungry, and unapologetically passionate. That’s why this line from him lands so powerfully, far beyond sport: “Whatever you want to do, do…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a swipe at the BJP-led central government as he met CBSE class 12 students, who were labelled “anti-national”, “Pakistani” and “Soros agents” on social media after they raised concern over incorrect answer sheets.A massive uproar erupted after a student claimed that an answer…
Actor Suriya has yet again managed to impress his fans and colleagues by giving an appropriate present to cinematographer GK Vishnu. After his success with Karuppu, the actor supposedly gave him a brand new Mahindra BE6 Batman edition car. The unexpected present became an immediate topic of discussion on various social networking sites after GK…
Dalal Street is set for a busy week as investors will be tracking domestic and global developments. The RBI’s interest rate decision, key economic data releases, crude oil prices and the evolving US-Iran situation are expected to be the main factors driving market sentiment. Market participants will also keep a close watch on macroeconomic indicators,…
Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called for significant changes to the IPL’s playing regulations, including the removal of the Impact Player rule, which he believes has tilted the game too heavily in favour of batters.The Impact Player rule, introduced ahead of the 2023 season, allows teams to replace…
AriesYou are more likely to spend money because you are impatient than because you actually need something. That distinction becomes important before the week is over. A purchase, upgrade, investment, or business expense may feel urgent in the moment and completely unnecessary three days later. Mars is making quick decisions feel smart. They are not…
RCB’s Josh Hazlewood (Image: X) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to face Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, they will draw confidence from a player who has made a habit of delivering on the biggest stage, Josh Hazlewood.The defending champions are aiming to win back-to-back IPL titles, a feat achieved only by Mumbai Indians…
