R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, and R Vaishali (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Two years ago, when Dommaraju Gukesh stormed the Candidates in Toronto, the chess world called it a miracle. By the time he dismantled Ding Liren in Singapore to become the youngest-ever World Champion, that “miracle” had become something else entirely, more like a…
Epicurus (Image: Wikipedia) There are some ideas that feel comforting immediately, and there are others that become meaningful only after life forces people to experience them personally. This quote connected with Epicurus belongs to the second category. It does not promise easy happiness or suggest that life becomes meaningful only during peaceful moments. Instead, it…
Suryakumar Yadav and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X and IPL) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned a place in India’s 30-member men’s cricket probables list for the 2026 Asian Games, while two of the country’s biggest stars, T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, are notable absentees. The Board of Control for…
PC: Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology A small lead projectile uncovered in northern Israel is offering archaeologists an unexpectedly human glimpse into ancient warfare. The object itself is tiny and easy to overlook, yet the message engraved onto it has drawn global attention. Researchers recently revealed that a 2,100-year-old sling bullet discovered at the ancient…
In a major clean-air initiative aimed at reducing vehicular pollution in the National Capital Region, the Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 5,041 crore scheme to replace older trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR with cleaner BS-VI and electric vehicles, backed by a package of financial incentives for vehicle owners, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on…
The highly anticipated action drama movie ‘Karuppu’, starring Suriya, met with unexpected problems right from its opening day when many of the morning shows were unexpectedly cancelled in Tamil Nadu. Permission had been given to screen the movie during special morning shows at 9 AM, and the fans looked forward to celebrating the very first…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is nearing the ₹100 crore worldwide gross mark, currently standing at approximately ₹96.18 crore. Despite a strong opening, mixed reviews and a predictable storyline have impacted its theatrical run, leading to a significant drop in collections after the first week. The film saw a minor uptick on its 19th day,…
Cristiano Ronaldo avoids milk entirely, former chef reveals strict diet behind elite longevity/ Image:Instagram Despite milk often being touted as a superdrink rich in protein, calcium and essential vitamins, and widely used by athletes for recovery and muscle support, Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided it as part of his long-standing diet, according to his former private…
Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings (PBKS) pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh delivered a defining moment in the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, striking twice in two balls and entering an elite club of left-arm pacers with 100 or more IPL wickets.With this, the 27-year-old pacer became the first PBKS…
Oil prices turned volatile once again after recent comments from US Vice President JD Vance raised concerns over the stability of the Middle East peace deal. Brent crude was down 0.65% at $79.33 a barrel, after touching $79.85 level. At the same time, WTI crude fell 0.46% to $75.50.The move came after Vance warned Israel…