Sindarov wins 2026 Candidates (IANS) In a dominant performance perhaps never seen before at the Candidates chess, Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov clinched victory in Cyprus to set up a World Championship match against the current champion, India’s D Gukesh.Winning six of his 13 games and no losses, the 20-year-old drew Dutchman Anish Giri in the…
Dhanush is reportedly set to star opposite Sara Arjun in his upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘D56’. This pairing has sparked considerable discussion in Kollywood due to the significant 22-year age gap between the 42-year-old actor and the 20-year-old actress. Sara, who gained fame as a child artist, previously led the Bollywood hit ‘Dhurandhar’. Actor Dhanush…
Wisden condemns India over ‘Orwellian’ governance (Screengrab/x) The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, being published on Thursday, says that the game’s previous USP as a “refuge from realpolitik” has been poisoned by the growing politicisation of the sport under India’s “Orwellian” influence.The “Notes by the Editor” of the 163rd edition of the annual, targets India’s growing…
In the world of bodybuilding, legacies are often measured in muscle, discipline, and relentless repetition. But for Joe Baena, the journey is also deeply personal. Baena isn’t just stepping into bodybuilding for the sake of family legacy. For him, it’s way more personal. When you watch Joe and his dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger, train together, it’s…
CHENNAI: Noor Ahmad was struggling for rhythm in recent times but Chennai Super Kings never lost faith in him. They persisted with playing the left-arm wrist-spinner and the Afghan star delivered on Tuesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against a shambolic Kolkata Knight Riders to give CSK their second win on the bounce. Chasing 193…
Director Vignesh Shivan revealed that the Life Insurance Corporation of India demanded a staggering Rs 112 crore to use the title ‘LIC’ for his film ‘Love Insurance Kompany.’ Facing this exorbitant demand, the team opted for the creatively spelled title ‘LIK’ to avoid legal complications and proceed with the release. Director Vignesh Shivan recently opened…
Oil prices fell again on Wednesday, dropping for the second day in a row. This decline came as hopes for renewed talks between the US and Iran reduced worries about long-term supply issues. However, concerns about risks in the Strait of Hormuz still affect the market.Brent crude futures slipped 0.55% to $94.27 a barrel, after…
NEW DELHI: If Praful Hinge stepped into the limelight with his new-ball spell for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, his partner sharing the new ball, Sakib Hussain, caught everyone’s attention towards the end of the Rajasthan Royals innings.Sakib finished with figures of 4/24, matching the best bowling performance by an Indian on IPL debut, as his…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets rose on Wednesday, following strong gains on Wall Street. Lower oil prices and renewed hopes for talks between the United States and Iran increased investor confidence.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1.5% to a six-week high, while Japan’s Nikkei gained 1.2%, inching closer to its…
Superstar Rajinikanth’s ‘Thalaivar 173,’ produced by Kamal Haasan, faces another directorial change as Cibi Chakravarthi reportedly exits. Initially announced after impressing with his story, Cibi’s departure is attributed to scheduling conflicts. Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who previously pitched a story to Rajinikanth, is now rumored to be taking over the highly anticipated project. Superstar Rajinikanth is…