R Vaishali (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: History was created on the Mediterranean shores as Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown later this year.Going into the final round, Vaishali’s fate wasn’t entirely in…
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” This is what the jealous Evil Queen would ask her magic mirror all the time in the famous fairy tale Snow White. Well yes, mirrors are more than just decor pieces. As per Vastu Shastra, mirrors have the power to influence the flow of…
After helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru retain the IPL title, Virat Kohli spoke about the changes in his batting, the demands of modern T20 cricket and the lessons he hopes young Indian cricketers can learn from his journey. He urged upcoming players to understand match situations and adapt their game accordingly.Kohli, who played an important role…
Uttarakhand minister Khajan Das (File photo) DEHRADUN/HARIDWAR: Preparations for the wedding of Uttarakhand cabinet minister Khajan Das’s son were carried out inside the core zone of Rajaji Tiger Reserve (RTR) at Sureshwari Devi temple, allegedly without permission from forest authorities, raising concerns over alleged violations of forest and wildlife norms.On Saturday, materials for a large…
A former Zomato employee, Ragini Das, shared a heartfelt reflection on her six years at the company, highlighting how the challenging environment shaped her career and personal growth. She emphasized that Zomato’s demanding pace and high expectations fostered resilience and trust, enabling significant professional development and lasting friendships. A former Zomato employee has posted a…
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed Assam’s chief minister by governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, marking the NDA’s third consecutive term. Following his unanimous election as leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party, Sarma staked his claim with support from 102 MLAs. He will be sworn in on May 12, with Prime Minister Modi expected to…
(Photo credit: Central Command) In a significant escalation of its drone warfare capabilities, the United States turned Iran’s own drone strategy against it, deploying its new low-cost, one-way attack drone, the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS), for the first time during coordinated strikes with Israel under Operation Epic Fury.The coordinated strikes on Iran orchestrated…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to France and Slovakia marks a significant diplomatic milestone, as he undertakes his 100th foreign trip since assuming office in 2014. The landmark visit underscores India’s sustained global outreach under PM Modi’s leadership and comes at a time of heightened engagement with key international partners.The Prime Minister…
It is Mumbai vs Bengaluru on Sunday, which means it is Rohit vs Kohli again. Once teammates dominating world cricket together, they now face off as rivals in what has become one of the IPL’s most compelling narratives. Statistically, Kohli holds the edge in this fixture, with over 900 runs against MI. Rohit, meanwhile, has…
Abdullah said he had given the Centre time to fulfil its promise of restoring statehood after his government took office, but claimed that “the reality is that they want to keep the situation like this”. NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday stepped up his demand for the restoration of statehood,…