Nihal Sarin (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: Last February, Nihal Sarin was busy playing a game of online chess in TakeTakeTake’s Titled Tuesday event. His opponent was Armenian player Emin Ohanyan. In a tense endgame, Nihal outwitted his counterpart. With the game played on a computer rather than over the board, a gentleman’s handshake…
MUMBAI: Rapido, which rivals Uber and Ola in India’s ride-hailing market, has raised a fresh $240 million in funding led by Dutch technology investor Prosus at a valuation of $3 billion, higher than its last valuation of $2.3 billion it attained when Swiggy sold its stake in the startup in a secondary transaction in September…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday backed reforming the World Trade Organisation but underlined the need to retain the core focus on poor and developing countries and a consensus-driven decision-making process.“The necessary reform of WTO should be carried out through a transparent, inclusive and member-driven process, keeping development at its core, upholding the foundational principles and…
As Meta prepares to lay off nearly 8,000 employees on May 20, workers inside the company say the mood has hit rock bottom. “Everyone is unhappy; the only people who are not unhappy are, literally, executives,” one employee working on Instagram told Wired. According to a report by the publication, which spoke to 16 current…
Allu Arjun’s upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘AA22xA6’ with director Atlee, is reportedly assembling a star-studded cast. Following reports of Deepika Padukone, fresh buzz suggests Anushka Sharma might join the ambitious sci-fi project, marking her potential Telugu debut. The film is also rumored to feature Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna. Allu Arjun is working…
At least two gunmen were shot dead and one severely wounded after firing shots outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday afternoon, according to Turkish media and video footage from Reuters. The gun battle, which lasted several minutes, broke out in the city’s financial district, prompting a heavy police response and…
Puka Nacua’s LA Rams linked to $61 million Buffalo Bills linebacker (Image via Getty: Los Angeles Rams logo and Buffalo Bills logo) CBS Sports’ Zachary Pereles pairs Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano with 2026 draft prospect Anthony Hill Jr. for the Los Angeles Rams. The analyst notes Los Angeles may need wide receiver help beyond…
Virat Kohli celebrates his half century during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began their IPL 2026 campaign with a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday at…
Beyond her legendary persona, Marilyn Monroe lived through the trials of love and loss, embodying a profound insight into the human experience. She advocated for courage in vulnerability and fiercely believed in the power of new beginnings. Marilyn Monroe is more than her legacy. More than the platinum blonde hair, red lips, and that unmistakable…
INDORE: In this village in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district, a swear word, even if not aimed at anybody, can not only extract a stiff fine out of your pocket but also compel you to pick up the broom.Wedged in a quiet corner of Burhanpur, Borsar village has found a unique way to make people regret…