Vaishali Rameshbabu and Dommaraju Gukesh (FIDE Photo) NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the whole nation woke up to a historic realisation. Two of India’s young chess prodigies, 19-year-old Dommaraju Gukesh and 24-year-old Vaishali Rameshbabu, will compete in their respective World Chess Championship matches. This means that for the first time, India has a simultaneous shot at…
Air travel is a daily routine for many of us, but what we wear while flying could have a greater impact than we ever thought possible. Whether it is comfort or hygiene and safety, small decisions such as whether or not to wear socks while flying could have a larger impact than we ever thought…
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will maintain its naval blockade on Iran until Tehran agrees to a deal addressing Washington’s concerns over its nuclear programme, signalling a hardening stance even as military options remain under consideration.Speaking to Axios, Trump indicated that the blockade is currently his preferred tool of pressure, describing…
World Champion D Gukesh faces a crucial final-round clash against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. Currently last with eight points, Gukesh must defeat Carlsen in their classical game to move ahead of the Norwegian and avoid finishing at the bottom. Meanwhile, Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja remain locked in a thrilling three-way battle…
When we think of celebrity homes, the first thought that often strikes our mind is glamour, flashy lights, an over-the-top powder room, and all things fancy and filmy. But keeping up with the trend of minimalism and warmth, many Bollywood couples have also embraced simple, welcoming interiors, and so are Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor….
The Assam government has a scheme to provide subsidies of up to Rs 2.5 lakh on housing loans under its ‘Aponar Apon Ghar’ scheme, to make home ownership more affordable. The initiative is aimed at helping middle and lower-income families buy their first home by reducing the cost of borrowing.Under the scheme, permanent residents of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict, directing ministries to take urgent steps to safeguard essential supplies and protect citizens.“PM directs that all efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the impact of…
Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo) Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel, India’s T20 World Cup-winning players have been added to the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) Registered Testing Pool (RTP) for the second quarter of the year 2026, replacing Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer in the updated list.NADA is India’s apex anti-doping body, responsible for…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing conflict in West Asia has sharply hit the global aviation sector, with worldwide air passenger demand falling 3.4 per cent in April. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), soaring fuel prices, airspace disruptions and security concerns triggered major operational challenges for airlines. In data released on Friday, IATA said…
Japanese auto major Nissan on Tuesday said the company is open to explore “options” and may look to work with compatriot Honda for a stronger play in India as the two companies work on strategies to strengthen operations in one of the world’s most high-potential car markets. The statement comes even as the company still…