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…
UAE opens door to regulated sports betting with first licensed online platform / Image – File The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step in developing its regulated gaming industry by licensing its first online sports wagering and internet gaming platform, marking a major milestone in a sector that has rapidly evolved since the…
The World Bank is a name that appears in economics textbooks, policy discussions and debates about global development. The institution plays a key role in moulding decisions that affect everything from infrastructure and poverty reduction to education and social welfare across developing countries. India’s latest appointment to its board offers a glimpse into the kind…
R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: The Norway Chess 2026 title race is heading for a dramatic finale, with three players still in contention and just one round left to play. India’s Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu remains firmly in the hunt and will enter the final day knowing the championship is within…
Indian man being confronted by a group A viral video circulating on social media appears to show an Indian man being confronted by a group of self-styled “British patriots” in the United Kingdom over allegations that he attempted to sexually groom a 14-year-old girl online.The man is seen apologising and repeatedly asking for a second…
TG PGECET, also known as TS PGECET 2026 results have been declared by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad today. Candidates who appeared for the Telangana Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test can now check and download their rank card from the official website.The results have been released for candidates seeking admission into MTech and…
Vedang Raina may be one of the most talked-about young actors in Bollywood today, but the actor admits that a career in films was never guaranteed. Before landing his breakthrough role in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’, he had already begun preparing for a very different future.Having made his debut with ‘The Archies’ and followed it…
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the future of Test cricket depends on making first-class cricket appealing enough for young players to pursue. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026, Ashwin argued that the challenge of preserving red-ball cricket extends far beyond India and is an issue faced by the global game.His comments come at…
IIT Delhi launches collaboration network with 18 NITs for advanced study pathways and research initiatives NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has launched a national academic and research collaboration network through Memoranda of Understanding signed with 18 National Institutes of Technology across the country. The initiative is aimed at strengthening academic excellence, research…
Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durga and Ravi Kishan have come together for the black comedy Maa Behen. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film premiered on OTT on the last day. Early responses suggest that the film has generated divided opinions among audiences. Viewers discuss performances and story in ‘Maa Behen’ Many users appreciated the…