R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, D Gukesh, and Magnus Carlsen (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 2026 Norway Chess, which is currently in its 14th edition, if someone had told you that halfway down the line, reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen would be…
As tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate, attention is gradually shifting beyond the Strait of Hormuz to another highly strategic maritime chokepoint -the Bab al-Mandab Strait.Iran, through its allies in Yemen, is considering this narrow sea passage as a possible pressure point against its adversaries, according to Iranian state-linked media outlet Tasnim. This…
The workplace no longer stops at office walls or login screens—it follows Gen Z employees into their social feeds, blurring the line between personal expression and professional identity. A Zety survey of 919 young workers in the US reveals a growing culture of self-censorship, where 95% avoid sharing real opinions online and 90% have faced…
Aryna Sabalenka (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka combined power, precision and personality as she defeated former champion Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 to book her place in the quarter-finals of the French Open. The Belarusian star not only delivered a commanding performance on Court Philippe-Chatrier but also stole the spotlight with a memorable…
Around 30 Indian nationals working illegally as commercial truck drivers in the United States have been arrested by US Border Patrol agents as part of a federal immigration enforcement drive dubbed Operation Checkmate. The individuals are expected to face deportation proceedings.According to a statement issued by US customs and border protection (CBP) on Monday, a…
Only days before her passing, Monroe had given what would be counted as her final interview. During the talk, she had opened up about the downfalls in her life because of the fame and stardom, including recalling an incident which left her severely injured after fans caused one of her surgical wounds to reopen. Marilyn…
Tom Holland, the actor renowned for his role as ‘Spider-Man,’ revealed that there was a time when all he could think about was a drink. Thinking about the reason why he needed the liquid assistance, the star mentioned that he used to feel less anxious, which slowly turned into being dependent on a drink. “I…
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are making waves online with their hot new romance.The couple, who is not shying away from all the media attention around their blossoming romance, were spotted out and about, looking affectionate during a recent dinner outing in Tokyo. New photos from the couple’s dinner date have now turned up online….
Ananya Panday and Lakshya starrer ‘Chand Mera Dil’ witnessed a noticeable decline in collections on its eleventh day in theatres. The romantic drama had shown comparatively better movement during the weekend. However, weekday trends brought down the daily figures. According to Sacnilk estimates, the film earned Rs 90 lakhs India net on Day 11. This…
NEW DELHI: For the first time in their cricket history, Afghanistan are going to host India in an international series this year. But the venue will be the national capital of India. TOI has learnt that plans are afoot for Afghanistan to host three T20Is against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Sept.An official…