2026 Candidates women champion Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the 2028 FIDE Candidates Tournament and the 2028 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make qualification fairer by…
A screengrab from a video obtained from social media on July 15 shows what U.S. Central Command say was a U.S. strike on Iran. Credit: X/U.S. Central Command The U.S. military’s Central Command said on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) it launched airstrikes on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian defence and…
Nirupa Shankar, MD, Brigade Hotel Ventures Chennai: Brigade Hotel Ventures is set to expand its presence in Chennai with three more hotels planned across the city, as Chennai, along with Bengaluru and Hyderabad, is expected to witness demand growth that will significantly outpace new room additions, creating favourable demand-supply dynamics through FY30.The Bengaluru-headquartered company’s pipeline…
Jagannatha Rath Yatra 2026: One of the most important Hindu festivals is the Jagannatha Rath Yatra, which has a deep religious significance. This celebration will take place on July 16, 2026, the Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha. In Odisha, people commemorate this festival. Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balbhadra, and Goddess Subhadra…
Krishnagiri: The Q-branch police, along with the central intelligence unit, on Tuesday night detailed 73 Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally in and around Hosur.According to an official source, the drive to identify illegal immigrants was conducted based on credible intelligence about their presence in the district. The drive was carried out at Onnalvadi and Gokul Nagar,…
Tom Cruise, the charismatic and invincible action star, dons a new mask for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s upcoming dark comedy-satire, ‘Digger.’ The four-time Academy Award nominee revealed that he put on layers of makeup and costumes to communicate through physicality. Making his first non-franchise film in almost a decade, the 64-year-old found his lenses, colour, and…
Over 10 million sign petition to kick Argentina out of FIFA World Cup Over ten million people have signed an online petition at argentinaout.org demanding Argentina be expelled from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accusing FIFA and match officials of favouring Lionel Messi and the defending champions. The petition, hosted on argentinaout.com, gained massive attention…
Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Warren Buffett said it was not a surprise when he told Bill Gates about his decision to stop donating to the Gates Foundation, ending their two-decade philanthropic partnership. Mr. Buffett, 95, did not include the Gates Foundation in a nearly $6 billion donation of Berkshire…
DHARMAPURI: The Jaganmohini cave in Hogenakkal has become visible once again as the flow in the Cauvery river has reduced further. The cave, which was created by carving a rock for the 1978 Telugu movie Jaganmohini directed by V Vittalacharya, has become a tourist attraction once again. Hogenakkal falls, located in the Dharmapuri district, attract…
Astrology associates zodiac signs with resilience and emotional processing capabilities. Scorpio, Virgo, and Pisces demonstrate unique ways of transforming and healing. Capricorn relies on patience and discipline for long-term emotional recovery. Cancer finds healing through loved ones and a comfortable home environment. Self-care and healthy relationships are crucial for genuine emotional well-being. For centuries astrology…