Chennai: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday congratulated R Praggnanandhaa for becoming the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour title, lauding his “extraordinary talent and unwavering perseverance”.“Praggnanandhaa scripted a stunning comeback in St Louis, defeating American Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in the final to clinch his maiden Grand Chess Tour title,’’ Vijay said…
It’s a long and hard day for Sagittarius and you could be feeling it in your nervous system before you see it manifest in your performance. Mars creates a sense of restlessness as does your Moon keeping your thoughts occupied between tasks which means tension could be present even when you’re putting in the effort.You’ll…
Ida Ali, daughter of filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, has spent her life immersed in storytelling, but she was determined to approach her own short film independently. She recently teamed up with friend Kareema Barry, her co-host on a podcast channel dedicated to Hindi films, to direct the project together. How did Ida Ali make her first…
Lionel Messi, left, goalkeepers Emiliano Martinez and Geronimo Rulli react during the World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP) Chelsea have agreed a £7.5 million deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez ahead of the summer transfer deadline, BBC reported.The 33-year-old Argentina…
Russian forces on Friday (August 28, 2026) resumed their drone barrage of Ukraine’s Kyiv region, hitting more than a dozen apartment buildings and storage depots in a second straight day of aerial attacks, officials said. Prolonged air raids in Kyiv on Thursday (August 27) essentially locked down the Ukrainian capital for 15 hours, the Foreign…
Chennai: Facing a united opposition over rise in prices of essential commodities, Tamil Nadu govt on Friday promised to roll out measures within three days to ease the burden on consumers. It attributed the surge partly to the war in West Asia and the resultant fuel crisis.Food, civil supplies, consumer protection and price control minister…
The air feels lighter for you today, Libra. Your mind is more interested, more alert, and less willing to drift. Venus gives charm, but it’s Jupiter’s supportive angle that brings luck through learning, love, and sharp decisions. You may notice that things start moving once you stop hesitating.This is not a lazy day. It’s an…
A push by fans to rename Nashville’s airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon’s death.Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority both came out in favor of the name change Friday. It’s expected to come up at the authority’s meeting…
India’s javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League Finals in Brussels on September 5, even though he competed in only two Diamond League meetings this season.The final standings were updated after the last Diamond League meeting in Zurich on Thursday. Chopra finished sixth in the standings with 12 points after securing second…
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as a Presidential adviser, state media said on Friday (August 28, 2026), days after Abdi announced the dissolution of his Kurdish forces under an integration deal with Damascus. The Education Ministry also published a decision authorising Kurdish-language…