Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik (Ennio Leanza/Keystone via AP) Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik has been handed a two-year ban by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after its Ethics & Disciplinary Commission found that he violated several rules related to player conduct and public accusations. The case centred on a series of statements and…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday (July 3, 2026) night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a star-packed ceremony. The marquee outside the Midtown Manhattan arena read “JUST$TMARRIED” once the deed was done. The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift’s brother to…
Chennai: Ramco Systems, an enterprise software company, appointed its president and chief operating officer, Sandesh Bilagi, as chief executive officer.In his new role, he will drive Ramco’s global growth agenda and accelerate its strategy to become an AI-native enterprise software company, it said in a statement. Sandesh led the operational turnaround that returned the company…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique traits that help shape its personality and relationships. Curious about what the stars have planned for your love life today? Read on to discover what the day has in store for your zodiac sign. Aries Clarity about yourself today brings clarity in romance. When you truly value yourself,…
Organisers confirmed the Adelaide music festival will take a “fallow year” in 2026 while planning for future editions.Image credit (Instagram) A major Adelaide music festival has announced its cancellation for 2026, disappointing fans who were anticipating the event’s return. Harvest Rock, the two-day festival typically held in October, will not take place this year as…
Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have…
The people of Iran on Friday (July 3, 2026) gathered to pay their final respects to the country’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with officials and international dignitaries converging on Tehran, where his body is lying in state. Khamenei’s coffin had been carried into the complex…
Chennai: Chennai-based renewable engineering procurement and construction company Renfra Energy India has filed draft red herring prospectus for an initial public offering with Rs 430 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale component of up to 47,94,800 shares. The company plans to utilise the proceeds with Rs 160 crore towards redemption of non-convertible debentures…
Today carries a feeling of completion. Something you’ve always desired to see moving whether it’s in school, at work, or in your personal life, takes form with less friction. Saturn, your ruler, offers stability, while Mercury enhances your attention to specifics. That’s why tasks feel easier to finish than to postpone.You may also notice more…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ever since the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was picked in India’s T20I squad, one question has dominated discussions among fans and experts: When will the boy from Samastipur, Bihar, make his India debut?The excitement started after Sooryavanshi’s sensational IPL season. He scored 776 runs at a stunning strike rate of…