Grandmaster Harshavardhan GB with his parents (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: As India moves one step closer to the landmark of producing 100 Grandmasters, Chennai, long hailed as the “Mecca of Indian chess”, has found itself as the protagonist again.On Sunday, Harshavardhan GB became India’s 97th Grandmaster (GM) from the very land. Pulling off three…
Azerbaijan on Monday (June 29, 2026) denounced a decision by its ally Israel to recognise the World War I massacres of Armenians as a genocide, a move widely seen as a rebuke by Israel to Turkey. Azerbaijan and Israel are allies but Baku’s closest foreign partner is Turkey and the Caucasus country hinted the move…
Five marine SEZs expected to employ up to 1.8 lakh Chennai: In a first, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for marine exports are being set up in the country to promote the seafood export sector. The five Marine Export Zones (MEZs), to be established across coastal Tamil Nadu, will be integrated SEZ clusters comprising feed mills,…
It is possible that you awake feeling strangely tired and agitated all at once. Strange, isn’t that? The Moon disturbs your rhythm while Mars forces you to act prior to being fully prepared. That means your body may want comfort, but your mind knows a bold decision can’t wait forever.The good part is this, confidence…
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal enjoy family dinner with Shatrughan Sinha, Poonam Sinha and Iqbal Ratansi (Image credits: Yogen Shah) Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal were recently spotted enjoying a family dinner in Mumbai, accompanied by Sonakshi‘s parents, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, along with Zaheer’s father, Iqbal Ratansi. The family’s warm outing…
Ryan Williams gave up his Australian passport to play for India. He made his debut in March 2026 against Hong Kong. (Pic credit: AIFF) NEW DELHI: India’s Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) player policy, ignited after the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) proposal during the Special General Meeting (SGM) on June 20, has stirred a…
U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday (June 30, 2026), despite Tehran denying that any technical talks on the deal aimed at ending the West…
Chennai: A 33-year-old man, R Mohanraj, has been sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl in Chennai by the special court for exclusive trial of Pocso Cases.According to the prosecution, the girl, who was 15 years-old when the incident occurred in June 2020, did not disclose the abuse to anyone…
At last, some mental ease. The knot within is beginning to unravel in the present, and you might be able to feel it in small ways at first, such as better breathing, less stress eating, a greater appetite, or the ability to spend time with family members without 10 worries within your mind. Mercury helps…
Anup Jalota on Hanuman Chalisa, AR Rahman’s remarks and why instant fame doesn’t last | Exclusive For over four decades, Anup Jalota has remained one of India’s most celebrated voices in devotional music, earning the title of the ‘Bhajan Samrat’ while touching millions through his soulful renditions. Now, on July 5, the legendary singer is…