Alexei Shirov believes chess should rethink the way it uses the term “World Champion”, suggesting the sport could adopt a system similar to tennis.The Spanish grandmaster made the comments while discussing India’s D Gukesh and the status attached to the classical world title.“Nothing against Gukesh, maybe we shouldn’t use words like World Champion. Chess should…
CHENNAI: DMK on Thursday announced a protest in Thanjavur on August 3, the day chief minister C Joseph Vijay is expected to visit Karnataka. Former CM MK Stalin issued a statement questioning the rationale behind the proposed talks amid the Mekedatu row.“The Karnataka visit will only dilute Tamil Nadu’s demand for a tribunal on the…
Most people think mantra chanting simply means repeating a sacred phrase again and again. But traditional spiritual systems never treated all chanting as the same practice. The method changes the experience. The energy changes. The impact on the mind changes too.Some forms make the atmosphere powerful. Some pull the mind inward. Some sharpen concentration. Some…
CHENNAI: DMK’s official organ ‘Murasoli’ on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, charging that his “political immaturity” and “dishonesty” were the reasons for the criticism faced by Congress from its allies at the recent INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi.In an editorial, Murasoli accused Congress of repeatedly undermining its alliance partners…
A small gesture at a film event has turned into an unexpected talking point in the South Indian film industry. Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar addressing Tamil actor Pradeep Ranganathan as “sir” during a recent interaction sparked debate online, with several social media users questioning why a senior, more experienced actor would use the term for…
On August 18, 2026, the Libra Moon highlights the importance of collaboration and mutual understanding. This celestial event influences how all zodiac signs approach negotiations, partnerships, and financial decisions. Tailored guidance on maintaining personal boundaries and enhancing work strategies is offered to each sign. Additionally, lucky numbers and colors are included to support daily social…
Ajay Devgn and filmmaker Anubhav Sinha are reportedly in talks to reunite for a big-budget action film after 18 years of no contact since their 2007 film Cash flopped. Producer Kumar Mangat brought them together, and Ajay has asked Anubhav to make the film on a larger scale. In massive news for Bollywood fans, superstar…
From the earliest stages of Russian invasion, Ukraine adapted commercially available drones | Photo Credit: Reuters For decades, military power has been defined by the scale and sophistication of conventional arsenals — combat aircraft, tanks, artillery, warships, air-defence systems, precision-guided missiles, and other high-end assets. In this environment, battlefield superiority belonged to armies with technologically…
The latest escalation follows Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan on September 21, 2026, which Islamabad said targeted camps and hideouts of militants belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan’s security forces on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) shot down eight drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan after they entered Pakistani airspace, security sources…
KRISHNAGIRI: The additional district sessions court in Hosur on Thursday sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of a temple guard during a theft. On March 24, 2009, a group entered the Dakshina Tirupati Temple in Gobasandiram village near Hosur with the intention of stealing money and valuables from the temple. “When the…