Magnus Carlsen (Image credit: X) Magnus Carlsen is known for making headlines with his moves on the chessboard. But on the opening day of the Global Chess League, the five-time world champion gave fans something to laugh about away from the board.After his game against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Carlsen tried to shake hands with his opponent….
A tent camp sheltering displaced Palestinians, in Gaza City. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The ministers warned of “grave consequences of transforming calls for forced displacement into declared policy or practical measures” Eight Islamic and Arab countries on Sunday (September 6, 2026) condemned plans voiced by Israeli government ministers for the removal of Palestinians from…
Chennai: The new assembly-secretariat complex will come up at Foreshore Estate, govt sources confirmed to TOI.Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) and Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) on Saturday gave the ‘enter upon permission’ nod for the complex to be built on 25.16 acres. The govt is likely to issue an order shortly granting in-principle administrative sanction…
General:The day can feel a bit heavier than it appears on paper. The cost of living can increase, your moods may drop even simple tasks appear to yield weaker results. This is because the Moon, the planet that you rule, is in a state of stress today and Saturn’s icy gaze may make you feel…
Mahesh Babu and former actor-model Namrata Shirodkar’s son, Gautam Ghattamaneni, has reacted to the buzz surrounding his film ratings with a playful message on his Letterboxd profile. Gautam recently caught fans’ attention after internet users discovered that he had given some of his father’s films low ratings and awarded Yash’s ‘Toxic’ just half a star.As…
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, left, attempts a shot on goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Real Madrid in Seville, Spain, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Breton) Kylian Mbappe endured a night to forget as Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season, with the French forward facing…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Germany “wants war again”, the Russian Foreign Minister said in an interview published on Sunday (September 6, 2026), dismissing Berlin’s accusation that Russia was to blame for a drone attack on Leipzig airport. The German government blamed Moscow for the incident, saying Russia sent “low-level…
Chennai: The rift within AIADMK continued on Sunday as rebel leaders S P Velumani, C Ve Shanmugham and Natham R Viswanathan boycotted a district secretaries’ meeting in Chennai chaired by general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami.Local body elections formed a major part of the discussion in the meeting. Party functionaries said EPS had told them that…
TAURUSGeneral:Sometimes, you require patience rather than skill. This is one of those days. Work will not move until you press it which may make you feel anxious and less patient with delays. The Moon stimulates your work zone, whereas Saturn makes any task feel heavier, meaning that even mundane tasks like banking such as office…
(Image Credit: Hannah Waddingham/Instagram) Hannah Waddingham is a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, known for her powerful performances. From her successful West End career to her Emmy-winning role as Rebecca Welton in ‘Ted Lasso’, she has built her career on confidence, resilience and memorable performances. Her portrayal of Rebecca also gave audiences some memorable…