Levon Aronian opens up about R Praggnanandhaa’s GCT title NEW DELHI: A year ago, American Grandmaster Levon Aronian beat Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in their third-place match at the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Finals in São Paulo, Brazil. Playing fast-paced chess, he gradually came to understand one thing. Blitz and rapid, the Armenian great had apprehended, were…
Foreign weapons, military technology, fighters and logistical networks are helping sustain Sudan’s conflict and expanding the warring parties’ ability to strike distant civilian areas with drones, a UN fact-finding mission said on Thursday (September 3, 2026). Sudan’s war, which erupted in April 2023 following a power struggle between the military and the Rapid Support Forces…
Chennai: ZEISS, a German manufacturer of optical systems and optoelectronics, launched an innovation hub at IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP), Chennai.The centre will focus on advanced frugal engineering, harsh-environment optics, robotics and fluid dynamics, while promoting interdisciplinary research with real-world industrial applications, the company said in a release on Thursday. The hub will foster collaboration…
General:Partnership energy is your strength today. Venus helps you build closer relationships as well as the Moon allows you to connect with people in a more open manner than you normally. If you’ve had to carry emotional distance this is the perfect day to heal the distance.Venus softens your close relationships, and the Moon helps…
Seoul, Sep 3 (AP) South Korean police are pushing for an indictment of music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairperson of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, over alleged investor fraud.The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency referred Bang to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office on Thursday, asking him to be indicted on a charge of violating…
A houseful stadium during one of the Super League Kerala at Calicut. (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: For decades, Kerala has been the heartbeat of Indian football. Floodlit local tournaments draw packed crowds, school grounds produce gifted footballers, and the sport is woven into the state’s cultural identity. Yet translating that passion into a sustainable professional…
The death toll due to the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,259 on Thursday (September 3, 2026) as the disaster authority also reported a sharp rise in the number of missing, at 5,083. More bodies were recovered from the affected areas, while risks of fresh floods loomed due to incessant rainfall in the…
Chennai: Residents of Marvel Riverview County in Manapakkam have urged the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to take sustained action against stray cattle, saying the animals frequently wander into residential streets and pose a safety risk to pedestrians, particularly after dark.The colony, comprising around 10 streets and home to more than 200 families, has been grappling…
General:Luck is walking beside you today, though your mind may not sit still enough to enjoy it. Mercury sharpens your practical side, Jupiter boosts gains, and together they can bring better results than you expected. You may receive appreciation, useful news, or a financial surprise that makes the day feel lighter.Still, the Moon keeps your…
Dolly Parton’s private farewell beside husband Carl Dean comes with a touching wish to help others. Dolly Parton kept the details of her health struggles private from even some members of her family in the months leading up to her death, according to her first cousin and longtime musical collaborator Richie Owens.The country music legend…