Praggnanandhaa outwits Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz for FIDE) NEW DELHI: When it was finally revealed that Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa would play Board 1, meaning he would face the toughest oppositions — like his oppoennet in Anish Giri in India’s match against the Netherlands on Sunday — at the 46th Chess Olympiad…
A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s Pacific coast on Monday (September 21, 2026), bringing torrential rain, violent winds and a heightened risk of landslides across the Kanto region and other parts of eastern Japan, the weather agency said. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A powerful typhoon was approaching Japan’s Pacific coast on Monday (September 21,…
Chennai: Young sailors from fishing communities in Nagapattinam created history at the FOTNA Sailing Cup 2026, clinching the Optimist Green Fleet Trophy after barely two months of training.The two-day regatta, organised by the Indian Navy and Royal Madras Yacht Club (RMYC) on Sept 19 and 20, brought together around 80 sailors competing across six classes…
Moon in Capricorn encourages focus on personal priorities and consistent progress. Assume responsibility for decisions without seeking constant external validation. Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra supports goals that withstand pressure and earn lasting respect. Maintain calm and organized communication for important interactions and applications. Choose one standard to uphold and consistently follow through on commitments. Moon in…
Girish A.D. on teaming up with Mohanlal and Mammootty; ‘I see it as huge responsibility’; says he fears hearing, ‘He came and ruined it’. ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ director Girish A.D. has expressed his desire to make a film with Malayalam cinema icons Mammootty and Mohanlal. However, the filmmaker said he would take up such a…
Dehradun: From left to right, Maharashtra’s Rudrankksh Patil and Parth Rakesh Mane (PTI Photo) India’s shooting medal streak continued at the Asian Games on Monday, with Rudrankksh Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Mane clinching silver in the men’s 10m air rifle team event. The trio shot a combined 1890.1 points to secure India’s first medal…
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, March 12, 2025. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo/File Photo | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court and plans to announce them soon, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that…
Chennai: Three unidentified men stabbed a 29-year-old water can supplier and snatched his three-sovereign gold chain in a busy street in Zak Bazaar on Sunday.The victim, Anand, a resident of Damodharan Nagar in Vyasarpadi, was returning on his motorcycle after supplying water cans to shops in the Anna Salai area when the incident occurred.When he…
The Moon in Capricorn encourages focus on private tasks and resource management. Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra promotes diligent background work for future gains. Completing pending projects and administrative matters is highly beneficial today. Saturn in Pisces emphasizes personal security and financial planning for stability. Prioritizing rest and avoiding impulsive shopping will improve decision-making. Moon in Capricorn…
Vidya Balan’s Rs 14 cr sea-facing Juhu home has a Palakkad touch. Juhu is one of Mumbai’s well-known celebrity residential areas. The ‘Jailer 2’ actress Vidya Balan’s Mumbai home shows her connection with South India which is evident through its traditional design. The actress lives with her husband, producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, in a sea-facing…