D Gukesh fails to open water bottle at Norway Chess NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh on Wednesday had an unintentionally funny moment during the Norway Chess tournament that quickly caught fans’ attention online. In the middle of his tense Round 2 clash against Wesley So, the young Indian grandmaster appeared to need a quick…
A retired government officer in Sri Lanka, Saman Athaudahetti is well known in the island’s political, literary, and cultural circles for his many avatars — as adviser to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, additional secretary when Wickremesinghe was Premier, and as television presenter, author, and lyricist. Despite several official visits and holiday trips to India, it…
AIADMK factions are moving towards reconciliation, signaling an end to internal rifts CHENNAI: Warring factions within the AIADMK on Wednesday moved towards reconciliation, with leaders from both camps signalling unity and a possible end to the internal rift. “It is over. We are all together like mother and child,” former minister K C Veeramani said…
According to numerology, a person’s date of birth can reveal clues about their personality traits, life purpose, and how they may spend their golden years. Every birth number carries a special energy that the experts believe affects social habits, lifestyle choices and emotional needs later in life. Numerology can give you insight into how your…
Trigger warning: This article mentions death, reader discretion is advised.Albert Wolsky, the Oscar-winning costume designer behind ‘All That Jazz’, ‘Bugsy’ and ‘Grease’, has died at 95. The French-born designer shaped some of Hollywood’s most recognizable screen looks across five decades, from Bob Fosse’s show-business world to Olivia Newton-John’s final black outfit in ‘Grease’. His work…
Randhir Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran sports administrator and former shooter Randhir Singh passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79 after battling age-related health issues. He had been hospitalised for several days before breathing his last at his residence.Singh was one of India’s most respected names in both sports and sports administration….
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, U.S. on May 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters China has said it supports the “active mediation” by Pakistan and other countries between the U.S. and Iran in the ongoing West Asia conflict. “Regarding the current situation, the…
Chennai: Amarnath K Ramakrishna, the archaeologist who led the first Keeladi excavations during 2014-16, has again refused to revise his report as demanded by Archaeological Survey of India, saying he was “duty-bound to furnish a true and correct report without any external influences”.Ramakrishna, who is now director of the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities…
Pradosh day is one of the most auspicious days in Hindu religion. The day is purely dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On the sacred day of Pradosh, devotees worship them with devotion and pure intention. They offer their sincere prayers to Lord Shiva and seek blessings. Pradosh that falls on Thursday is…
Virat Kohli during RCB vs GT match (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2026 final with a massive 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamshala. But apart from the big victory, it was Virat Kohli’s funny on-field moment that grabbed fans’ attention online.During the match, Kohli was seen…