This is Indian grandmaster Aarav Dengla’s latest column for TOI The latest Chess Olympiad began in Samarkand, a historic city in Uzbekistan, this week. Uzbekistan has been making huge strides in chess. The current challenger to D. Gukesh’s world championship title is Javokhir Sindarov, a young phenom from Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan won gold in the 2022…
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Pakistani authorities on Sunday (September 20, 2026) detained Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, ahead of a planned protest by his party next week. Ms. Aleema was detained in Lahore and transferred to Kot Lakhpat jail, according to sources….
Gear up: FIA F4 Indian Championship R1 at Kari Motor Speedway International Circuit Motorsport is having a moment in the state. Chennai and Coimbatore, the key corridors, are seeing a wave of interest in racing academies and institutes, with participation rising among both professional aspirants and amateurs who simply want track time.It is creating demand…
Celestial events today urge you to focus on pragmatic solutions for home and health. As you navigate your routine, ensure you balance work commitments with personal wellbeing. Tackle household challenges that require enduring remedies and emphasize choosing sustainable upgrades for your space. It’s wise to establish clear lines between your job and home life. Additionally,…
Hayden Panettiere’s family, friends and former co-stars came together in Malibu on Saturday ‘honour the life and legacy’ of the actress, who passed away on August 16 at the age of 38. Celebs arrive at Hayden Panettiere’s memorial To remember the actress, a private memorial service was held at Malibu Pacific Church. As per news…
New Delhi: India’s MMA fighter in 77kg category, Varun Sanyal was ruled out of the Asian Games after being declared medically unfit for the competition at the weigh-in process. The athlete felt dizzy at a sauna for weight cut and passed out at the facility.“While undergoing weight loss, including food and fluid restriction, experienced dizziness,…
The far-left Die Linke party won Berlin elections Sunday (September 20, 2026), according to exit polls, making its lead candidate Elif Eralp the top contender to become the next mayor of Germany’s capital city. Ms. Eralp, 45, and her pro-poor party have promised dramatic steps to solve Berlin’s housing crisis and bring down rents, including…
Vijay to campaign at Madurantakam on Sept 28 Chennai: Chief minister C Joseph Vijay is scheduled to campaign in Madurantakam on Sept 28, when he will address a public meeting at Acharapakkam for TVK candidate K Maragatham Kumaravel. Senior leaders from rival parties are also preparing constituency tours ahead of the Oct 6 bypoll.TVK workers…
With Saturn’s entry into Pisces, expect increased pressure connected to your shared duties and obligations. By refining your daily habits, you can reclaim precious time. The Uttara Ashadha constellation promotes steady commitment towards health. It’s important to resist the urge to shoulder others’ burdens while also paying attention to your fatigue signals. Solid routines can…
Pic: Sony Pictures via AP Zach Cregger‘s ‘Resident Evil’ gave the North American box office a shot in the arm in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony Pictures release earned USD 60 million in ticket sales from 3,684 locations in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. ‘Resident Evil’ tops weekend box…
