R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, D Gukesh, and Magnus Carlsen (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 2026 Norway Chess, which is currently in its 14th edition, if someone had told you that halfway down the line, reigning World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen would be…
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, on June 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) killed eight people, including a father and his son and daughter, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah agreed…
Vijay flanked by Vaiko and Durai Vaiko Chennai: MDMK has joined the list of DMK allies criticising the Dravidian major, fuelling speculation over the future of the party’s alliance. The criticism has come from MDMK general secretary Vaiko who said the party was `forced’ to contest on DMK’s Rising Sun symbol in the assembly election…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, right, and his batting partner Jacob Bethell run between the wickets during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo) England batter Jacob Bethell is available for selection for the first Test against New Zealand starting…
When the moment comes, time tests humans well enough to show the true colours and the arc they have formed over the years. The reactions to life-changing events, coping with the fears, facing challenges, and making important decisions, help to shape the personalities and characters for better or worse. The critically acclaimed actor renowned for…
India Women vs England Women Live Score, 3rd T20I: India head into the series-deciding third Women’s T20 International against England hoping their middle order can finally deliver under pressure. With the series level at 1-1, the final match presents an important opportunity for both teams to build confidence before the Women’s T20 World Cup begins…
Pope Leo XIV. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) named a Mexico-born news executive to head up the Vatican’s powerful communications department — the first lay woman to hold a post in the Roman Curia. Maria Montserrat Alvarado, currently president of the Catholic media outlet EWTN News, will…
Rajaji Hall has featured in films such as Mani Ratnam’s ‘Mouna Ragam’ and ‘Thalapathi’ and Vijayakanth-starrer Alexander The sweeping staircase of Rajaji Hall where Karthik’s tragic final moments in ‘Mouna Ragam’ unfolded, the mist-covered Fernhills Palace in Ooty that hosted scenes from ‘Raaz’ and ‘Ullathai Allitha’, and the Aliyar Dam guest house immortalised by ‘Kadhalikka…
There’s a sense of warmth in your day, Gemini, and much of it comes from the other person. Your partner or spouse is likely to be there for you in a way that is practical and not only with sweet words, but with actual assistance in the form of advice, a lift on a task…
Photo credit: X/@cricketireland Ireland moved to the top of the Women’s T20I Tri-Nation Series table after securing a one-run win over West Indies via the DLS method in the fourth match at Clontarf. The result came after rain brought Ireland’s chase to an early end, with the hosts just ahead on the DLS score when…