Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa World No. 1 and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has shared his thoughts on the players competing in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. According to the former world champion, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is the third strongest contender to win the event. Inside the Life of Belarus’s Top Chess Player…
Many Indians looking to transfer money overseas are facing tightened scrutiny from high street banks, demanding to provide detailed proof behind the origin of the funds. This comes as rupee continues to slide against the US dollar and many rush to move their funds abroad. Over the past month, at least two Mumbai-headquartered private sector…
2025 has not been a smooth year for Sunita Ahuja and Govinda, as the couple faced divorce rumors in the year 2024, which lasted until the couple reunited and dispelled the gossip, terming it as a cause of ‘misunderstanding’ during the Ganesh festival this year. However, the buzz of Govinda having an affair with a…
Empower HER Foundation promotes sustainable water practices among girls in Pune PUNE: The Empower HER Foundation held its annual lecture, aimed at educating young girls and women about the vital importance of water and the need for sustainable practices in daily life.Speaking at the event, renowned ecologist Dr. Gurudas Nulkar emphasized the critical role women…
Representative image (AI-generated) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a clarification on the use of the word “tea” on food packaging and labelling, stating that only beverages made from the plant Camellia sinensis can legally be sold as tea.According to the press release issued on Wednesday, the food regulator said that…
CBSE in review 2025: Exam reforms, APAAR ID rollout, syllabus changes, and student wellbeing initiatives NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education has rolled out a series of policy changes in 2025 that affect how students study, appear for exams, and receive support in schools. These measures cover examinations, digital identity, curriculum design, counselling…
You might soon be able to grab your favourite bites from that one fast-food giant—right at your local railway station!Leading global and Indian restaurant and food chains have began approaching Indian Railways to seek clarity over the rules for setting up premium food and beverage outlets at railway stations. The fast food chains believe that…
YMMI and VFS Global conclude 2025 career programme for Jakarta vocational students PUNE: Yayasan Mitra Mandiri Indonesia (YMMI), in partnership with VFS Global and supported by Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), India, successfully concluded the 2025 VFS Global Career Advancement Programme with a closing ceremony in Jakarta, marking the completion of three months of…
South Africa chief coach Shukri Conrad, left, talks with captain Temba Bavuma. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has addressed the controversy surrounding Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad’s “grovel” comment during the recent tour of India, admitting the phrasing was unfortunate while insisting it reflected the intensity of a fiercely contested Test…
Karbi Anglong unrest in Assam (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Assam DGP Harmeet Singh on Wednesday confirmed that the Army has been deployed to restore law and order in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong, news agency PTI reported.The region has now entered its third day of violent protests over alleged illegal settlement by non-tribals in the constitutionally…
