Vincent Keymer (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: German Grandmaster Vincent Keymer took a decisive step towards his maiden Chennai Grand Masters title on Wednesday, tightening his grip on the leaderboard and leaving Indian hopes hanging by a thread with just two rounds to go.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In a high-stakes round…
Banners outside EC office NEW DELHI: Taking forward Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” charge against the Election Commission (EC), the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Wednesday put up banners reading “vote chor commission” outside the poll body’s office in Delhi, stepping up its protest against the EC and the BJP over alleged vote theft. According to…
On Sridevi’s 62nd birthday, Pankaj Parashar recalls the making of ChaalBaaz. Sridevi had a strong creative vision, especially in song sequences. She collaborated closely with Saroj Khan. Parashar also shared how he storyboarded the rain song sequence. Sridevi even sketched her costume. Despite a high fever, she gave her best. On Sridevi’s 62nd birthday, we…
Venus Williams (Getty Images) Venus Williams will make a historic return to Grand Slam tennis later this month after receiving a singles wild-card invitation for the US Open at the age of 45 — making her the oldest singles entrant at the tournament in 44 years. The last player older than Williams to compete in…
Judge orders partial restoration of UCLA funding amid civil rights dispute. (AP Photo) A federal judge has ordered the US government to partially restore research funding to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), following a legal dispute over the Trump administration’s suspension of hundreds of federal grants. The ruling marks a significant development in…
With peak travel season under way, immigration experts are cautioning those holding Schengen visa—which permits short-term stays in 29 European countries—to double-check their documents before departure, warning that even small errors could lead to boarding refusals or denial of entry at borders. What is a Schengen visa? A Schengen visa is a short-term entry permit…
S&P projects India’s GDP growth to remain steady at 6.5% in the ongoing fiscal year. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s move to impose a total of 50% tariffs (25% base tariff + 25% additional tariff for India’s crude oil trade with Russia) are unlikely to have any significant impact on the Indian economy, believes…
There was a time when a mole above the lip, a crooked smile, or a slightly uneven nose could become an actor’s signature charm. Think of the classic stars whose quirks were part of their magnetism. But in today’s hyper-lit, high-definition, filter-heavy world, individuality often bends under the weight of “perfection.” In Bollywood and the…
Strong order bookings at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere and a recovery in the Hong Kong market pushed India’s gem and jewellery exports up 15.98% year-on-year to $2,178.24 million (Rs 18,756.28 crore) in July, according to data from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).Exports in July 2024 stood at $1,878.09 million…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday said that Rahul Gandhi‘s advocate filed a statement citing a “threat to his life” without consulting the leader or obtaining his consent.In a social media post on X, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said that Rahul “strongly disagrees” with the statement and that his lawyer will withdraw the application on Thursday.“Rahul…
