World Chess Champion D Gukesh (Norway Chess via PTI Photo) World champion D Gukesh recovered from an opening loss against United States’ Leinier Dominguez Perez to defeat fellow Americans Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana, finishing fourth in the rapid section of the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz, part of the Grand Chess Tour. Despite starting…
NEW DELHI: The income tax department is set to launch a drive to nudge people who entered into joint development agreements, but didn’t pay capital gains, to deposit the requisite tax. In Kolkata and Bengaluru alone, there are 25,000 to 30,000 such entities have been identified, said sources.Joint development agreements — a deal between real…
A curious shift is taking place in the American workplace, one that few predicted and even fewer fully understand. The quietest employees, the ones who once accepted whatever number appeared on an offer letter, are becoming the fiercest negotiators. The rise of remote work has not just redrawn office maps. It has rewired the psychology…
Akshay Kumar is witnessing a significant box office resurgence in 2025, capped by Jolly LLB 3. Despite a slower initial week, the film showcased remarkable resilience, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in its second week. This achievement makes it Akshay’s 15th film to join the coveted club, solidifying his comeback. Makers anticipate further gains…
Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan recently graced an event in Riyadh. Their appearance brought back memories of a past jam session where Shah Rukh and Salman sang together. On stage, the trio shared mutual admiration. Salman highlighted Shah Rukh’s journey from Delhi, while Shah Rukh humorously claimed kinship with both…
A Wake Forest University study reveals that beetroot juice enhances brain function in older adults during exercise. The research, published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, found that beetroot juice, rich in dietary nitrate, increases blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain, mirroring the brain activity of younger individuals. Middle-aged people often complain…
JNU Polls 2025-26: As Jawaharlal Nehru University prepares to vote tomorrow, anticipation on campus has reached a familiar intensity. The Election Committee has begun the final leg of one of India’s most closely watched student elections, reaffirming the university’s legacy as a crucible of political debate, and ideological expression.With the publication of the voters’ list,…
Veteran actor Asrani will always be remembered for portraying the dictatorial jailer in “Sholay” as it was a role ‘he was born to play’, says director Ramesh Sippy.Condoling the death of the actor on Monday at the age of 84, the “Sholay” director said Asrani seemed “absolutely fine” when they recently met. “It (demise) feels…
Anish Bhanwala clinches a Silver (image – X) Anish Bhanwal broke a jinx of sorts as he clinched silver, his first in senior category, in the 25m rapid fire event at the Asian Championships in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday. The Paris Games participant, who had won bronze in the 2023 edition of the championships, shot…
US stock futures edged lower on Friday, setting the stage for a rough weekly finish as worries about economic slowdown and stretched valuations in the technology sector dampened investor sentiment.The three major indexes — the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, are all on track for steep weekly declines. The Nasdaq, which tumbled…
