Yosha Iglesias on the podium after winning the French national chess title. (Image: French chess federation/chess.com) Yosha Iglesias, 37, has become the French Women’s Chess Champion, making history as the second transgender player to win a national chess title. Iglesias, who was ranked seventh in the 16-player knockout event in Vichy, France, secured her victory…
Once Hollywood’s envy, cinematic universes now face fatigue. Marvel’s struggles, despite bringing back familiar faces, serve as a warning. Similarly, India’s Spy, Cop, Horror-Comedy, and Lokesh Cinematic Universes grapple with repetition and inconsistent quality. While these interconnected worlds offer brand recognition, their survival hinges on evolving storytelling and compelling narratives that resonate with audiences, beyond…
Arvind Kejriwal (File photo) NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of “betraying farmers” after the government removed an 11% import duty on American cotton. Linking the decision to mounting trade tensions with the United States, Kejriwal…
In March, when Trump escalated trade tensions with China, Beijing initiated discreet diplomatic communications with India. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s global tariff war has had one major consequence – India and China, the world’s second and fifth largest respectively – are growing closer, with focus on trade ties. The development is significant since…
Vivek Oberoi became a star overnight with his first film ‘Company’ which was followed by the hit ‘Saathiya’ with Rani Mukerji. While both these movies got a solid response from the audience, Vivek got immediate success in the industry. However, he saw struggle before he bagged these movies. He did not get any help from…
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain has urged children growing up in India’s villages to shed their fear of aiming high and to start chasing big dreams, no matter the circumstances. The boxer from Assam, who rose from a modest background to win bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, believes her story proves that inspiration can spark change…
Bollywood’s power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone made a rare public appearance together on Wednesday, as they offered prayers to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai. The duo, known for keeping up with tradition, dressed their best in matching silk outfits as they offered prayers and sought blessings of lord Ganesha. A…
Why Indian professionals are heading to Russia instead of the UK and US. (AI Image) As traditional destinations like the UK, US, and Canada adopt more restrictive immigration policies, Russia is emerging as a new opportunity hub for Indian workers. Russian companies across sectors such as construction, electronics, and heavy machinery are actively recruiting skilled…
Kevin Hassett (Image: X@/ani_digital) Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on Indian exports to the US took effect on Wednesday, with White House officials linking the move to both trade disputes and geopolitical tensions.US national economic council director Kevin Hassett described the India-US relationship as “complicated,” citing India’s “intransigence” to open its markets to American products…
The government on Thursday announced a three-month extension for duty-free cotton imports, allowing the benefit to continue until December 31 to aid textile exporters hit by 50 percent US tariffs.“In order to support exporters further, the Central government has decided to extend the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) from 30th September 2025 till…
