R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza for Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: The Norway Chess 2026 title race is heading for a dramatic finale, with three players still in contention and just one round left to play. India’s Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu remains firmly in the hunt and will enter the final day knowing the championship is within…
Taylor Swift put on cowboy boots and a hat, making all her listeners cha-cha with her recent release. After traversing pop, soul, alternative, and indie folk genres in her albums, the 36-year-old is back with her classic country song. The 36-year-old officially released her original track, ‘I Knew It, I Knew You,’ for the upcoming…
Poland’s Maja Chwalinska (AP Photo) Paris: While Paris buzzes around her, Maja Chwalinska keeps things simple: tea, a show, perhaps a little tennis, and an early night. It is the routine that has carried Roland Garros’ surprise finalist from world No. 114 to No. 21 in the Live Rankings, and she sees no reason to…
Astonishing research reveals bumblebees possess spontaneous problem-solving skills, a trait previously thought exclusive to a few advanced species. In a groundbreaking experiment, these insects ingeniously used a ball as a tool to reach a reward, demonstrating a remarkable understanding of cause and effect without any prior training or observation. This finding challenges long-held beliefs about…
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has opened up about the backlash she faced after a video she shared during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 victory celebrations went viral for the wrong reasons. The clip sparked controversy after social media users alleged that it featured “moaning” sound effects. Although the actress swiftly removed the video, the incident continued…
People are silhouetted against a video screen during the launch of the FIFA World Cup trophy tour in Vancouver (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets that were mistakenly issued for free to around 60 fans because of a technical error on its ticketing website. The affected tickets were sold…
When the singer asks you to be the main character and live your life fearlessly, you do that. From empowering women to own their uniqueness to making listeners groove to her beats, the star achieved success and shaped the culture of Hollywood like no other. Introducing the singer who holds the record for achieving the…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Every so often, you come across a proverb that makes you pause, not because you agree with it, but because it reveals something about the people who first repeated it. This Chinese saying is one of those.“A woman desirous of being seen by men is not trustworthy; fear…
Ultraviolette has announced a new ownership benefit programme. Called ‘Kill the Petrol Bill’, the initiative offers cashback benefits to buyers of the Ultraviolette F77 and X-47 based on the usage of their previous petrol-powered two-wheelers.Under the scheme, customers can receive cashback equivalent to the kilometres covered on their old motorcycle or scooter over the last…
Manu Bhaker with her personal coach Jaspal Rana (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s well-known shooting coach Jaspal Rana fell ill while returning from the ISSF World Cup in Munich and later underwent a medical procedure in Delhi. Rana, who coaches several Indian pistol shooters, including double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, is currently the high-performance coach…
