Levon Aronian opens up about R Praggnanandhaa’s GCT title NEW DELHI: A year ago, American Grandmaster Levon Aronian beat Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa in their third-place match at the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Finals in São Paulo, Brazil. Playing fast-paced chess, he gradually came to understand one thing. Blitz and rapid, the Armenian great had apprehended, were…
Jazz icon Cassandra Wilson passes away at 70 in Jackson. (Instagram) Cassandra Wilson, a renowned jazz singer who had won Grammys for her contributions to the music industry, has passed away. She was 70 years old at the time of her passing. She is remembered for her soulful vocals and for pioneering the jazz genre….
‘Irumudi’ box office collections day 13_ Ravi Teja movie. Ravi Teja’s ‘Irumudi’ is continuing its theatrical run in its second week. However, the action drama witnessed a considerable drop in its daily earnings on Wednesday. According to Sacnilk, the movie collected Rs 4.10 Cr in India net on Day 13.The latest figure came from 2,622…
The first official trailer for the much-awaited ‘Harry Potter’ series has finally been unveiled, bringing audiences back the magic of the wizzarding world to television screens after nearly 25 years.The 2-minute-37-second-long trailer opens with the arrival of students at Hogwarts, with Professor McGonagall taking students inside the grand hall. The clip not only gives fans…
Hans Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi American chess grandmaster Hans Niemann has criticised Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi after the former world championship challenger questioned a move played by 14-year-old Canadian chess player Aaron Mendes during an online tournament.Niemann has called on FIDE, chess’s international governing body, to take action against players who make public accusations or suggestions…
Quote of the day by Sir Tom Jones highlighting his ability to embrace the unknown(Image Credit: Instagram) The only thing constant in the world is change, and that people are most scared of. However, beyond this fear of stepping out of the comfort zone lies the real joy and success. The Welsh singer Sir Tom…
‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ box office collections day 13 vs ‘Khalifa’. Nivin Pauly’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ continued its strong theatrical run on its 13th day. The film recorded an India net collection of Rs 4.50 Cr on Wednesday, according to Sacnilk. The figure came from 2,284 shows across the country.The film has now crossed the Rs…
Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, celebrates winning a match against Polina Iatcenko, of Russia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Aryna Sabalenka made a huge statement at the US Open, cruising into the third round with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 win over…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘OG Part 2’ gets Samurai-themed animated glimpse; actor demands ‘lifetime best’ The ‘OG’ universe is gearing up for another chapter. On Pawan Kalyan’s birthday, the makers unveiled a new animated promotional video for ‘OG Part 2’. The glimpse gives fans an early look at the ambitious world planned for the sequel.The promo features…
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has defended the major changes made to Pakistan’s Test squad during the ongoing England series, saying the decisions were “essential”.Pakistan made sweeping changes before the third and final Test against England, scheduled to begin on September 9.The move came after Pakistan lost the first two Tests heavily, with…