World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura questions FIDE’s safety protocols (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The year was 2015. At 55, veteran Grandmaster (GM) Pravin Thipsay hadn’t won any chess tournament in four years. He arrived at the inaugural Dr. Hegdewar Open in Delhi hoping to break the hex, but by the fifth round, he…
CA Final exams to be held twice a year from May 2026 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced a major revision in the frequency of the Chartered Accountants (CA) Final Examination, stating that the test will be conducted twice a year instead of three times, beginning with the May 2026 examination…
In a pivotal court session, rapper Lil Nas X might see his charges evaporate. The presiding judge remarked on the atypical nature of his actions during last year’s public incident. Should he successfully adhere to a required mental health treatment plan, the charges related to assault and resisting arrest could be wiped clean. Last year,…
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T’puram: EC on Monday sought a report from Thiruvananthapuram district collector over BJP’s Kattakkada candidate P K Krishnadas’s controversial speech saying the victory of LDF or UDF would promote ‘love jihad‘ in Kerala. EC has also sought legal advice on the matter.At an election rally inaugurated by Union home minister Amit Shah, Krishnadas alleged that…
Oil prices extended their rally on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as markets remained cautious ahead of Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures increased by 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel at 1202 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose…
Shreyas Iyer’s sister trolls KKR after washout (PTI photo and screen grab) A light-hearted moment off the field grabbed attention even as rain had the final say in the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on Monday. Soon after the match was abandoned, Shresta Iyer, sister of PBKS skipper Shreyas…
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene and captain Hardik Pandya. (Pic credit: IPL) GUWAHATI: It’s still early days in the season but Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians head into Tuesday’s clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on contrasting notes.The Royals have built early momentum with back-to-back wins while the five-time champions are searching for consistency after…
The Tamil Nadu SSLC Result 2026 is expected shortly, following the completion of exams on April 6. Conducted for over nine lakh students, the exams saw strict supervision across centres. Last year’s results showed a 93.8% pass rate, with girls leading in performance. Students can check their marks online once the results are officially released….
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is nearing the ₹100 crore worldwide gross mark, currently standing at approximately ₹96.18 crore. Despite a strong opening, mixed reviews and a predictable storyline have impacted its theatrical run, leading to a significant drop in collections after the first week. The film saw a minor uptick on its 19th day,…