Chennai Grand Masters: Alireza Firouzja wins title as world champion Gukesh suffers shock last-place finish | Chess News

NEW DELHI: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja was crowned champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to a draw in the final round on Wednesday, while world champion D Gukesh endured a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the elite tournament.Firouzja finished the competition with 4.5 points after…

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DU PG admissions 2026: CSAS Spot round dates out, check revised schedule

The University of Delhi (UoD) has revised the schedule for Delhi University Postgraduate (DU PG) admission 2026. As per the updated timetable, the upgrade round seat allotment for candidates who opted for the ‘Upgrade’ option will be released today, July 22, on the official admission portal, pgadmission.uod.ac.in.Candidates who receive an upgraded seat must complete the…

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Jaaved Jaaferi says Amitabh Bachchan was stereotyped because of his stardom: ‘He was limited because the commercial aspects didn’t allow him to move’ |

Veteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi believes that immense stardom can sometimes become a limitation for actors rather than an advantage. Referring to Amitabh Bachchan‘s career as an example, Jaaved said commercial pressures often prevent even the biggest stars from exploring unconventional roles. He also reflected on the younger generation of actors, the issue of typecasting, and…

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‘Unacceptable in a democratic society’: SC bar bodies condemn police action against protesters, lawyers during CJP march | India News

Delhi Police clashed with protesters during the CJP’s Parliament march on July 20 NEW DELHI: Two Supreme Court bar bodies on Wednesday condemned the alleged police brutality against students and lawyers during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led July 20 march to Parliament, calling for an impartial inquiry into the “excessive use of force” and demanding…

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US stock market today: Wall Street drifts in mixed trading; oil prices rise another 3%

US stock market today: With stock prices already trading close to record highs, companies are under pressure to at least meet the market’s elevated expectations. US stock market today: Shares of chipmakers and other companies that have benefited from the artificial intelligence boom retreated again on Wednesday, dragging Wall Street lower, while oil prices climbed…

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Wasim Jaffer says KL Rahul ‘is at par’ with Virat Kohli, reveals one quality that separates them | Cricket News

India’s KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has made a bold comparison between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, saying the Indian wicketkeeper-batter possesses the same level of talent and technical ability as the batting great. However, Jaffer believes it is Kohli’s unmatched mentality and relentless consistency that have…

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‘He must have rectified where he went wrong’: Shreyas Iyer backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of Zimbabwe series | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photos) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer has thrown his weight behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, expressing confidence that the youngster has learned from his difficult introduction to international cricket and is ready to make a stronger impact.Speaking on the…

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Hawaii: In 1955, Hawaii released a cannibal snail to control another invasive snail, but the predator instead helped push the islands’ rare native tree snails toward extinction

Still, the outlook for Hawaii’s snails is uncertain, symbolizing a new era in the conservation of endangered species. In 1955, wildlife officials in Hawaii released a meat-eating “cannibal” snail to control an invasive pest. But the plan went terribly wrong. Instead of eating the pest, the predator turned on the islands’ rare native tree snails,…

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