Abhimanyu Mishra vs Leon Luke Mendonca (Screengrab) BENGALURU: It was a dramatic start to Day 4 at the 2026 Global Chess League as the Ganges Grandmasters secured a 12-8 victory over the Alaskan Knights in a match defined by heartbreak, clock chaos, and a costly procedural blunder on the prodigy board.With the Alaskan Knights fighting…
This photo taken on Aug. 10, 2026 shows a view of the Muz Taw Glacier in Altay, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (Photos: Xinhua net) Researchers in China have tried to make artificial snow over China’s Muz Taw Glacier to slow its melting. The experiment conducted in 2018 involved seeding clouds with silver iodide,…
Nayanthara, who was recently seen on the big screen in Yash’s gangster action drama ‘Toxic’ and the romance drama ‘Hi’, is gearing up for her upcoming projects. The actress will reportedly be seen in a dual role in ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 Tamil film. According to the latest reports,…
On September 8, 2026, the stars align for a Yin Wood Rooster Day, inviting all to embrace qualities like patience and precision for success. Zodiac animals will experience varied fortunes; some will thrive while others may face challenges requiring special care. For optimal results, careful task management and reviewing efforts before completion will enhance luck…
Rakesh Mehta Former Delhi Chief Secretary NEW DELHI: Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta, who served during chief minister Sheila Dikshit’s tenure, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Noida, officials said on Tuesday.Mehta, 74, a 1975-batch IAS officer, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his Sector 82 residence on September 6,…
Long-term contracts are being forged and India is reportedly looking to get a notable chunk of its LPG needs from the US. When US President Donald Trump announced that India would step up energy purchases from America, everyone thought of oil. But, the Middle East conflict has brought forward another energy stream from the US…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Campa, SBI Life and ChatGPT as Associate Partners for India’s home cricket season, with the three brands signing two-season deals running through March 2028.The partnerships, which begin with India’s upcoming home series against the West Indies, have a combined value of more than Rs…
The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has officially begun, with defending champion Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal among the biggest names included in the 30-player men’s shortlist announced by France Football on Tuesday.The women’s shortlist also features a host of major contenders, with two-time winner Alexia Putellas, Ewa…
Chen Yuanhui. Image Credit: South China Morning Post Chen Yuanhui has spent more than four decades studying one of China’s rarest venomous snakes, even though his work has cost him part of a finger and repeatedly put his life in danger. The 77-year-old, widely known as the ‘Snake Doctor,’ discovered the ‘Mangshan pit viper’ and…
Rajpal Yadav was given three months imprisonment in cheque bounce case in July and he was given two months to clear the debt. Now as per the latest update on the matter, after the hearing which took place on September 8, the Supreme Court has granted Yadav interim relief from surrendering, subject to him depositing…
