Tamil Nadu CM Vijay with Norway Chess champion R Praggnanandhaa (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess star R. Praggnanandhaa on Monday after his historic victory at the Norway Chess tournament, presenting him with a cash award of Rs 50 lakh and a memento. The event also featured a friendly…
Delhi High Court Hears NSUI Plea Over CBSE OSM System, Seeks Action on Evaluation Discrepancies NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Central Government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a petition raising concerns about alleged discrepancies in the evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets under the board’s…
Kangana Ranaut, returning to the big screen after over a year with Bharat Bhagya Vidhata on June 12, praised young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s selection in the Indian T20I team. She said, “He should win the World Cup for the country.” Her remarks have gone viral among cricket and film fans. After a gap of over…
Numerology People born on 7th, 16th or 25th of any month are related to Mulank 7. Ketu is the mystical shadow planet associated with spirituality, introspection and higher wisdom. Mulank 7 people are believed to be influenced by Ketu. They are often described as mysterious and difficult to understand. Deep thinkers, intuitive, unique way of…
Authorities carry out an anti-encroachment drive at a mosque, in Jaipur. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: With mobile internet services suspended, additional police forces deployed and social media placed under round-the-clock surveillance, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) on Monday launched a major anti-encroachment drive in Jagatpura to clear structures and encroachments standing within the right-of-way of…
Inside a bakery complex in ancient Pompeii, bread production did not just stop; it froze. Archaeologists working in the House of the Chaste Lovers recently uncovered something that complicates the familiar image of panic and ash-filled silence: two animals trapped beneath a collapsed room, still positioned as if the day might continue. The Archaeological Park…
Dual-clutch automatic transmissions have become increasingly common in the Indian market, with several mainstream models now offering the technology at relatively accessible price points. Known for their quick gear shifts and responsive performance, DCT gearboxes provide a more engaging driving experience than many conventional automatic options.Previously limited to higher-end vehicles, dual-clutch transmissions are now available…
Jigar Trivedi of IndusInd Securities believes MCX Gold August futures could remain weak in the near term due to subdued global market sentiment. According to him, prices may drift towards the Rs 1,54,000 per 10 grams level, while Rs 1,56,000 per 10 grams is likely to be an important resistance point for intraday traders to…
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is now the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (File) NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. The 37-year-old secured an overwhelming victory, receiving 73 of the 75 votes cast by councillors during…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South African batting legend AB de Villiers has thrown his weight behind India’s decision to hand teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his maiden international call-up, describing the selectors’ move as both “the right call” and a “brave decision”.The 15-year-old made history on Saturday when he was named in India’s…
