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…
Director Vignesh Raja expressed deep concern over the leak of ‘Jana Nayagan,’ highlighting the devastating impact on filmmakers’ hard work. The incident prompted his team to tighten security for their film ‘Kara,’ even removing footage from trusted cloud platforms. This leak raises serious questions about the safety of digital storage in the industry. The online…
Gardeners are discovering a surprising fix for cracked tools and planters: clear nail polish. This quick, waterproof solution creates a protective barrier against moisture and dirt, extending the life of equipment. Image Credits: Google Gemini This usually happens when one is in the midst of working on his or her garden during the weekends. One…
Ram Navami is the most prominent Hindu festival, which is celebrated with great grandeur and enthusiasm across the country. This is the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram, the seventh human incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ram Janmotsav is celebrated by all the devotees of Lord Vishnu. This festival is celebrated on Navami Tithi of Shukla…
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel with David Miller after their loss to Gujarat Titans (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Murali Kartik believes Delhi Capitals are still mentally scarred by their heartbreaking one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans earlier this IPL season — a loss he feels completely derailed their campaign.Ahead of DC’s crucial clash…
Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays, and transformed hospital diagnosis forever. Image credit – Wikimedia Wilhelm Röntgen was working alone in his laboratory during late 1895 when he observed an anomalous phenomenon. An observation was made that a fluorescent screen in the laboratory glowed even after the experimental Crookes tube was wrapped up with black paper. This…
When India imports goods (such as gold), it pays for it in dollars. The more a product is imported (both in value and quantity), the more the requirement for dollars. (AI image) Gold may be a safe haven asset but India’s love for the yellow metal is adding pressure to its foreign exchange reserves buffer…
Gardeners often struggle with dull front yards where low-lying flowers blend into the grass. Adding height with tall perennials like Garden Phlox and Perennial Veronica creates visual interest and depth, enhancing curb appeal. This has been a major problem faced by people who maintain gardens at home, where you put all your effort into planting…
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has extended the registration deadline for the Joint Entrance Exam for Computer Application (JECA) 2026. Candidates who want to apply for admission to Master of Computer Application (MCA) courses in different institutions across West Bengal can now complete their registration till April 28, 2026.Eligible candidates can apply…