Aarav Sarbalia reshapes chess as content (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: It was the Round 3 game between Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and the eventual winner, Javokhir Sindarov, at the FIDE Candidates tournament just a few weeks ago. 12-year-old Aarav Sarbalia, a FIDE Master (FM), had virtually joined the commentary panel of a popular YouTube channel covering the…
SQUADS: Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Rahul Tripathi, Finn Allen, Tejasvi Singh, Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Cameron Green, Sarthak Ranjan, Daksh Kamra, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Matheesha Pathirana, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy and Prashant Solanki. Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c),…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates his fifty (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rajasthan Royals announced their arrival in IPL 2026 with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings, powered by a breathtaking innings from teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The Royals’ bowlers set the tone early, restricting CSK to a modest 127 on a pitch that…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, helped by bargain buying in FMCG, auto and telecom shares, upbeat earnings sentiment and gains across Asian markets.Traders said signs of possible de-escalation in geopolitical tensions also supported sentiment.In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 609.45 points, or 0.79 per…
Centre has urged states and Union territories to step up efforts to counter rumours around LPG supply, warning that inadequate public communication is contributing to unnecessary concern and panic buying in some areas. In a letter addressed to chief secretaries, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said that at present, only 17 states and…
Sudha Chandran has opened up about one of the most defining chapters of her life—from losing her leg at 16 to returning to the stage with a powerful three-hour Bharatanatyam recital. In a recent conversation, the actor-dancer reflected on pain, resilience, and the moment she realised she had truly made a comeback. ‘It was a…
Cherries, especially tart varieties, are rich in anthocyanins. These compounds help control inflammation, which is closely tied to heart disease. They also support better sleep due to natural melatonin. And better sleep indirectly supports heart health. Research backed by the US National Library of Medicine shows reduced inflammation markers with cherry consumption. It’s not just…
While purple brinjal is popular for smoking baingan bharta, green brinjal suits well for stir-fry and dry sabzi preparations. Each type differs from the others in flavour, number of seeds, softness, and cooking characteristics. When it comes to preparing bharta, fry, or sabzi at home, one should consider the differences between the two types and…
Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz and are headed towards Indian ports, even as 16 vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said on Monday, according to PTI.LPG vessel Green Sanvi, carrying 46,650 tonnes of cargo, is scheduled to reach an Indian port on April 7, while…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma during a practice session . (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: The availability of Rohit Sharma remains uncertain ahead of Mumbai Indians’ crucial IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with the franchise confirming that a final decision will be taken only at the toss on Wednesday.“Rohit has continued to progress but any call on…