R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, and R Vaishali (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Two years ago, when Dommaraju Gukesh stormed the Candidates in Toronto, the chess world called it a miracle. By the time he dismantled Ding Liren in Singapore to become the youngest-ever World Champion, that “miracle” had become something else entirely, more like a…
Hardik Pandya and Ruturaj Gaikwad (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI:The anticipation around MS Dhoni’s return was high, but it wasn’t to be as the veteran remained out of action. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to field against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.Dhoni is yet to…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the Class 12th results 2026 soon on the official website, cbse.gov.in. According to previous reports, the result was expected to be released in the third week of May. But the recent DigiLocker notice says that the results are expected to be released soon. The…
NTA issues advisory for CUET UG students on photo-ID mismatch. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important advisory for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026, flagging discrepancies in photographs submitted during the application process. Candidates whose live images do not match their identity proof records have been asked…
AI has envisioned the late Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, sparking widespread online discussion. Netizens overwhelmingly feel Rajput would have been an ideal choice for the divine role, citing his perceived calmness and fierceness. The generated images have resonated deeply with fans, recalling fond memories of the actor. Read on…
Volkswagen Taigun has received a noticeable sales boost following the recent arrival of its facelifted version. The midsize SUV recorded sales of 1,543 units in April 2026, registering a 34 percent year-on-year growth compared to 1,155 units sold in April 2025. On a month-on-month basis, sales jumped by nearly 70 percent from 908 units in…
What if children picked up a ringing phone instead of a smartphone after school? This might sound strange, given the 21st centuary, the era of digital and smart devices. However, it is becoming a reality in some homes and schools, as a landline-style device called the Tin Can gains popularity among families trying to cut…
Charles Bukowski (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes arrive gently. They encourage people, offer comfort and leave readers feeling slightly better than before. Then some quotes almost poke people in the shoulder. They sound sharp, slightly uncomfortable and perhaps a little cynical too. This quote by Charles Bukowski belongs somewhere in that second category.The first reaction many…
Contrary to popular belief, new research suggests narcissism’s impact on relationships is complex. A Michigan State University study found that only narcissistic rivalry, not admiration, consistently lowered relationship satisfaction. Interestingly, early-stage relationships showed no effect from narcissistic traits, challenging the idea of inevitable decline and hinting at a more nuanced reality. You have heard it…
Inter Kashi are eighth in the ISL points table. (Image: AIFF) New Delhi: Antonio Habas used strong words after Inter Kashi went down 0-3 to Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) on April 20. The Inter Kashi manager congratulated Punjab FC after a strong show with goals from Samir Zeljkovic, Effiong Nsungusi Jr.,…