Young Indian chess minds are finding themselves in limbo NEW DELHI: In India’s ever-growing pursuit of becoming a sporting nation, chess stands at a crucial juncture. Fresh off celebrating R Vaishali‘s triumph in the 2026 Women’s Candidates, the country now looks ahead to an even grander celebration as both Vaishali and Gukesh prepare for their…
India’s manufacturing sector showed signs of slowing in March, as growth in activity moderated amid a mix of rising costs, competitive pressures and global uncertainty, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, signalling a softer expansion.The reading…
Relief comes in quiet ways today. The Moon supports your sign, and that removes anxiety like fog lifting from a familiar road. Work conditions improve, and you’ll feel more in control of your day.Your father’s health shows improvement, which lightens your heart. At home, keep an eye on your mother’s health though. It can be…
An eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) attached to an upper set of artificial teeth (Source: Smithsonian Institution) In 1898, a dredging boat pulling debris from the floor of the Chesapeake Bay made a discovery that looked like something from a biological nightmare: a set of human dentures with a live oyster firmly attached to them.The unusual…
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: This year, Norway Chess returns to the capital city of Oslo for the first time, after spending 13 consecutive years finding its footing in Stavanger. In another change, this will not be World No. 1 and five-time World Champion…
Ever looked at a picture and felt like your brain was glitching? One second it’s a bird, the next it’s a bunny. Mia Yilin, the TikTok creator who has millions questioning their own reality, brought back the classic “duck-rabbit” illusion to reveal some pretty deep personality layers.This isn’t just a party trick; it’s rooted in…
Lucknow: Kanpur-born wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla has been named the new captain of the Oman national cricket team, succeeding long-serving skipper Jatinder Singh ahead of key international assignments, including the ACC Men’s Premier Cup and the final leg of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign.Vinayak, 31, who hails from Shyamnagar in Kanpur, made his…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) People find themselves in situations that are too big, too hard, or too powerful to control. These challenges can be technological, competitive, personal, work-related or societal in nature. In these situations, people react differently. Some avoid them altogether, while others try to fight them head-on. But neither approach…
From a small rural hut in India to invitations to high-level NASA-linked programmes, Dr Anand Megalingam’s journey does not feel like a straight academic success story. It feels more like something stitched together through setbacks, sudden turns, and long stretches of uncertainty. A tractor driver’s son who once walked kilometres to school, later dropping out…
Amaravati, April 15 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s Intermediate Public Examination results were announced on Wednesday, with girl students outperforming their male counterparts in both first and second years. Krishna district becomes a high performing disctrict. The Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) results for both the first and second year were officially declared on April 15,…