Bodhana Sivanandan: Meet the 11-year-old Indian-origin British chess prodigy who became the youngest woman grandmaster in history Most kids at 11 are probably trying to figure out how to keep track of their homework or negotiate with their parents about weekend plans. Bodhana Sivanandan has taken a wildly different path. She’s managed to carve her…
Elon Musk brings Ambani into the Starlink India delay NEW DELHI: The terrestrial war over providing satellite communication (satcom) services heated up several notches Thursday, with Elon Musk asking on X, “Is Ambani the real boss of India”, hours after govt denied his charge that “certain oligarchs” were blocking Starlink’s entry to India.In his first…
A Ukrainian serviceman fires his weapon during an exercise in the Joint Forces Operation, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday. (AP) WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Russia is on the verge of unleashing a massive military attack against Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s claim to be pulling forces back, as artillery fire hit a…
Naman Dhir made a strong statement on his T20I debut against the West Indies, and his performance has already led to questions about Washington Sundar’s place in India’s white-ball teams.The 25-year-old, who has mainly been seen as a batting all-rounder in the IPL, surprised many with the ball in the first T20I. He bowled his…
Photo credit: X/@mohunbagansg Mohun Bagan beat arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 to win the IFA Shield final at Kolkata’s iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday, with Bosnian midfielder Samir Zeljkovic scoring the decisive goal just before half-time.At the stroke of half-time, Abdul Sahal Samad sent a lofted ball into the box for Zeljkovic. The…
Reaching for chips, nuts, or crackers right after a bad day is a habit almost everyone recognises. Many people assume the craving is about salt or sugar, yet new research suggests the real driver may be texture. Texture, it seems, matters surprisingly much. Scientists tested how two negative emotions, anger and anxiety, change what the…
NEW DELHI: A new study examining the country’s weather from 1971 to 2022 has revealed that southern India is drying the fastest, with the most persistent drought hotspots along the eastern coast.It also says that the northwest has emerged as India’s heat epicentre, with the strongest trends in daytime temperature, humid heat and heatwave severity.The…
Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called ‘spine cover plate’. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device’s thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain. Microsoft did not get the success it was…
The Goa Police have registered a medico-legal ‘Unnatural Death’ (UD) case in connection with the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. As per the latest update on IANS, an inquiry is underway to establish the circumstances and exact cause of the actor’s death.As per a post on the IANS official handle, a case has been…
Do you know that your birth date reveals more about you than you could probably imagine? In numerology, each number is traditionally associated with a planet and carries certain traits and characteristics related to that planetary influence. These associations are believed to offer clues about the kind of career a person might be suited to…
