Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has climbed back into the world’s top 10 chess players, securing the No. 8 spot in the latest FIDE ratings released for June 2026. With a gain of 10 rating points, Erigaisi is now the only Indian player featured in the top 10…
Veteran actress Urvashi is currently busy promoting her upcoming film ‘Parimala & Co,’ directed by Pandiraj. The film, which also stars Jayaram, Sanjana, and Sandy, is scheduled to hit theatres on June 5. Amid the promotions, an emotional interview with Urvashi has come into the limelight among her fans. During this interview, the actress shared…
CBSE headquarters (Image used only for representation) NEW DELHI: Hours after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) launched its much-anticipated verification and re-evaluation portal for Class 12 students on Tuesday, the board reported a series of “cyber threats” targeting the platform.According to CBSE, at one point, the portal received nearly 15 lakh hits within…
Rising petrol and diesel prices could rekindle inflationary pressures in the economy by increasing transportation, logistics and manufacturing costs, with the impact likely to be felt across food and consumer goods categories in the coming months, according to a Crisil report released on Tuesday.Petrol and diesel prices have risen by around Rs 7.5 per litre…
Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest ever footballers in the world, has begun preparations for what could be the most important tournament of his career, joining Portugal’s training camp ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener on June 17. The Portuguese star shared his excitement on social media, posting…
Veteran actor Jackie Shroff has opened up about turning into a real-life superhero for his family during their darkest financial crisis following the box office failure of the 2003 film ‘Boom’. In a candid conversation celebrating the release of his new film ‘The Great Grand Superhero’, directed by Manish Saini, the 69-year-old actor detailed how…
NEW DELHI: India has dispatched a second tranche of emergency medical assistance weighing 43 tonnes to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to strengthen Ebola response efforts across the African Union, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The consignment, sent to Kampala, Uganda, follows a request from the…
AI image for representive purpose The story of a Delhi jobseeker who travelled to Hyderabad for an interview, spending about ₹14,000 on flight tickets and reportedly being turned down in 10 minutes, has led to a wider discussion online about hiring practices, travel reimbursements and the growing desperation among candidates in a tough job market.A…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Rishabh Pant, and Axar Patel NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has backed the appointment of more overseas captains in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stressing that franchises should focus on leadership ability rather than nationality when choosing their skipper.Speaking on the Sportstar podcast, Manjrekar said the performance of Indian…
Chyler Leigh and Eric Dane played on-screen love interests on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and were good friends in real life. When the news of Eric Dane’s passing spread, the cast members from the hit medical drama were hit hard with the news. While Leigh has opened up about how she felt over the news, in a…
