While the US Chess Championship showcased professional player treatment with an umbrella for sunlight, India’s National Championship faced chaos. Players endured monkeys, power cuts, and leaking tents, highlighting poor playing conditions. This stark contrast raises concerns about India’s ability to host major chess events, despite its growing chess prowess.
Debate surrounds Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from the fifth Test against England, despite Mohammed Siraj’s impressive performance securing a 2-2 series draw. Questions arise about workload management versus national duty, fueled by Sunil Gavaskar’s remarks. While Bumrah’s past commitment, including playing through pain in Australia, is acknowledged, his IPL participation and future T20 World Cup aspirations…
Agencies for Julie of Kiss of Life and VERIVERY’s Kangmin vow uncompromising legal action after a purported bar CCTV clip sparks rumors and raises privacy concerns.
Donald Trump is being called a peacemaker. He claims to have ended six or seven wars. These conflicts span the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The White House supports this claim. It lists several agreements. Critics dismiss Trump’s claims. They see it as a Nobel Peace Prize campaign. Online reactions are mixed. Some support Trump….
The Global Life-Work Balance Index 2025 highlights how leading economies are redefining success by prioritising rest, healthcare access, safety, and fair wages. New Zealand, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, and Norway top the list, showing that national strength now hinges on protecting workers’ wellbeing. The report signals a global shift toward humane work models that value time,…
Samsung is reportedly developing the Galaxy S26 series, including a new S26 Pro model with a potential 4,300mAh battery. The series may also feature an S26 Edge with a 4,200mAh battery. Samsung is in talks to integrate Perplexity AI as the default assistant, potentially replacing Google’s Gemini, and may invest in the AI startup.
Gandhi Hospital’s new digital registration system, intended to cut queues, is creating significant hurdles for many low-income patients. Many lack smartphones or digital literacy, making the QR code-based process and ABHA app difficult to navigate. This has led to persistent long lines at traditional counters, despite the hospital’s aim to streamline services.
The US designation of the Baloch Liberation Army as a terrorist group strengthens Pakistan’s stance against Baloch activists and potentially opens doors for American mining companies to access Balochistan’s rare earth deposits. Improved US-Pakistan relations, especially under Trump 2.0, have involved discussions on these mineral opportunities.
On June 27, the music fell silent. Shefali Jariwala, the face that made an entire generation swing to the beats of ‘Kaanta Laga,’ passed away at the age of 42, following a suspected cardiac arrest. Declared dead upon arrival at the hospital, her sudden demise sent a wave of shock across the entertainment industry and…
Due to unexpected flight disruptions sweeping across India, the Table Tennis Federation of India has decided to reschedule the UTT 5th National Ranking Table Tennis Championship in Ranchi by one day.
