Chess World Cup | ‘No takers for chess in the US’ – Abhimanyu Mishra

Indian-origin Abhimanyu Mishra, the world’s youngest chess Grandmaster, aims for strong performances at the World Cup. Despite holding multiple records, he downplays their significance, valuing the pandemic-era experience more. Mishra attributes his gradual progress to balancing high school and a lack of corporate sponsorship, noting less support for chess in America compared to India.

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60,000 African penguins died: Study finds shocking truth behind the mass die off

A devastating collapse in sardine stocks led to the starvation of over 60,000 African penguins on South Africa’s Dassen and Robben Islands between 2004 and 2012. This food shortage, exacerbated by environmental shifts and fishing pressure, wiped out 95% of colonies. The crisis highlights the species’ critical endangerment, with urgent fishing limits now crucial for…

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‘Maalik’ advance booking report: Rajkummar Rao starrer sells just 6,500 tickets; expected to have a slow start at the box office

Rajkummar Rao is back in ‘Maalik’, an action thriller with Manushi Chhillar. The film released today, July 11, 2025. Advance bookings are lower than expected. Ticket sales are less than Rao’s previous film. ‘Maalik’ is expected to open with modest collections. The film faces competition from new and existing releases. Rao plays a gangster in…

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Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV; gets standing ovation; addresses suspension and free speech

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night TV after a week’s suspension over controversial remarks about the MAGA movement’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. His comeback was marked by a standing ovation and a monologue referencing Jack Paar. Kimmel expressed gratitude to supporters and those who defend his right to speak freely, emphasizing the importance of freedom…

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