Aarav Dengla becomes India’s 93rd Grandmaster (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: “Chess is war over the board.” The line, often attributed to former World Champion Bobby Fischer, has long defined the brutality of the 64 squares. For some, the game is a battlefield. For others, it is an escape from reality.For India’s 93rd Grandmaster (GM), Aarav…
The Supreme Court has permitted two MBBS students, whose Scheduled Tribe certificates were declared invalid, to retain their medical degrees while directing them to pay Rs 10 lakh each as compensation. The ruling brings into focus the uneasy intersection of admission fraud, public interest, and India’s chronic shortage of doctors.The decision, reported by Medical Dialogues,…
Veteran couple Javed Akhtar-Shabana Azmi hosted a vibrant Holi party at their Mumbai home. Shabana posed with Baba Azmi, Tanvi Azmi; Urmila Matondkar, Rahul Bose, Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha joined festivities. Shabana recalled Javed buying a florist shop, winning her heart despite mom’s warning. Veteran couple, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi invited top stars to their…
A weak car battery remains one of the leading causes of vehicle breakdowns. Car owners are advised to watch for early warning signs before failure occurs. Most modern batteries last between three and five years, or even more. Also, weather conditions, driving patterns and electrical demand can reduce their service life. In this article, let’s…
Increasing geopolitical tensions after the US-Israel strikes on Iran have once again pushed investors towards long-time safe haven assets. Many traders are struggling to choose whether they should go for gold ETFs or towards silver ETFs, or allocate their portfolio to a combination of both.According to market participants, current environment favours gold, although silver could…
Dubai, Sharjah police issue stern Fireworks law warnings as crackdowns intensify / Image: AI The United Arab Emirates is taking a firm stance against the illegal possession, use and trade of fireworks, warning residents that violations could lead to a minimum Dh100,000 fine and at least one year in jail under federal law. Authorities are…
Both India and China are big consumers of oil from the Middle East. (AI image) Is India the most vulnerable to prolonged oil supply shocks in wake of the ongoing Middle East tensions post Israel-US strikes on Iran and the latter’s retaliation? India, a fast-growing oil consumer, is the country most vulnerable to crude supply…
India, grouped with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei, face a daunting task at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. (Image: AIFF Media) NEW DELHI: In 2022, India was chosen to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 1980. The euphoria of playing in front of home fans was overshadowed…
The Group D Admit Card 2026 for the 1st State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025 has been made available by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on its official website. The Group D examination will be held on March 8, 2026, and candidates must download their admit cards online from the WBSSC portal.The WBSSC…
Kartik Aaryan’s 2018 rom-com hit returns to theaters March 6. Friendship, heartbreak, bangers, and bachelor chaos await. Instagram ann: “Relive the laughter!” Luv Ranjan dir. stars Kartik, Nushrratt, Sunny. Post-flop Tu Meri, 2026 brings Naagzilla, Basu film. ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’ is set to unleash its mix of friendship, heartbreak, smash-hit songs, and legendary…
