Vaishali Rameshbabu of India vs Tan Zhongi of China (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If you were to poll the global chess community on the likely victor of the FIDE Candidates 2026, the response would be near-unanimous: Javokhir Sindarov. The Uzbek sensation’s ruthless efficiency, evidenced by a staggering 6/7 score, suggests the crown is…
Raakaasa, a fantasy-comedy thriller, garnered a decent opening weekend, collecting Rs 2.47 Cr on Sunday, a slight dip from Saturday. The film has crossed Rs 7.92 Cr net in India and Rs 11.63 Cr worldwide gross. Despite a mixed critical reception, it offers a light entertainer with comedy and mild thrills, holding reasonably well for…
MEERUT: A retired judge in Meerut welcomed his daughter home with drums, garlands and sweets after her divorce, in a public show of support aimed at challenging the stigma surrounding marital separation.Gyanendra Kumar Sharma celebrated the return of his only daughter Pranita Vashistha after a family court granted the divorce on Saturday. Relatives welcomed her…
File photo: US President Donald Trump TOI correspondent from Washington: In a profanity-laced social media post worthy of a vulgarian streetfighter, U.S President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to rain hellfire on Iran if it did not open the Hormuz Straits, calling its leaders “crazy b*******.” “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day,…
Joseph Baena, the son of bodybuilding icon Arnold Schwarzenegger, has scored his second major title! Just days after beginning his bodybuilding career with a win, the hunk scooped up his second title at the competitive stage, winning the INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique title at a California event. Joseph Baena wins second title Baena clinched…
NEW DELHI: Potential voter inducements worth over Rs 650 crore have been seized by Election Commission teams from the five poll-bound states/UT so far, with West Bengal accounting for almost half of these seizures.Since the electronic seizure management system (ESMS) was activated on Feb 26, 2026, flying squads and static surveillance teams have reported cumulative…
Ro Khanna says cursing at Iran won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Democratic Rep Ro Khanna expressed shock at President Donald Trump’s Truth Social Post laden with abusive words for Iran and said the president is failing US troops in Iran. On NBC’s Meet the Press, Khanna said he would not vote for any additional…
Bollywood star Salman Khan may be awaiting the release of his war drama ‘Maatrubhumi’, but it seems that the actor is ready to move on to his next big venture. Salman Khan to commence shoot for next on April 18 Salman is reportedly set to commence work on his next film, as early as next…
MUMBAI: The charred remains of Kandivli seafarer Dixit Solanki (32), who was killed in an alleged missile strike on his tanker off the Oman coast on March 1, were transported to Mumbai from Sharjah early on Sunday. The sailor counts among the first Indian victims of the West Asia conflict.His family has refused to perform…
A segment on Saturday Night Live UK has sparked backlash after a controversial joke about Mark Zuckerberg and his reported California bunker drew shocked reactions from audiences and viewers.The remark aired during the show’s “Weekend Update” segment, where co-host Ania Magliano referenced reports that Zuckerberg is building a bunker under his California compound. She said,…
