D Gukesh and Vladimir Kramnik (Photos by agencies) World chess champion D Gukesh has spoken out strongly against cheating allegations that have been floating around the chess world, especially those made by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik. Ahead of the Prague International Chess Festival, the 19-year-old made it clear that while he is completely against…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot last September, calling him a martyr for his beliefs during the State of the Union address. The president invited Kirkās widow, Erika, as his special guest, prompting chants of āCharlieā from the crowd as he honored her…
NEW DELHI: Unidentified men fired multiple shots at a car in which Lawrence Bishnoi’s legal team was travelling on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 10.15 pm, in which one of the occupants was shot at. Sources said that the shooters, from a rival gang, intercepted the car in which a lawyer and his staff were…
Harvard lawsuit: What it means for future applicants and why your academic game matters more than ever (harvard.edu) For students dreaming of an Ivy League acceptance, headlines about legal battles and policy changes can feel unsettling. Will admissions rules change again? Will opportunities shrink or expand?According to an original report by CNBC, the latest lawsuit…
WASHINGTON: The Food and Drug Administration is planning to broaden eligibility for coronavirus vaccine booster shots, allowing 12- to 15-year-olds to receive third doses of Pfizer-BioNTechās vaccine, according to people familiar with the agencyās deliberations.Regulators are also expected to authorize an extra shot of Pfizerās vaccine for both adolescents and adults five months after receiving…
UAE approved a three-year academic calendar covering 2026 to 2029 for public and private schools/Image: File Parents, pupils and school leaders across the UAE now have clarity well in advance.. The Ministry of Education has approved the academic calendar for the next three school years, covering 2026ā2027, 2027ā2028 and 2028ā2029, setting fixed start dates, term…
Taliban flags fly at the airport in Kabul. (Photo by AP) DUBAI: Two years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel. But those shortened flight routes for India…
Steve Bucknor and Sachin Tendulkar. (Pic Credit – X) The younger generation may not fully grasp the impact West Indies umpire Steve Bucknor had on Indian cricket fans and Sachin Tendulkar. Now 79, Bucknor was one of the most respected umpires of his time, officiating over 120 Test matches and serving in multiple World Cups….
Gordon Ramsay breaks down over brotherās heroin addiction in raw new Netflix series With six episodes released on 18 February, Being Gordon Ramsay offers an unusually unfiltered look at one of Britainās most recognisable chefs. Made with Netflix, the fly-on-the-wall series follows the 59-year-old as he embarks on what he describes as his most ambitious…
South Africa players celebrate the wicket of India’s Washington Sundar during the T20 World Cup cricket match in Ahmedabad. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: “We’ve watched other games and it was nice to just have both left-handers, with the ball spinning away. It gives some sort of option where if it’s not turning it can go…
