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Koneru Humpy (Photo by Lennart Ootes/FIDE). NEW DELHI: In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global chess community, India’s veteran Grandmaster (GM) and World No. 5 Koneru Humpy has now officially withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Citing a “Level 3” travel advisory and escalating tensions in the Middle East,…
US opens Title IX probe into Wisconsin school district The U.S. Department of Education has launched a federal civil rights investigation into a school district in New Richmond, Wisconsin following complaints that biological males were allowed to use girls’ restrooms in district schools.According to an official statement, the investigation has been initiated by the department’s…
Hello and welcome to the 80th edition of the Weekly Vine. Now 80 is a fine number, an age when one becomes a youth icon in Indian politics. In this week’s edition, we look at some pulsating updates from the India–US trade deal, examine some new worms that have emerged from Watergate, consider the follicular…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Thalapathy Vijay’s home in Neelankarai (Chennai) continues to draw attention for its design, value and location. The beachfront property on Casuarina Drive stands as one of the most prestigious residential spots in the city.As reported by Housivity website, the mansion is valued between Rs 70–80 crores. The architecture blends modern minimalism with…
It can be conveniently contended that Preemption, whether be it in the realm of strategy, political diplomacy or even economic diplomacy happens to be the au currant order of the day. When the “Grandiose Order” fluctuates, then the regulator state ideally has to come to the rescue and act in the veneer of a “philanthropist”,…
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has extended the registration deadline to April 25, 2026 for the Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test (ITICAT) 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied for the entrance exam can now complete their registration through the official website, which is bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Earlier the registration deadline was April…
Abdul Rabeeh has made three appearances for FC Goa in the ISL, all from the bench Panaji: In over 60 appearances in the Indian Super League (ISL), Abdul Rabeeh’s goal column has remained blank. That’s quite an odd statistic for someone who’s blessed with pace, understands the game well, and gets into good positions.“For me,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wrote a letter to the people of West Bengal on the occasion of ‘Poila Boishakh’, extending greetings and launching a sharp attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government.In his letter, the Prime Minister accused the state government of corruption, misrule and failing to safeguard the rights…
Ayaan Agnihotri, Salman Khan’s nephew, announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Tina Rijhwani via romantic proposal photos on Instagram, captioned “Leaving my girlfriend behind in 2025.” Bollywood stars like Malaika Arora showered love. Tina excels in communications at Blue Advisory; Ayaan pursues music as Agni. Ayaan Agnihotri, nephew of ‘Battle of Galwan’ star Salman Khan,…
CHENNAI: Ikea plans to invest another Rs 10,500 crore in India over the next five years to expand its retail operations. The Swedish furniture retailer may add 20-30 stores by 2030, rapidly expanding its footprint in the country, while aiming to attain profitability by the end of 2028, Ikea India CEO Patrik Antoni told TOI.“We…
