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D Gukesh’s viral celebration (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is known for his calm expression and ice-cold composure at the chessboard. That is exactly why his emotional celebration after defeating Javokhir Sindarov at the Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026 tournament in Poland instantly grabbed attention across the chess world on…
Hyderabad, Jan 11 (IANS) Director Anil Ravipudi, whose family entertainer ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’ is to hit screens on January 12, has now disclosed how he got actress Nayanthara, who plays the female lead in the film opposite Chiranjeevi, to turn up for the film’s promotions. In an industry defined by youth metrics, Friday…
AI-generated image used for representational purpose. BERHAMPUR: An entire police station in Odisha, including its IPS probationer inspector-in-charge, faced disciplinary action after a 32-year-old polio-affected daily wage worker died Monday while undergoing treatment at a government hospital following alleged torture in custody, triggering protests and scrutiny of police conduct in the state.Sushant Sahu died at…
Bareilly: To counter the spread of online misinformation, disinformation and rumours, police in Bareilly zone take help of over 82,000 digital volunteers who disseminate accurate and verified information and spread awareness. These volunteers are akin to peace committees, comprising influential citizens, that help police in maintaining harmony and law and order in society.On Wednesday, Bareilly…
In the vibrant tapestry of Papua New Guinea, over 840 distinct languages flourish, surpassing the combined total of Europe and North America. This remarkable linguistic diversity sprouted from the country’s isolating landscapes, with each language encapsulating the essence of its community’s traditions and daily life. Words travel. They cross rivers, climb hills, and change shape…
Karnataka is counted among India’s star wildlife destinations. The state is all about dense Western Ghats, forests, hills and river ecosystems. The national parks here are home to iconic species such as tigers, Asian elephants and leopards along with hundreds of bird species. The state offers unforgettable experiences for nature lovers and photographers. Whether you’re…
The 2026 conflict between the United States/Israel and Iran has, by early May 2026, degenerated into a high-stakes, asymmetric war of attrition. While US and Israeli airstrikes have inflicted significant infrastructural damage, including to Iran’s military and nuclear sites, they have failed to achieve the declared, ambitious objectives of regime change, total destruction of Iranian…
A tiny bronze coin that was used as payment for the bus ride in Leeds a few decades ago has now proved to have a much deeper history than anyone could imagine. An object that was initially considered a rather exotic item in the cash desk of a clerk has actually turned out to be…
While Indian-American politicians face regular trolling, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal was told that her parents wasted their money by sending her to the US as she was narrating about how she came to the US all alone at the age of 16. “My parents sent me to the United States, by myself, when I was 16…
Swara Bhasker who is often in the news for her social media presence and also banter with trolls sometimes recently found herself trending again after a supposed post criticising Priyanka Chopra Jonas during her Oscars 2026 appearance went viral. However, on March 18, Swara set the record straight, stating that the post was completely fabricated….
