R Vaishali vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: In the zero-sum world of elite chess, the camaraderie between compatriots often has to be set aside at the board. This was evident on Wednesday at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort as India’s two sensations, R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh, faced off…
KOLKATA: Voters have handed the reins of Bengal to BJP, effecting only the second regime change in the last 10 assembly polls and triggering a seismic shift whose aftershocks will be felt way beyond the state.The Trinamool Congress fortress fell to a twin onslaught of strong anti-incumbency and a voter roll cut by nearly 12%…
Filming for ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 5 is set to resume after a halt due to Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen’s legal battles and custody dispute. Reports indicate the show will continue, but Paul and Mortensen will not be featured. This decision follows earlier production pauses and cast refusal to work…
Rohit Sharma endured a rare lapse in the field during Indian Premier League 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium.The moment came in the 14.5 over when AM Ghazanfar delivered a tossed-up ball on middle and leg to Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Looking to accelerate, Raghuvanshi went aerial, lofting the ball…
Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans suffered a narrow 6-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL clash, but the bigger talking point after the match was the fitness of their regular captain, Shubman Gill. Stand-in skipper Rashid Khan provided some reassurance, saying, “He’s good. Hopefully he’s gonna be alright for the…
Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio has raised concerns about the restricted release of Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude Mythos. Bengio, known for his contributions to deep learning and one of the Godfathers of AI, has argued that the core issue lies in the concentration of decision-making power within a single private company. He said that…
UP Board result 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is expected to announce the results for Class 10 (High School) and Class 12 (Intermediate) examinations for 2026. Although the board has not confirmed the date, the most likely day when the result will be announced is around April 20, 2026.UPMSP started reviewing answer…
The United States military has destroyed several Iranian vessels believed to be capable of laying naval mines near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to the US central command, as concerns grow around Tehran’s attempt to disrupt shipping in the critical waterway.In a post on X, the United States central command (CENTCOM) said US forces…
In a special episode of Bano Apna Finance Minister, market expert Abhijit Chokshi shared practical insights on building a strong long-term investment plan, highlighting how disciplined investing and smart portfolio allocation can help investors create significant wealth over time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNP7oMHd-qI Portfolio review: Reduce risk, simplify strategy Responding to a query from Amit Agarwal, a 45-year-old…
Brent crude oil prices eased on Monday, snapping a three-day gaining streak, as traders weighed fresh geopolitical developments in the Middle East against assurances over supply continuity. The global benchmark slipped to USD 102.9 a barrel after Iran said crude exports from its key Kharg Island terminal were continuing despite recent attacks, even as US…
