Between parents’ struggles and ‘endless coffees’: How Savitha Shri became India’s only gold medallist at Chess Olympiad | Exclusive | Chess News

Savitha Shri speaks about Chess Olympiad NEW DELHI: Savitha Shri Baskar emerged as India’s golden girl at the 2026 Chess Olympiad, but there was a point when her chess career was funded by her father’s gold jewellery, pawned to cover a national tournament’s entry fee.Baskar, an electrician in Singapore at the time, would go on…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: Dalal Street recovers after RBI hikes repo rates; BSE Sensex down 90 points, NSE Nifty50 inches towards 22,700

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply higher in the previous session, extending their rally for a second straight session. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to settle at 73,067.81, while the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 220.35 points, or 0.98%, to close at 22,776.10. Buying in banking stocks and Reliance Industries, along with a…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is India’s youngest Asian Games gold medallist, but do you know who is the world’s youngest?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is India’s youngest Asian Games gold medallist, while Yuki Kurihara, 11, is the youngest ever. At 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already made history at the Asian Games. The young Indian cricketer became the youngest Indian to win an Asian Games gold medal after India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s…

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Why October 2026 Could Be the Luckiest Month of the Year for These Zodiac Signs

Venus remains retrograde until 25 October, offering a unique moment to reassess past agreements and conversations. This phase underscores the significance of loyalty and fairness in relationships, paving the way for important renegotiations. Those under the influence of Venus, particularly Libra, Scorpio, and Taurus, may find resolutions in different life aspects. Communication clarity can lead…

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‘Have seen him shouting at stars’: Raza Murad reflects on his experience of working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Raj Kapoor; calls them ‘perfectionists’ | Hindi Movie News

Veteran actor Raza Murad has worked with some of the biggest names in cinema, and he sees a common thread between two of its most celebrated storytellers. Speaking about Raj Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the seasoned actor, who never shies away from speaking his mind, says both filmmakers are perfectionists in his eyes. Raza…

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Man opted for VRS after employer shut plant, got Rs 65.21 lakh and reported it as advance salary in ITR; Section 89 relief was denied, but ITAT Pune later ruled it a non-taxable capital receipt

He reported the Rs 65.21 lakh as advance salary in his ITR and sought tax relief under Section 89 of the Income Tax Act. (Image for representative purpose only) You choose to retire early and get money from your company for the VRS. But you mistakenly report it in a wrong way in your income…

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From brides’ hands to a Starbucks cup: Meet Manii Basran, the mehendi artist who turned her art into a viral sensation

Meet Manii Basran, the West London mehndi artist who took her Starbucks competition win from cup to billboardMehndi is usually seen on hands.A bride’s palms before her wedding. Intricate patterns running down the fingers. Those tiny lines and details that can take hours to create and are often tied to a very special celebration.But West…

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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s former Hollywood Hills home hits the real estate market, with the asking price set at $7.95 million | English Movie News

Dolly Parton and Carl Thomas Dean’s former Hollywood Hills house hits the market for USD 7.95 million after 25 years. (Instagram) Dolly Parton and her partner, Carl Dean, purchased a mansion in the Hollywood Hills area in the 1980s. The home remained in their care until the 1990s, when they sold it. Although the home,…

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