R Vaishali (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: History was created on the Mediterranean shores as Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown later this year.Going into the final round, Vaishali’s fate wasn’t entirely in…
NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday directed all banks issuing FASTags to undertake “immediate” validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to the smart tags issued by them. The banks have been directed to blacklist FASTags that are found linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs.The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding…
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has initiated the admission process for undergraduate courses in the state with the launch of TS DOST 2026 (Degree Online Services, Telangana). The registration window for Phase 1 opened on April 15, 2026, and this will start the process of multiple phases that will lead to allotment of…
A common home renovation frustration, a stripped screw head, can often be resolved with a simple rubber band. You are in the midst of working on a home renovation and find that everything has gone awry; you turn the screwdriver, hear a metallic snap and see your screw head transform into an unusable hole. You…
As the stars align, they whisper a message of caution. Today, you may feel a tug of impulsiveness only to be met with the weight of regret later. Expect a few bumps in your everyday commutes and at home, leading to potential friction in relationships—particularly around financial discussions. From the morning itself, you’ll feel the…
Ram Charan’s highly anticipated film ‘Peddi’, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has been officially postponed to June 2026 as the makers prioritise post-production quality. The team shared a special note stating, “We want to give our audience nothing but the best.” The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma, with…
Virat Kohli leads RCB run chase in Bengaluru. (Pic credit: IPL) BENGALURU: The early phase of IPL has largely belonged to emerging talent and young turks. But the midweek fixture at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here was different. It turned out to be a vintage Wednesday. Two experienced exponents of the sport from Royal Challengers…
Veteran investor Mark Mobius, widely regarded as a pioneer of emerging markets investing, has died at the age of 89, marking the end of a decades-long career that helped shape global investment strategies, according to a Bloomberg report.According to Bloomberg, Mobius died in Singapore, with the news confirmed in a LinkedIn post attributed to his…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the admit card for the Group A, B and C Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) Tier-II examination today, April 15, 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam can now download the hall ticket from the official website, cbse.gov.in.The CBSE DRQ Tier-II examination is scheduled to be conducted on…
“Call it out politely. When they taunt you or interfere, say it clearly, ‘Mama ji, why are you speaking like this?’, ‘Bua ji, please don’t talk to me in this tone.’ When you call them out calmly, it scares them a little. They become careful with their words. Remember, your mental peace is in your…