R Praggnanandhaa vs Anish Giri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The opening day of the 2026 FIDE Candidates at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, proved that while chess doctrine often predicts a draw when both sides play perfectly, the reality on the board could be far more volatile. Of…
Representative image (AI-generated) With the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, several Asian countries are turning to Russian oil to fill the gap caused by the Iran war.Energy-starved nations in the region are taking advantage of US sanction waivers to secure Russian crude, Bloomberg reported. The Philippines recently received its first…
In a recent update, Bengaluru’s civic authorities have identified over ₹530 crore property tax arrears from more than 1,000 defaulters. Recovery of such a big amount is a challenging task considering the scale of the arrears. As per officials, a total of 1,013 properties have come under the radar for non-payment of property tax. The…
India’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $76.13 billion in February 2026, marking an 11.04%increase from $68.56 billion in February 2025, the commerce ministry said on Monday. At the same time, imports surged even more sharply, rising 21.61% to $80.09 billion from $65.84 billion a year earlier. This led to a widened overall trade deficit…
Any acquisition would depend on ONGC obtaining a licence from US authorities permitting it to operate the two fields. (AI image) Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) is reportedely in discussions with Venezuela’s state-owned oil producer PDVSA to purchase either a portion or all of its holdings in two oilfields located in the South American…
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has taken only three wickets in IPL 2026 despite playing all 10 matches so far. His form has been a concern for the team, which is placed ninth on the points table with three wins and seven losses.Bumrah has gone at an economy rate of 8.89 and has an…
AriesYou may feel like making a quick financial move or closing something pending. The response may not come at the same speed. That delay is useful. A detail may come up that changes your decision. Acting later works better than acting fast.TaurusFinancial matters will feel slightly stretched in the beginning. Expenses or commitments may seem…
Aloe vera likes bright, indirect sunlight. For this, it is often advisable to use a south- or west-facing window, which works well. It can handle some direct sun, but too much harsh light may stress and wilt the leaves if exposed for a long duration with proper hydration. If the plant looks pale, it may…
Asian shares on Tuesday recorded their steepest fall since 2022, as the Middle East war completed a month, fuelling fears of higher inflation and slower economic growth.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.55 per cent and was on track for a monthly decline of more than 12 per cent, marking its worst…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) could receive a timely boost ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, with Dewald Brevis hinting at his return from injury.The South African youngster has been sidelined since the start of the season due to a side strain sustained during a training session, forcing him to miss CSK’s opening…