Mayank Chakraborty becomes the first GM from Northeast India (Special Arranements) NEW DELHI: On Saturday morning, Rajib Dhar, the general secretary of the All Assam Chess Association, was having a good sleep. And why not? His protégé, Mayank Chakraborty, had just secured his final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the 8th GM Tournament in Sweden. In…
Actor Vijay Sethupathi confirmed that director Nithilan Saminathan has completed the script for ‘Maharaja 2,’ the sequel to their 2024 blockbuster. Sethupathi expressed his excitement to hear the script soon. This news follows his recent confirmation of other upcoming collaborations with renowned filmmakers and several projects in various stages of production. Actor Vijay Sethupathi has…
Developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict and the movement in crude oil prices will be the key drivers for Indian equity markets this week, analysts said, with investors also closely tracking the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, inflation data and foreign fund flows after a bruising selloff in Dalal Street.Market participants are bracing…
Image Credit: Reuters/F1. Kimi Antonelli produced a remarkable performance to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the second-youngest race winner in Formula One history. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver controlled the race in Shanghai and secured his maiden Grand Prix victory in convincing fashion. Antonelli started from pole position and briefly lost the lead…
Smriti’s family converted two apartments into a single spacious home, which is a smart move to design different areas; public, personal, training, yet live under a single roof. This has helped them incorporate various amenities that a professional athlete would need, such as a home gym area, display areas, and multi-functional rooms, yet retain the…
Number 1(If the first letter of your name is A, I, J, Q, or Y)The week begins with a slightly thoughtful mood. Work conversations will move a little slower than usual, yet that actually helps. A matter that felt unclear earlier will begin making more sense once it is discussed again. Financially you will prefer…
CBSE scraps Class XII exams in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE CBSE Class XII exams cancelled: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Class XII board examinations scheduled in several Middle East countries following a review of the feasibility of conducting the tests in the region.The announcement has…
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed on Sunday confirmed his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a long international career in which he led the side to memorable triumphs against arch-rivals India national cricket team in two major ICC tournament finals.The wicketkeeper-batter, who last represented the Pakistan national cricket team in a…
Indian exporters and logistics providers are scrambling to limit disruptions from the worsening Middle East conflict by closely tracking shipping carriers, planning consignments earlier and exploring alternate routes, even as freight rates, insurance premiums and transit times rise sharply amid uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.The main response from the exporting community has been defensive…
Ajith Kumar, a Tamil film superstar, initially pursued his lifelong passion for motorsports before a career in cinema. After two near-fatal accidents, he shifted focus to acting, achieving significant success with family support. Years later, he returned to professional racing, demonstrating unwavering dedication and discipline, while fans eagerly anticipate his cinematic comeback. Ajith Kumar’s story…