‘Are we Mossad agents in Iran?’: World No. 2 USA GM Hikaru Nakamura blasts FIDE | Chess News
USA GM Hikaru Nakamura blasts FIDE NEW DELHI: World No. 2 American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura…
“If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to…”
Charles Darwin (Image: Wikipedia) People generally remember Charles Darwin as the man who transformed science. His name immediately brings thoughts of evolution, natural selection and discoveries that changed how human beings understand life itself. Most people imagine him surrounded by notebooks, specimens and scientific observations. The picture that often comes to mind is of someone…
Comedy of errors reflects LSG’s horror season as Mohsin botches Sooryavanshi run-out chance
Mohsin Khan’s bizarre run-out blunder sums up LSG’s nightmare IPL 2026 (Image: X/Screengrab) Lucknow Super Giants had a chance to restore some pride despite already being eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race, but their disappointing season continued as they slumped to a seven-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals, powered by another sensational knock from teenage…
Rishabh Pant drops F-bomb after Lucknow Super Giants defeat in Jaipur
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant did not hide his frustration after Lucknow Super Giants suffered their ninth defeat of the season, but the skipper made it clear that one result — or an entire disappointing campaign — would not change how he views his side.After LSG’s seven-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Tuesday, Pant…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leapfrogs seven players to reclaim top spot
Vabihav Sooryavanshi leads Orange Cap tally of IPL 2026 Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reclaimed the Orange Cap in sensational fashion during the high-voltage IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants. Chasing a daunting target of 220, the 15-year-old unleashed a breathtaking assault, smashing 93 runs to take back the lead in the…
Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: International gold prices rise as crude drops on hopes of US-Iran conflict nearing an end
Gold prices staged a recovery on Tuesday, climbing Rs 800 to reach Rs 1.63 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital, as optimism surrounding possible progress in US-Iran talks helped ease worries about inflationary pressures. Market participants said gold of 99.9% purity increased by Rs 800 to Rs 1,63,600 per 10 grams, inclusive of…
Arsenal end 22 years jinx, dethrone Manchester City to win Premier League title
Arsenal are the Premier League champion (John Walton/PA via AP) Arsenal F.C. end 22 years jinx and became the Premier League champions after two decades of heartbreak. After Manchester City F.C. were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Premier League website. The triumph…
A father who wanted stability, a son who chased cricket
Prince Yadav’s India call-up was never part of the family’s plan. In fact, on Tuesday afternoon, his father Ram Niwas was out buying groceries when the calls began flooding in. The retired RPSF (Railway Protection Special Force ) head constable could barely process what was happening.“I never expected this to happen. Today, my phone hasn’t…
‘I’ll be bidding for you soon’
Sanjiv Goenka with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the match. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is only 15, but on Tuesday night in Jaipur, the teenager produced a knock so breathtaking that even the opposition could only applaud. And when LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka walked up to congratulate the young batter after the match, it prompted…
‘You’ll never reach your full potential’
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: RCB) BENGALURU: For 23 Tests and 41 innings between November 2019 and March 2023, Virat Kohli endured an uncharacteristic century drought in the five-day format. It was also a phase during which he stepped away from the Indian Test captaincy, as one of the leanest stretches of his career unfolded.Reflecting on…
Advent picks up minority stake in Iscon Balaji Foods in a $150 mn deal
MUMBAI: Private equity (PE) investor Advent has bought a minority stake in Gujarat’s Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF) in a $150 million deal, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday, without sharing specifics of the transaction. The investment is part of a broader $215 million fundraise by IBF which has also been backed by…