Vaishali Ramesh Babu (Photo: FIDE) This time the Indian twins will represent the highest chess boards. On Wednesday, R Vaishali, the lowest seed in the women’s singles tournament in Cyprus, earned the right to challenge China’s Jo Wenjin for the world title later this year. The 24-year-old, along with Praganandha, the other half of Chennai’s…
Vincent Kemmer and Javakhir Sundaroff (Photo by Freestyle Chess and Niki Rega) New Delhi: There is a new top hunter in the world of chess, and his name is Javakhir Sandroof.In an impressive display of tactical aggression, the 20-year-old Uzbek Grandmaster (GM) won the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 on Tuesday, earning his right to challenge…
Mukul Chaudhary (BCCI Photo) New Delhi: Lucknow Supergiants pulled off a thrilling last-ball win against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, chasing down 182 to win by three wickets. The match was tense until the end, with LSG holding their nerve to get over the line in dramatic fashion.Asked to bat first, Kolkata Knight Riders…
Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs (Image credit: IPL) Sameer Rizvi announced himself in Match 5 of IPL 2026 with a composed and match-winning unbeaten 70 to give Delhi Capitals a comfortable six-wicket victory over Lucknow Supergiants. Running under pressure with Delhi reeling at 26 for 4 in a paltry chase of 142, Rizvi showed maturity…
Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs (Picture: IPL) Sameer Rizvi produced an impressive display of composure and class after coming on as an impact substitute, guiding Delhi Capitals to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Lucknow Supergiants in their IPL clash on Wednesday.Chasing a modest target of 142, Delhi found themselves in deep trouble, collapsing to 26…
A recent court decision in the complicated legal dispute surrounding Justin Baldoni has opened the door to the release of private messages involving Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lively’s publicist, raising uncomfortable questions about how celebrity narratives are shaped in Hollywood.A US federal judge has allowed Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer Studios, to proceed with a…
Mini India today launched the new Mini Cooper S Victory Edition in the Indian market. The sporty hatchback is priced at Rs 57.5 lakh (ex-showroom) and will be brought to India via the CBU route. The car will be available in limited units. Interested customers can book it exclusively at their nearest Mini dealership. Delivery…