Nodirbek Yakubboev’s ‘Namaste’ gesture to India’s Harika Dronavali (Photo Credit: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A light and heartwarming moment grabbed attention at the Grenke Freestyle Open when Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavali extended her hand to resign, but Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev responded with a polite “Namaste” instead. Both players smiled and walked away, making it…
NEW DELHI: Security forces in Srinagar have busted an interstate module linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, arresting five individuals, including two Pakistani terrorists, officials told PTI.The operation, led by Jammu and Kashmir Police, involved coordinated raids across 19 locations spanning multiple states, including parts of Rajasthan and Haryana. Officials said incriminating material was…
Get ready for adrenaline-pumping action as Jason Statham stars in ‘Mutiny.’ In this gripping action-thriller, he embodies Cole Reed, a man wrongly accused of murdering his superior. The heart-racing trailer hints at Statham’s quest for revenge and his plunge into a dark world of human trafficking, all while he unravels a sinister global conspiracy. Famed…
On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a glimpse into India’s rich spiritual heritage by sharing images of the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth. The PM shared some beautiful images on his official X (formerly Twitter) profile of the insides of the museum celebrating the 2,000 years old…
Viswanathan Anand, fondly known as “Vishy,” is India’s first Grandmaster and a five-time World Chess Champion who revolutionised the game in the country. Chennai, his home city, is where he has built a residence that reflects both his calm personality and extraordinary journey. His home is not just luxurious but deeply personal, filled with memories,…
Hollywood star Ryan Gosling has lashd out at members of the film industry, putting the onus of the survival of theatres on the audience. Taking accountability for the promotion of films and survival of movie theatres, the actor’s video from a recent screening has gone viral. Gosling reportedly made a surprise appearance at a New…
Storing tomatoes in the refrigerator can destroy their flavour and texture. Scientific evidence shows that cold temperatures cause irreversible damage to the volatile compounds responsible for a tomato’s taste and aroma. There’s a certain disappointment in taking a big bite out of a beautifully red tomato that lacks any taste whatsoever. While it appears perfect…
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis did not respond to a question related to the IPL after a PSL 2026 match against Lahore Qalandars on Saturday at the National Stadium in Karachi. In a video shared on social media, a person, perhaps the media manager of Peshawar Zalmi, is also heard asking the reporter to keep…
Ukraine launched more cross-border attack drones than Russia in March, marking the first month since the war began in 2022 that Kyiv appears to have outpaced Moscow in long-range drone attacks, according to daily military data analysed by ABC News. The figures point to a possible shift in one of the most important fronts of…
Shin Hyun-song, the nominee to lead the Bank of Korea, said a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and bank-issued deposit tokens should form the core of South Korea’s digital money system, with stablecoins playing a secondary role. “I expect that central bank digital currencies and deposit tokens will be able to coexist with stablecoins in…