D Gukesh (@FIDE_chess X Photo) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is preparing to defend his title against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov later this year, and Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran believes the young Indian needs to sharpen some areas of his game to stay ahead. According to Sasikiran, Gukesh’s habit of creating highly complicated positions makes him…
Canada is often described through its natural lakes, rivers and vast northern landscapes. Yet some of the country’s largest bodies of water were created not by glaciers or geological forces, but by engineering projects designed to store water and generate electricity. Over the past century, major hydroelectric developments transformed valleys, river systems and low-lying terrain…
Uruguay’s four stars commemorate two Olympic football titles and two World Cup triumphs, all officially recognised as world championships/ Image: AP Uruguay arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying one of the most distinctive badges in international football. While most supporters understand that stars above a national team’s crest usually represent World Cup triumphs,…
Andy Burnham, Shabana Mahmood among top contenders (Images/AP) United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, setting the stage for a leadership battle within the Labour Party and a contest to determine Britain’s next prime minister.Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he had informed King Charles III of his decision and…
Taylor Swift’s quote of the day talks about being fearless and how fear is not a wrong thing to feel Taylor Swift has been working in the industry for decades now and has become a force to be reckoned with in pop music. The singer has inspired many, and today’s quote proves that from the…
Hindus observe Jyeshtha Purnima on June 29, 2026, a sacred full moon day dedicated to worshipping Lord Satyanarayan. This auspicious occasion, falling in the revered Jyeshtha month, is marked by fasting and prayers. The day also holds significance for Vat Purnima, where married women fast for their husbands’ well-being, revering the banyan tree. Mantras are…
Tata Motors appears to be preparing an update for the Tigor compact sedan, shortly after launching the updated Tiago. Patent images of the facelifted model have surfaced online through a government filing, revealing some key exterior details. The refreshed Tigor is expected to follow the styling direction introduced on the recently updated Tiago hatchback and…
Presenting the budget in the assembly, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta said the government had inherited a debt burden of Rs 8.15 lakh crore but would focus on restoring fiscal discipline while continuing welfare programmes. The BJP government in West Bengal unveiled its first budget on Monday, combining welfare spending with employment promises as it announced…
When Rebecca Young was just 11 years old, she noticed how difficult winter could be for people sleeping rough on the streets of Glasgow. Wanting to make a difference, the schoolgirl came up with an idea for a portable heated blanket that could keep people warm without needing access to electricity. Her invention, which folds…
We all know Karnataka for its pretty hill stations, misty forests, coffee estates and wildlife reserves and the Western Ghats. Places like Coorg, Chikkamagaluru, Bandipur and Kabini have been attracting thousands of nature enthusiasts from all over every year. There are four species found in Karnataka known as India’s “Big Four”: the Indian cobra, common…
When Saudi Arabia unveiled NEOM in 2017, it promised nothing short of a city from the future. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presented the mega-project as the centrepiece of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy to reduce dependence on oil. The plans included flying taxis, robot assistants, a 170-kilometre-long mirrored skyscraper known as The Line, a…
Quote of the day by Winston Churchill (Image source: Wikipedia) There is a strange power in the words we never say. As long as a thought stays inside our head, it belongs entirely to us. We can shape it, hold it back, or let it go. But the instant we say it out loud, everything…
