Chess Olympiad in Samarkand (FIDE Photo) NEW DELHI: FIDE has stepped in to address an accommodation crisis that disrupted the opening day of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, assuring affected federations that they will not be left to bear additional costs arising from the arrangements.In a statement, FIDE said it “notes with deep regret”…
Harmanpreet Kaur (ANI Photo) MUMBAI: Amid growing calls for a leadership change in Indian women’s cricket, former India captain Anjum Chopra has backed Harmanpreet Kaur to continue leading the side, insisting she remains the best person for the job despite recent scrutiny over her form.Harmanpreet scored 71 runs in five matches at the Women’s T20…
The vlogger says such practices are linked to longstanding local traditions. A series of videos shared by Uttarakhand-based content creator Puran Chand, who lives in one of the rural parts of Uttarakhand, has sparked a discussion online after he documented his wife following traditional restrictions during her menstrual cycle.In the videos, the woman is seen…
The US state department sent out initial invitations on Wednesday, the report said. The meeting could also be expanded to include other Arab and Muslim leaders. US President Donald Trump is expected to meet leaders and foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in New York next Tuesday to discuss the next steps in…
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Ravi Teja’s ‘Irumudi’ continues its theatrical journey as it enters the final days of its fourth week. The film has managed to hold audience attention beyond its initial weeks and is still recording collections across several shows. Its recent weekend numbers showed some improvement before the usual weekday slowdown set in. With the film nearing…
King Charles allegedly told Diana’s brother ‘we’ll forget her soon enough’ after her death: What Charles Spencer claims in new book A new claim about the days following Princess Diana’s death has put an old royal family conflict back in the spotlight. In his upcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, Diana’s younger brother Charles…
There’s a particular kind of kitchen frustration that comes with chopping a potato or a cucumber, only to have each slice cling stubbornly to the flat of the blade instead of falling cleanly away. It happens often enough that most people just assume it’s an unavoidable part of cooking, but there’s genuine physics behind why…
The Star tarot card represents a time of emotional healing and renewed faith for September seventeenth. Chiron returns to Aries, prompting reflection on past wounds related to identity and confidence. It’s an opportunity to gain wisdom from previous experiences instead of dwelling on pain. This period advocates for honest perspectives, coupled with optimism for personal…
Japan’s reputation for organisational efficiency lay in tatters as the rowing and shooting contingent faced unexpected ordeals upon arrival. A majority of the rowing squad were left stranded without accommodation, some of their names actually missing from the accreditation system.“Only three of the 22 men’s athletes have accommodation against their names. And the names of…
Fewer athletes will carry greater expectations for India at the Asian Games than Avinash Sable.The defending Asian Games champion, Asian Games record holder (8:19.50) and national record holder (8:09.91) in 3000m steeplechase heads to the continental showpiece as one of the country’s most dependable gold-medal prospects.For much of the last year, however, the possibility of…
Trying a new food can come with its own little learning curve. But for one Chinese woman tasting biryani for the first time, it wasn’t the rice, spices or flavours that caught everyone’s attention. It was the way she used a spoon.A video of the woman trying Indian biryani has been making the rounds on…
