Nihal Sarin playing for American Gambits (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: The Chess Olympiad is already on Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin’s mind, but not quite yet. With India preparing to defend its Open title in Samarkand, Uzbekistan later this month, Nihal is excited about representing the country at the Olympiad. For now, though, the 22-year-old is keeping…
One year after beavers were released into the wild at Studland in Dorset, their activity has dramatically reshaped part of the local landscape A pair of wild beavers released in Dorset have transformed a dense woodland into a bright, wetland habitat within just 12 months of arriving in their new home. Data shared by the…
Today’s Jia Shen Day energy encourages quick thinking and planning for growth. However, taking shortcuts may lead to more work later on. Certain Chinese zodiac animals need extra care with decisions and communication. Other animals may find opportunities for learning and advancement. Focusing on intentional growth and completing tasks is advised for all. This is…
McCartney in 1964. Image Credit: Eric Koch/Wikipedia In 1979, Paul McCartney and his wife Linda bought a secluded 151-acre ranch near Tucson, Arizona, creating a private escape far removed from the global attention surrounding one of music’s most recognisable figures. Located near the foothills of the Rincon Mountains, the property gave the McCartney family something…
Roger Federer receives his Hall of Fame ring at the U.S. Open. (AP Photo) Roger Federer’s career was built on numbers that seem almost impossible to comprehend.Twenty Grand Slam titles. One hundred and three tour-level trophies. Three hundred and ten weeks as the world No. 1, including 237 consecutive weeks at the top. Five successive…
A sheep wool-covered snow protection test site is pictured during a press conference presenting the results of the “Keep It Wool” glacier protection experiment in Les Diablerets, Switzerland A natural wool covering placed over 200 square metres of high-altitude Alpine ice has proved as effective at slowing summer melting as conventional synthetic tarpaulins, offering a…
Nora Fatehi has landed in a legal dispute with an aviation company over her comments about a chartered aircraft. Dunes Aviation has filed a Rs 3 crore civil defamation suit against the Bollywood actor, accusing her of making “derogatory and reckless” remarks about one of its planes on social media. The matter will come up…
With the moon in Cancer, today brings an opportunity for fostering trust and meaningful relationships. Gradually, emotional currents deepen, necessitating clear and considerate communication. Certain zodiac signs may find it imperative to strengthen emotional ties with their partners, while others might encounter favorable circumstances through mutual understanding. Striking a balance between independence and connection will…
Minecraft’s next update is called the Wilderness Bound update (Image via Mojang) Mojang is sending players back to the Overworld in style with the Minecraft Wilderness Bound update. The third game drop of 2026 is officially named, and it is shaping up to be one of the most exploration-friendly updates.After the underground-focused Chaos Cubed drop,…
The High Court has made it clear that the statutory safeguard also covers the work she performs. (Image for representative purpose only) A woman with 14 years’ experience returned to her job after maternity leave only to find that while her salary had remained the same, her managerial duties had been reduced. Now the Delhi…
Bipasha Basu has often been associated with her athletic physique, but her fitness journey also played a role in challenging the beauty standards that dominated Bollywood in the early 2000s. At a time when female actors were largely expected to have petite frames and delicate features, Bipasha stood apart with her tall, muscular build and…
Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill is still learning the art of captaincy and will improve with experience, Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra said on Monday.Gill took over as Gujarat Titans captain after Hardik Pandya left the franchise. He led the team to the IPL final in 2026, after…
