Pranesh hands Gukesh another defeat (X-Chess Base India) GM M Pranesh continued his impressive run at the Chennai Grand Masters by defeating reigning world champion D Gukesh for the second consecutive time, while GM Nihal Sarin outclassed Arjun Erigaisi in a crucial Round 6 encounter on Tuesday. The results reshaped the leaderboard, with French Grandmaster…
Murali Sreeshankar (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Just over two years ago, Murali Sreeshankar feared he might never compete again. A ruptured patellar tendon during training in April 2024 forced the Indian long jumper to miss his biggest dream – the Paris Olympics – despite having already secured qualification.Doctors, coaches and many around him believed his…
L-R: FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump present the trophy to Spain’s Rodri; and Sepp Blatter. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched a scathing attack on football’s governing body in the aftermath of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming the tournament “lost its credibility” and urging fans, players and national associations…
Tilak Varma responds to criticism (Image: ANI) India’s T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma has hit back at criticism surrounding his strike rate during the recent T20I tours of Ireland and England, insisting that he always bats according to the team’s requirements rather than personal milestones.The left-hander faced scrutiny after scoring 178 runs in seven T20Is across…
Argentina players protest after Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez (24) was shown a red card (AP Photo) Argentina’s FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain has come under renewed scrutiny after new footage surfaced on social media appearing to show an attempt to influence the aftermath of Enzo Fernandez’s decisive red card. Lionel Scaloni’s side lost 1-0…
The QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings place Delhi first globally for student affordability, while Mumbai emerges as India’s highest-ranked student destination. The report evaluates 150 cities worldwide on university quality, affordability, employability, student diversity and overall student experience. Delhi has been recognised as the world’s most affordable city for students in the QS Best…
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during the World Cup final against Spain. (AP Photo) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez has hinted that his international career could be nearing its end after issuing an emotional apology following Argentina’s heartbreaking 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The 33-year-old, one of the architects of…
IGNOU has announced a mega campus placement drive on July 27 and 28 to connect students, alumni and fresh graduates with leading recruiters. More than 350 job openings will be available in sectors including banking, insurance, aviation, artificial intelligence and marketing. Depending on the role and employer, selected candidates may receive salary packages of up…
झुंझुनूं | 21 जुलाई 2026 राजस्थान के झुंझुनूं जिले के सूरजगढ़ थाना क्षेत्र के अगवाना खुर्द गांव में एक दिल दहला देने वाली घटना सामने आई है। एक महिला की संदिग्ध परिस्थितियों में हत्या कर उसका शव घर के संदूक में छिपाने का मामला सामने आया है। सूचना मिलने पर पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और…
India’s expanding private space sector is reshaping career choices for aerospace professionals, with over 100 scientists reportedly leaving ISRO in recent months. The trend has triggered concerns over talent retention, institutional reforms and the future of India’s space ambitions, prompting a closer look at whether the agency can adapt to a rapidly evolving scientific ecosystem….