Chess prodigy Wesley So prioritizes the Olympiad over the Global Chess League, citing a desire to dedicate himself fully to team events. (photo/ Agency) OSLO: Wesley So’s heart is in the right place. Partly because he is nurtured by Lotis Key, his adoptive mother. The elite GM has chosen the Olympiad over FIDE-approved franchise-based Global…
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days after two days of talks in Washington, offering a temporary diplomatic breakthrough in a conflict that has continued to claim lives despite the truce. The extension, announced by the US State Department on Friday, will keep the cessation of hostilities in place beyond…
Udupi: Tourism minister HK Patil said efforts will be made to revive the historical glory of Barkur by preserving and restoring its heritage structures without altering their original character.Speaking at a programme held on Panchalingeshwara Temple premises in Barkur, Brahmavar taluk, after visiting the temple and nearby tourist spots on Wednesday, Patil said the region’s…
NAGPUR: A roadside “goodwill’ gesture curdled into murder. Three engineering students, who first offered to help a drunk driver, allegedly killed him hours later to grab his red Alto car and phones here. Police said Saturday the trio spotted 44-year-old spare parts supplier Suchit Bhojapure slumped over the steering wheel of his car late Thursday…
Who is Fred Liu? Evelyn Ha’s ex boyfriend backs Ben Pasternak’a claims and alleges past abuse details (Image via Getty) Fred Liu, a TikTok creator and former boyfriend of Evelyn Ha, is now part of a growing public dispute that already involves serious legal charges and very different stories from both sides. The situation started…
A portion of temporary mud embankment near Yedapadavu has partially caved in Mangaluru: A portion of a temporary mud embankment at the NH-169 worksite near Yedapadavu slid into adjacent agricultural fields following heavy rain on Wednesday, blocking a culvert and causing waterlogging. The site is part of a realigned stretch of the Sannur–Bikarnakatte section, where…
Known for her elegance on screen and memorable performances in projects like ‘Heeramandi’, Aditi Rao Hydari has an equally heartwarming life away from the cameras. At home, the actor shares a deep bond with her two Persian cats, Iggy and Ollie, alongside husband Siddharth. This Mother’s Day, Aditi opened up about her adorable life as…
Wall Street traded mixed on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected US jobs report strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could hold off on raising interest rates at its upcoming meeting.Around 8:15 PM IST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 392.58 points, or 0.75%, to trade at 52,697.82. The S&P 500 also edged higher, rising 18.27 points,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Shane Watson admitted his side are hoping for an early mistake from Virat Kohli when KKR face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL 2026 clash on Wednesday.Kohli has once again been among RCB’s standout performers this season, scoring 379 runs in 11…
Prasidh Krishna (AP Photo) Prasidh Krishna on Saturday produced a sensational spell with the ball to put Afghanistan under massive pressure in the third and final ODI against India in Chennai. The pacer claimed a career-best 5 for 23, becoming the first Indian bowler to register a five-wicket haul in an ODI at the venue….
