R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri (Agency Photos) Dutch No.1 Grandmaster Anish Giri, 31, sparked conversation across the chess world on Friday with a tongue-in-cheek reaction to R Praggnanandhaa becoming the new World No.1 junior. “Chess juniors nowadays have to be at least U16, keeping track of U20 players is totally pointless,” Giri, who currently holds…
Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani plans to abolish merit-based admissions in NYC schools New York City’s specialized public high schools, long regarded as one of the few bright spots in the city’s struggling education system, may face a major overhaul under the potential leadership of socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. With Mamdani projected to win the…
Mika Singh mourned Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death at her funeral, expressing disbelief at her passing at just 42. Shefali, famed for ‘Kaanta Laga,’ died of a reported cardiac arrest. Her husband, Parag Tyagi, and mother, Sunita Jariwala, were heartbroken during the final rites, with Parag pleading for prayers for his ‘angel.’ Singer Mika Singh was…
Prada faced criticism for featuring sandals in its Spring-Summer 2026 collection that closely resembled Kolhapuri chappals without acknowledging their origin. Following backlash, Lorenzo Bertelli of Prada admitted the design’s inspiration from traditional Indian footwear and expressed interest in collaborating with local artisans. This incident highlights the need for proper credit and support for traditional crafts…
NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday publicly distanced itself from party MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra over their controversial remarks on the Kolkata law college gang-rape case, prompting Banerjee to hit back at the party’s statement, saying a “moral and intellectual alignment” was lacking.In an official post on X, the party said,…
In a step to promote agroforestry and streamline tree felling norms on agricultural lands, the Centre has notified a new set of model rules aimed at easing procedural hurdles for farmers, increasing tree cover outside forests, and supporting India’s climate goals under the Paris Agreement.In a letter dated June 19 to all state governments, the…
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates Wimbledon 2024 title (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) New Delhi: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik and Sachin Tendulkar have been regular figures at the All Club Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), which organises the Wimbledon Championships. Kohli and Tendulkar sat next to each other in 2015. ‘Master Blaster’ Tendulkar chatted…
Governor Kotek calls for urgent Preschool for All reforms amid rising US education concerns. (Getty Images) Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is calling for a sweeping overhaul of Multnomah County’s Preschool for All (PFA) program, citing severe implementation flaws and mounting public frustration. Her criticism, coming despite support for the program’s vision, raises urgent questions about…
Actor Jackie Shroff recently opened up about his deep connection to the chawl he lived in for over three decades. In a recent interview, he revealed that he wanted to rent out a room in that chawl, but the landlord is not letting him do so.Jackie Shroff about his wish to rent a room in…
In today’s dating world, labels may be optional, but clarity still matters. You might be spending quality time with someone, sharing laughs, deep talks, and even emotional support– but deep down, you’re not sure where it’s going. Maybe they dodge conversations about the future. Maybe they pull back just when things start to feel real….
