Norway Chess 2026 will take place in Oslo from May 25 to June 5, featuring elite men’s and women’s tournaments with equal prize money and format. Six players in each event will compete in a double round-robin with Armageddon tiebreaks. Stars include Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Wesley So, plus Ju Wenjun, Zhu Jiner, Humpy…
IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said that artificial intelligence can fulfil India’s ambition of Viksit Bharat while boosting global growth by 0.8%.Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Georgieva cited research by the International Monetary Fund and said that AI could accelerate growth significantly across the world. ‘Crucial Role For India In…
(As Kerala gears up for the Assembly polls, every week, Shaju Philip decodes the electoral trends, political signals, and campaign moves shaping the contest.) The Christian community in Kerala is set to play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the elections to the 140-member state Assembly slated for April. The community’s long-standing bonds…
In a time when soaring home prices have made property ownership feel out of reach for many young Americans, one couple decided to take a bold and unconventional path. Instead of stretching their budget to buy a starter home in the United States, they looked overseas, and found an opportunity that would completely change their…
Yuvraj Singh and Marcus Stoinis (Agency Image) Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has heaped praise on former India star Yuvraj Singh, describing him more as a mentor than a teammate and saying he commands “nothing but absolute respect.” “I played with Yuvraj Singh in the IPL. Although I was playing with him, I describe him more…
Ever find yourself thinking late at night, “Why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?” Well, some of the greatest lessons in life rarely come with a user manual. They’re whispered through heartbreaks, missed shots, and quiet reflections. These seven truths—gleaned from psychology, regrets of the dying, and real talk from folks who’ve been there—hit hardest…
Mumbai: ICICI Prudential Pension Funds Management Company has launched the country’s first Swasthya Pension Scheme under the regulatory sandbox of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, seeking to help subscribers build a long-term retirement corpus while creating flexibility to meet medical expenses.Speaking at the launch, PFRDA chairman Sivasubramanian Ramann said that the critical feature…
The 38th annual flower show, organized by the horticulture department of the Noida Authority, has already started and has come up with its biggest draw yet, which is a breathingly beautiful and grand floral model of the revered Kedarnath Temple.The model, made entirely out of flowers, is a recreation of the iconic temple dedicated to…
Oman captain Jatinder Singh exuded confidence ahead of his side’s final group-stage clash against Australia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Speaking to ICC, Singh said, “It is the best time to crush” the struggling Australian side. The 2021 T20 World Cup champions, Australia, had…
Sunita Williams back to Earth after spending months in space Nasa has sharply criticised Boeing’s Starliner programme following an investigation into the spacecraft’s troubled 2024 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), that led to astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore being stuck in space for months. The agency blamed both technical flaws and management…