D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: This year, Norway Chess returns to the capital city of Oslo for the first time, after spending 13 consecutive years finding its footing in Stavanger. In another change, this will not be World No. 1 and five-time World Champion…
UPSC CSE prelims 2026 surprises aspirants with lengthy, analytical paper; experts call paper unusually difficult, predict lower cutoff UPSC CSE prelims 2026 analysis: The Union Public Service Commission’s Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, conducted on Sunday, May 24, appears to have left a large section of aspirants surprised, exhausted, and uncertain about the expected cutoff….
Arranged marriages often rely on trust, family guidance, and shared values, but they work best when both partners understand each other well. Asking the right questions before committing can help you avoid making assumptions and build a life together that feels balanced, respectful, and true.Here are some questions to ask (or think about) before an…
Supreme Court (Image credit: ANI) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed disappointment over the National Testing Agency’s handling of repeated paper leak incidents, observing that the agency appeared to have failed to learn from previous controversies despite multiple directions issued by the court.Hearing petitions seeking reforms in the examination system, the apex court sought responses…
Lucknow Super Giants (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Since entering the fray in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have always shown promise heading into the new campaign.But as a campaign would grow old, that said promise would evaporate in the thin air. And the 2026 season offered no exception. Last week, the…
Travis Scott, Travis Head and Virat Kohli The Virat Kohli-Travis Head IPL 2026 controversy has now taken an absurd turn, with several cricket fans mistakenly targeting American rapper Travis Scott on social media because of his first name.What began as an on-field spat during the IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad has…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has started the online application process for recruitment to various posts in different central government departments and ministries. A total of 194 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 05/2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPSC recruitment portal, upsconline.nic.in.According to the official notification, the…
You’ll find Pantai Merah out in Komodo National Park, and the landscape there is almost jarring. The sand takes on a heavy pink hue because the waves constantly wash up tiny, crushed pieces of red organ pipe coral. What really stands out, though, isn’t just the sand itself, it’s how the pale pink shoreline crashes…
NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said India did not raise concerns over Pakistan’s reported role as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, even though New Delhi remains concerned about terrorist groups operating from Pakistani territory.Responding to a question in Delhi on whether the Indian side expressed concerns regarding Pakistan…
Travellers planning a trip to Hawaii should know a few things before : The weather on the island changes quickly, so it’s important to carry a light rain jacket. The best rainbow sightings usually happen during the monsoon months between November and March. Hawaii is an expensive destination, with accommodation, food, and inter-island travel often…