India’s D Gukesh (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young chess star D Gukesh has come under criticism from former world champion Anatoly Karpov, who claimed his title win was more down to luck than dominance. Gukesh had defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest world champion, but some voices, especially from…
Astronauts on Nasa’s Artemis II mission have captured a rare image of the Moon eclipsing the Sun, with Mars and two other planets visible in the same frame.The photograph, taken during the crew’s deep-space journey, shows the Moon completely blocking the Sun and revealing the glowing solar corona. Just off the lower right edge of…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court collegium led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has recommended names of 10 advocates and judicial officers for appointment as judges of high courts (HCs) in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.The collegium, also comprising Justices Vikram Nath and J K Maheshwari, on Tuesday recommended names of six advocates —…
Nivetha Pethuraj made her debut with the film ‘Oru Naal Koothu’ in 2016, which brought her immense recognition through her outstanding acting talent. She has been in several Tamil and Telugu films, including ‘Tik Tik Tik,’ ‘Sangathamizhan,’ ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo,’ and ‘Das Ka Dhamki.‘ Nevertheless, even though Nivetha has received some fame owing to her performances,…
Zohran Mamdani and King Charles (Image/AP) New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday suggested that he would ask King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond during the British monarch’s visit to city.The comment came as King Charles and Queen Camilla were in the city for a series of engagements, including a visit to the…
For decades, a strange patch of the Pacific Ocean has quietly puzzled earthquake scientists around the world. Deep beneath the seafloor, near the coast of Ecuador, a massive underwater fault has been producing almost identical earthquakes every five to six years. The quakes strike with nearly the same magnitude, rupture almost the same sections of…
An inconspicuous creature is invading certain portions of the United States and has begun to attract interest from experts and safety agencies. The Asian needle ant is native to East Asia, and although small and unassuming, the sting of the creature is said to be excruciatingly painful. Victims describe the pain as that of being…
MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (Image credit: CSK) A simple gesture off the field once again showed why Sanju Samson continues to win hearts — even before playing a single game for Chennai Super Kings. As Samson begins a new chapter in yellow ahead of IPL 2026, he has already been making the most of…
Michael Keaton is an Oscar-winning actor best known for his roles in ‘Batman’ and ‘Birdman’. In 2022, he broke down in tears on the SAG Awards stage, dedicating his win to his nephew, whom he had lost years before to an accidental overdose. It was not the win itself that stayed with people, but what…
As Vicky Kaushal turned 38 on May 16, wife Katrina Kaif made the day extra special with a heartfelt birthday note that gave fans a rare glimpse into their life as parents. Along with unseen pictures from the intimate celebration, Katrina also shared an adorable moment featuring their baby boy and a special cake that…