File photo: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Picture credit: ANI) Israel on Friday rejected reports that it had planned to assassinate senior Iranian negotiators during diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with Iran, calling the claims “fake news” and a “complete fabrication of reality.“In a post on X, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Aravindh Chithambaram, Arjun Erigaisi, and Nihal Sarin (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The traditional boundaries of Indian sports are expanding rapidly into the digital realm, with the India Rising: Road to EWC, a collaboration between JioBLAST, Chess.com, and the Esports World Cup (EWC) Foundation, emerging as the latest expression of the country’s soaring esports ambitions.Through the…
‘Death to America’ chants echo as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral begins (AP) “Death to America”, “death to Israel” and “revenge, revenge” chants echoed through Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Saturday as thousands of mourners gathered for the start of six days of public funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Mourners carrying red banners,…
Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bhaia spotted out on dinner only a few days after they sported break up rumors. Only days after rumours arose that Kriti Sanon and rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia were splitting up, the two have been spotted for the first time in a while in public. Videos and photos of the duo,…
Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike (Photo: Abhijeet Dipke X) DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has continued his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with supporters expressing growing concern over his health as the CJP protest enters day 15.CJP’s founder Abhijeet Dipke, who has been sharing regular updates from the protest site, said Wangchuk’s health is deteriorating.“It’s Day…
Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have…
Musician Aidan Sammut criticised an AI-generated act performing at a Sydney showcase for emerging artists, arguing the opportunity should have gone to a human band instead.Image credit (Instagram) Musician Aidan Sammut has the industry talking after he complained about a live music event designed to promote new artists where AI-generated material was performed. The event…
Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have…
Organisers confirmed the Adelaide music festival will take a “fallow year” in 2026 while planning for future editions.Image credit (Instagram) A major Adelaide music festival has announced its cancellation for 2026, disappointing fans who were anticipating the event’s return. Harvest Rock, the two-day festival typically held in October, will not take place this year as…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tied the knot in a grand ceremony at Madison Square Garden, and the first photos of the bride and groom may have just made its way online.Amid celebrations that followed the “JusT&T Married” announcement, confirming that the singer and her NFL beau are now married, an image, purportedly showing…