Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand isn’t part of India’s 2024 Chess Olympiad squad like in the last edition of the prestigious biennial FIDE tournament, but the Indian men’s team may not feel his absence as much this time, considering how the likes of R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi and others have taken the…
Equity benchmark indices opened lower on Wednesday, breaking a two-day winning streak, as selling pressure in Tata Motors and weak trends in Asian markets weighed on sentiment. At 11:00 AM, the BSE Sensex was up 79 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 82,000, while the Nifty50 was at 25,066, lower by 25 points, or 0.1…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, a renowned cricketer who started his career during Sachin Tendulkar‘s era, has retired from T20 International cricket after leading India to victory in the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup in Barbados. Kohli‘s cricket journey earned him a massive following, not only for his on-field performances but also for his appearance, as…
Vice President Kamala Harris found herself under a social media microscope following her appearance in Tuesday’s ABC News Presidential Debate against former President Trump. The spotlight shifted from policy to performance as Harris’ animated facial expressions were broadcasted on split screens, capturing the attention—and criticism—of viewers and commentators alike.Throughout Trump’s responses, Harris was caught on…
During his visit to the United States, Lok Sabha leader of opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met with several US lawmakers at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, hosted by Congressman Bradley James Sherman. Among the prominent attendees were US Congress members Ilhan Omar, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Barbara Lee, and others.Ilhan Omar,…
Australian hockey player Tom Craig received a 12-month ban, with six months suspended, by Hockey Australia (HA) following his arrest in Paris for purchasing cocaine. The ban began on Monday after HA’s integrity unit investigated Craig’s actions during the recent Paris Olympics.The terms of the ban require Craig to serve six months fully, with the…
Former President Donald Trump during a heated debate with Vice President Kamala Harris claimed he “probably took a bullet to the head” as a result of rhetoric from the Democrats.Trump was referring to the near-assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania campaign rally on July 13, where a gunman opened fire, grazing his ear.During the debate, Harris…
Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for US president, making her support known via Instagram shortly after the US presidential debate. “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote. The cultural icon with a massive global following, shared her reaction to the debate…
Former President Donald Trump has ignited controversy with claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are abducting and eating pets. During a televised debate on Tuesday with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump echoed inflammatory rhetoric that has sparked outrage and confusion.“There’s been talk that they’re eating the dogs. They’re eating the cats. They’re eating the…
Vinesh Phogat returned heartbroken from the Paris Olympics after being denied a medal following a failed weigh-in ahead of her gold-medal match. More than a month after that episode, which also forced Vinesh to announce her retirement from wrestling, she joined Congress to launch her career in politics.Vinesh weighed 100gm over her freestyle category of…
