American Levon Aronian secured a convincing victory at the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz chess tournament, while World Champion D Gukesh of India finished in tied sixth position. Aronian clinched the title with 24.5 points, winning the event with two rounds to spare and claiming the top prize of USD 40,000 from a total prize…
Turmeric is an essential spice found in our kitchen masala boxes, which adds a golden glow to dal, curries, and even milk. It’s mostly hailed as a “miracle spice” for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, thanks to its active compound, curcumin. But while it’s tempting to think “the more, the better,” the truth is, the…
Bob Simpson passed away at the age of 89. He was induced into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013 (Images via Getty Images & X) Former Australia captain Bob Simpson, one of the most influential figures in the country’s cricketing history, passed away in Sydney on Saturday at the age of 89. Tributes…
Democrats rip into Trump’s tariff move (Picture credit: AP) Democrats on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have sharply criticised the Trump administration’s warning of higher tariffs on India if talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin fail to produce results.Responding on social media platform X to comments by US treasury secretary Scott Bessent, the Committee…
Mumbai: Over the four months from April and July 2025, the BMC’s licence department pulled down 20,345 illegal posters and banners across Mumbai — nearly half of them, or 48%, were political. Civic data shows 9,906 political hoardings, 5,342 commercial, and 5,097 religious were removed during this period, while FIRs were filed in 41 cases….
NEW DELHI: A 40-year-old man was killed after being hit by a Thar in west Delhi’s Moti Nagar area, police said on Saturday. The victim, identified as Bechu Lal, was standing with his bike on the roadside on Thursday night when the vehicle struck him. He died on the spot, officials added. Police said the…
PUNE: Vencer Hospital celebrates an exceptional milestone—200 successful robotic joint replacement surgeries in just its inaugural year—and proudly introduces its Superior Geriatric Wellness Program, a pioneering initiative tailored to Pune’s evolving senior community. At the heart of this program are five specialized pillars designed to meet the most urgent needs of older adults. Orthopaedics –…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Czech authorities have announced the arrest of a convicted criminal related to the $45 million Bitcoin scandal that sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape earlier this year. Czech Convicted Trafficker’s Bitcoin Wallets Seized On Friday, Czech media outlets revealed that Tomáš…
A scene from Chennai Kalai Kuzhu’s Uram; troupes such as Chennai Kalai Kuzhu and Koothu-P-Pattrai have focused on contemporary social issues. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Over the past century, Tamil theatre and the city of Chennai have evolved in tandem. From puranic tales and nationalist dramas to political satires and tech-driven experiments, the…
