There is a chessboard on the big screens at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, surrounded by the production, noise, and visual language of an event built around competitive gaming. For Mike McCabe, that is not an oddity. It is a glimpse of where esports is heading.Chess was added to…
The overseas education boom among Indian students appears to be cooling, with departures falling sharply from their 2023 peak. Image: AI-generated We all remember that iconic moment in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham when Shah Rukh Khan makes a dramatic entrance after landing in a black helicopter, as his mother, played by Jaya Bachchan, waits eagerly…
‘Vishwanath & Sons’ Twitter Review: Early reactions praise Suriya and Mamitha Baiju; call it ‘Breezy and enjoyable’ Suriya and Mamitha Baiju‘s ‘Vishwanath & Sons’ has arrived in theatres, and early reactions from viewers on X are largely positive. Several moviegoers have shared their impressions after watching the Venky Atluri directorial. Initial reactions praise the Suriya…
Quote of the day by Gaur Gopal Das (photo via X) Gaur Gopal Das is an engineer-turned monk and motivational speaker. He has spoken at various reputed platforms across the globe, and his talks are loved not because they sound preachy, but because they sound like a friend explaining something obvious that we all somehow…
A gentle and supportive vibe throughout the week, particularly through teamwork and partnerships. Saturn helps you stay in the right mindset, while Venus enhances your personal interactions, making others more cooperative with you.That’s why the day can feel smoother than expected, provided you don’t become careless about health.Business people may come across new partners, fresh…
The deal will deepen Bank of America’s participation in India as the financial sector expands. MUMBAI: Bank of America will acquire an initial 26.5% stake in Jio Credit, the wholly owned NBFC lending subsidiary of Jio Financial Services, with the stake potentially rising to 49.9% under a joint venture agreement that could involve an investment…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) (AP Photo) Lionel Messi returned to football just four days after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, making an emotional appearance for Inter Miami in their crucial Leagues Cup clash against Club León on Wednesday, August 12.Messi’s return came as a surprise given how recently he had travelled…
Why Meta reportedly offered nearly Rs 800 crore to IIT Kanpur alumnus Trapit Bansal. (Photo: LinkedIn) Artificial intelligence is creating a new generation of global technology stars, and one Indian-origin researcher has recently become the centre of attention.Last year, Trapit Bansal made headlines after reports suggested that Meta offered him a compensation package worth nearly…
Christy Knowings, best known for her role in the ’90s Nickelodeon comedy series ‘All That’, has sadly passed away. She was 46. Christy Knowings cause of death News of her demise broke on TMZ, which also stated that her cause of death was complications from an asthma attack. According to the report, a family member…
Soha Ali Khan is warm, witty, and, by her own admission, a little bit crazy at 8 pm. Not in a bad way. In the way that only parents who have a non-negotiable bedtime for their child understand completely. The kind of fierce, unwavering, this-is-not-up-for-discussion energy that kicks in at a very specific time every…
