Dommaraju Gukesh of India (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz for FIDE) NEW DELHI: Since becoming world champion two years ago, noise has followed Dommaraju Gukesh almost everywhere, at times making it feel as though he isn’t worthy of the title he rightfully won.But on Friday, when India needed the youngest world champion in history to deliver…
MUMBAI: Rising geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf region pushed up Brent prices above the $100-per-barrel mark for the first time since July on Wednesday. This, in turn, led to the weakening of the rupee, which fell below the 95/$ mark and settled at 95.1 at close. Dalal Street, too, felt the jitters courtesy of…
India’s Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s Commonwealth Games silver medallist Jadumani Singh Mandengbam may have missed out on a gold medal in Glasgow, but the 22-year-old boxer believes a major part of his success has come from the unwavering support of veteran pugilist Sarita Devi.After finishing second in the men’s 55kg category,…
Today’s celestial alignments favor practical goal setting and steady achievement. Focus on contacts that support your larger objectives and future ambitions. Nurture existing reliable alliances, as they offer greater value than uncertain connections. Avoid friendships based solely on longevity and comparisons with others’ progress. This period encourages selective networking and building robust structures for long-term…
Today, as Saturn influences Pisces, it’s crucial to exercise patience in your decision-making. Meanwhile, the Moon in Virgo sharpens your analytical skills, fostering necessary practical changes. Carefully consider matters involving education, travel, and legal affairs, paying close attention to all documentation since minor details could alter your results. Timing your adjustments can prove to be…
Each sign of the zodiac has its own unique set of traits that helps define its personality and sets it apart from the others. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for your love life at the beginning of the day? Keep reading to find out what today may have in…
Nike’s stock is having a very different moment from the one the sportswear giant enjoyed a few years ago.Shares closed at $38.40 on September 4, 2026, according to historical market data, putting the stock roughly 50% below its 52-week high of $76.97 and about 78% below its 2021 record high.For Indian readers, $38.40 is approximately…
Alia Bhatt worked till the last stage of pregnancy and resumed work after Raha’s birth, recalls celebrity photographer: ‘There were no excuses or breaks’ Mumbai-based celebrity and fashion photographer Rahul Jhangiani has opened up about his memorable collaborations with Alia Bhatt, recalling the advertising campaign that became a major turning point in his career and…
Advaith Sridhar and Akash Ramdas, IIT Madras alumni, are using AI to discover cooler, better chip materials. (Photo: X post) Every new generation of artificial intelligence is demanding more powerful chips. But there is a problem hidden beneath the algorithms, data centres and billion-dollar AI models: the chips themselves are getting dangerously hot.According to San…
He said the government would continue taking stringent action against contractors and officials responsible for delays and substandard execution of infrastructure projects. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that he wants to set a record blacklisting contractors who do poor quality work and also suspend officials.Gadkari said he had earlier expressed…
