Indian chess stars R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh keep India's title hopes alive with winsIndia's young chess stars D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa delivered strong performances in Round 7 of Norway Chess. Gukesh won his Armageddon...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Netflix’s next fantasy obsession? ‘Ashes to Crown’ Chinese drama drops new episodes daily this June and fans can’t stop talking about itNetflix has steadily expanded its international drama lineup in recent years, but the growing popularity of Chinese fantasy storytelling ha...
31 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Song lyric of the day by Frank Sinatra: 'That's life... you're riding high in April, shot down in May' ; what American music icon's song That's Life tells us about staying hopefulLife is unpredictable, as highlighted by Frank Sinatra's hit song 'That's Life'. The lyrics convey that plans often change, but hope should...
27 May, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
Gold loans rise 50% to Rs 19 lakh crore in FY26Gold jewellery loans have seen a massive 50 percent jump year-on-year, reaching ₹19 lakh crore. This makes it the fastest growing retail lo...
21 May, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
Gold loan giant Muthoot FinCorp plans Rs 4,000 crore IPO. Check detailsMuthoot FinCorp has approved plans to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore via an IPO, aiming to fund expansion in the fast-growing gold loan market....
18 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
NEET Exam Cancellation 2026: Arwind Kejriwal urges NEET aspirants to agitate, alleges 'political patronage' in paper leakNEET Exam Cancellation 2026: As a response to the NEET exam cancellation, Arvind Kejriwal is encouraging students to protest against what h...
12 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
TCS Nashik case: Maharashtra Minister Shirsat claims AIMIM corporator sheltered Nida Khan, calls Imtiaz Jaleel 'main culprit'Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat made serious allegations regarding a case linked to the TCS facility in Nashik. He claimed AIMIM corpor...
09 May, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdownPresident Trump signed bipartisan legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown in hi...
01 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
'Quiet person' with 'good behaviour': Family of accused in IRS daughter's rape and murderA Rajasthan man, described by family as quiet and good in studies, is accused of a brutal rape and murder in Delhi and another sexual assau...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Policy flip-flops blur US stance on China ahead of Trump-Xi meetPresident Donald Trump's second term China policy faces challenges. Initial tariff hikes did not yield desired concessions from Beijing. Re...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Lebanon President Joseph Aoun says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talksLebanese President Aoun announced planned talks with Israel to end hostilities and occupation, despite strong rejection from Hezbollah. The...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
'Crocodile tears', 'election speech': Opposition's barbs at PM's address to nationOpposition leaders have strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent national address. They labeled it politically motivated a...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Lebanon president says working on 'permanent agreements' after Israel truceLebanese President Joseph Aoun announced a "new phase" of "permanent agreements" following a 10-day ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. ...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Once an institution of warmth and wit, parties are now an embodiment of symbol over experienceA recent party at Gwalior's Jai Vilas Palace offered a glimpse of genuine connection, a stark contrast to years of superficial gatherings. ...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
China weaponises Taiwan’s own voices in escalating information warChina is using social media platforms like Douyin to spread messages from Taiwanese opposition figures. These clips are then shared on plat...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal pawn in hands of Congress: BJPParty spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Congress is afraid of facing elections and trying to field its "pawn" from Varanasi to take on ...
25 Mar, 2014, 05.43 PM IST
- Kasab, the pawn
The pawn has been taken. But his king remains unchecked and his queen dictates policy to the US.
04 May, 2010, 05.34 AM IST