R Praggnanandhaa talks about his Chess Olympiad campaign NEW DELHI: In the open section of the 2026 Candidates Tournament, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa was India’s sole representative in Cyprus earlier this year. He did not win the top prize there. But the quality of chess he played was unmistakably high.He has continued to maintain that standard at…
Voters line up at a polling station during general elections in Brasilia, Brasilia (AP Photo) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, an ally of US President Donald Trump and the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, will face each other in a runoff election on October 25 after neither…
Pursuing business goals often involves delays that can instill doubt about potential success. The wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita highlights the importance of steadfast dedication, reminding us that every effort counts. By focusing on consistent, small tasks, we can avoid being swamped by larger ambitions. Maintaining patience throughout this journey is crucial, as true success…
NEW DELHI: The GST Council should speed up refunds and address issues around accumulation of input tax credit, including for services and capital goods, while also allowing companies to take credit for expenses related to travel and insurance, EY India chairman & CEO Rajiv Memani said ahead of Wednesday’s meeting.Several of these issues are expected…
The devotional drama ‘Hanuman Ansh’ continued its theatrical run with a strong performance on its ninth Sunday. The spiritual drama witnessed a great rise in its daily earnings on October 4. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the movie has continued to attract audiences despite being in its 59th day of release.According to Sacnilk, ‘Hanuman Ansh’ collected…
File photo: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday hoped India would act on its request for former PM Sheikh Hasina’s extradition and expedite the process, saying that “while legal process is certainly a factor, political will is also essential”.The remarks came a day after Indian high commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi at…
General:There’s a cheerful current running through the day. The Moon supports learning and movement, while Jupiter blesses confidence, so you may feel more hopeful, more capable, and easier in yourself.A family event or gathering may come up, bringing pleasant company, familiar food, and that small comfort of being among your own people. Businesspersons can also…
MUMBAI: Advance growth continued to outstrip deposit growth at several banks in the second quarter of FY27, with loan books expanding at a double-digit pace across public sector and mid-sized private lenders despite efforts to accelerate deposit mobilisation.Provisional business updates for Q2FY27 show advances growing between 13% and 29% year-on-year across the banks, with smaller…
YouTuber and internet personality MrBeast recently visited India for a promotional event for producer Namit Malhotra’s much-anticipated ‘Ramayana’, bringing together some of the biggest names from Indian entertainment and sports.Nearly a week after his visit, the YouTube star took to his handle to share pictures from his time in India. Among the photos was a…
Hamam al-Hammami, the accused co-pilot in the flydubai incident (Image source: LinkedIn) The Omani co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv may have tried to crash the aircraft in the Saudi desert after realising that passengers were about to thwart his attempt to seize control of the plane, according…
