Northeast’s first GM, 17-year-old Mayank Chakraborty and pupil Pratitee Bordoloi become Asia’s junior chess champions | Chess News

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Mayank Chakraborty and Pratitee Bordoloi (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th Grandmaster and the first from the Northeast region last March. He is still 17. Talking to him, however, gives away very little about his age; he sounds more like a man with years of experience on his shoulders.On Tuesday, he added … Read more

Samantha Ruth Prabhu nails maternity fashion in colour-blocked silk kaftan that comes with Rs 54,800 price tag | Hindi Movie News

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu stuns in Payal Khandwala (Image Credits Instagram) Samantha Ruth Prabhu is making a strong case for effortless maternity fashion with her latest look. The actor opted for an ochre-coloured silk kaftan priced at Rs 54,800, bringing together comfort, understated luxury and a relaxed silhouette, making it a standout choice for a sophisticated … Read more

School holiday August 28, 2026: Check state-wise closure updates amid rain and Raksha Bandhan

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Nadia: School students shop for ‘rakhis’ ahead of the ‘Raksha Bandhan’ festival, in Nadia, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) School holiday August 28: Students and parents are checking school schedules for Friday, August 28, 2026, as heavy rain continues in parts of India and Raksha Bandhan falls on the same day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) … Read more

Arshdeep Singh: ‘I want to play all three formats’: Arshdeep Singh reveals India’s Test ambitions | Cricket News

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India’s Arshdeep Singh attends a training session ahead of the second one day international cricket match between India and Afghanistan in Lucknow, India, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup) BENGALURU: Pacer Arshdeep Singh’s last red-ball appearance before the ongoing 2026-27 domestic season-opener came in the Duleep Trophy last season.The Punjab pacer, primarily a white-ball specialist, … Read more

1st photos of suspected killers of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan surface | Lucknow News

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The first photos of the suspected killers of YouTuber/singer Ankit Baliyan LUCKNOW: The first photos of the suspected killers of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan, 32, have surfaced after he was shot dead outside a gym in Shamli on Wednesday evening.Police said the attackers had allegedly carried out reconnaissance of the area before targeting … Read more

In 1793, goats were introduced to Hawaii’s Kahoʻolawe; their population later reached about 50,000, and 200 years later the last feral goat was removed after severe vegetation loss and erosion

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The cultural importance of the island is demonstrated by the some 3,000 archeological and historical sites and features that were documented through 2004. From an island carved by voyagers, farmers and sacred traditions comes the unlikely story of thousands of hungry goats. They grew on Kaho’olawe from a small 18th-century introduction into a herd of … Read more

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From E coli to amenity gaps: What CAG found beyond the railway makeover | India News

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Vande Bharat to E. coli: What CAG found behind Indian Railways’ big makeover (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Indian Railways is in the middle of one of its biggest modernisation drives, spanning station redevelopment, new trains, electrification and record capital investment. A recent CAG audit, however, shows that alongside this expansion, gaps remain in some … Read more

Chandra Grahan 2026: These 5 Things Should Be Removed From Home Before Sutak Starts- Vastu Secrets

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Sutak Kaal household rules are important for the Chandra Grahan on 28 August 2026. Families traditionally clean kitchens and puja spaces before this restricted period begins. Stale cooked food and uncovered items are cleared from homes before Sutak commences. Old flowers from puja areas and unpreserved food are also removed. Naivedya or food offerings are … Read more

MBA degree is paying more than engineering: Top 10 B-schools offer Rs 27.4 lakh average, while the salary premium of MBAs over engineering is set to rise from 52% to 59%

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The average annual pay at the top 10 B-schools stood at 27.4 lakh. If you thought that your good old MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree was losing relevance, think again! According to Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 report, MBA degrees continue to command a premium over engineering positions.In fact, an MBA is emerging … Read more