Vaishali Rameshbabu (Photo: FIDE) There will be twin Indian representation at the highest boards of chess this time. On Wednesday, R Vaishali, lowest-ranked seed in the women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus, earned the right to challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for the world title later this year. The 24-year-old, with Praggnanandhaa, the other half of Chennai’s…
South Korea is leading an innovative effort with renewable energy that addresses how to resolve the major conflict between using land and protecting it. Historical solar farms generally require extensive deforestation; studies in Scientific Reports have indicated that conventional solar farms can eliminate 98 per cent of existing tree biomass. However, the new design for…
Today is a day for teamwork and building strong relationships; when honesty fuels your interactions, support will come your way. Your affectionate side comes alive, and it’s essential to express your feelings clearly, particularly towards the women in your life. You won’t feel like doing everything alone today, and that’s actually your strength. The Moon…
New Delhi: Delhi govt will soon roll out 20 advanced geriatric ambulances to strengthen emergency medical care for senior citizens, said health minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh. These specialised ambulances will be equipped with modern life-support systems and tailored facilities to address the unique healthcare needs of elderly patients, improving response time and pre-hospital care…
MUMBAI: Police investigating the deaths of two students from a suspected drug overdose at a music concert in Goregaon detained for questioning an individual cops believe to be a link in the supply chain of Ecstasy or MDMA. He is being questioned to verify his exact role.Police have so far made six arrests in the…
Bengaluru: It was JEE preparation that helped these two students ace CBSE Class 10 boards this year.Kalvi Jayeetha, a student of Sri Chaithanya Techno School, Hulimavu, has secured 499/500, if best of four subjects plus English is considered. She got 100 in English, Sanskrit, social science and information technology and 99 in science and 95…
CHENNAI: A case has been registered against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay and several party functionaries for alleged violations of election rules during a recent campaign. According to police, the action was initiated following a complaint by an Election Flying Squad official, who alleged that Vijay conducted a roadshow instead of the event for…
Hyderabad: Upping the ante against land acquisition for the Parigi industrial corridor, Telangana Jagruthi leader Kalvakuntla Kavitha said agricultural land was being acquired from marginal and small farmers in villages such as Kallapur, Rapole and Bhatla Chandaram, leaving them in distress.Kavitha, along with Dharma Samaj Party president Visharadhan, staged a protest in Vikarabad in front…
KOLKATA: Kolkata: At least two corporate entities — a real estate firm and a hospitality company — have jumped onto the election bandwagon and introduced campaigns urging citizens to step out and vote at the ensuing Assembly elections in the state. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has also roped in a popular animation character…
Mapusa: A lone wild elephant, Omkar, has sparked concern across Pernem taluka after shifting his movement from the Mopa plateau toward the fertile belts of Torsem and Tambose. The tusker has already left a trail of destruction in its wake, ravaging the orchards of local farmer Shatrughan Parab. The elephant’s progression toward Tambose—an area dense…
