Author: Rahul M

History will be made on Saturday, 26 July, as the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 final features an all-Indian clash between Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh. This is the first time two Indian players will compete against each other in the final of the prestigious tournament. This is a testimony of India’s growing power in Chess World as Recently D Gukesh became the youngest World Champion defeating Ding Liren. After a rest day on Friday, the title match will begin with two Classical games on 26 and 27 July. If the score remains tied, tiebreaks will take place on Monday,…

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah added another milestone to his illustrious career by becoming only the third Asian bowler to claim 50 Test wickets in England, joining legends Wasim Akram (53) and Ishant Sharma (51). The landmark came during the ongoing fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford on Friday. Bumrah reached the mark in his 12th Test appearance in England, boasting an average of 26.38 and an economy rate of 2.79. He also has four four-wicket hauls in the country. On Day 3 of the Test, Bumrah bowled a disciplined 15-over spell, conceding 48 runs and dismissing…

Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter Narayan Jagadeesan has received an unexpected maiden Test call-up to join India’s squad in England ahead of the fifth and final Test at The Oval. The 29-year-old, who has not yet featured at the India A level, has been brought in as a replacement for vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who has been sidelined for six weeks due to a foot injury. Jagadeesan will be the backup to Dhruv Jurel, stepping into the squad just as he was preparing for regular practice sessions. Reflecting on this surprising development, Jagadeesan mentioned a key figure who has influenced his journey who…

The smooth passage of the Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Bill in the state Assembly recently saw the members of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which includes the Congress, NCP(SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT), failing to even express their dissent against the legislation dubbed as “Urban Naxal Bill”, which seeks “effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of Left-wing extremist organisations”. The only dissenter from the Opposition ranks on the floor of the House was CPI(M) MLA Vinod Nikole. The Bill’s critics have warned that it grants sweeping powers to the State that could criminalise dissent and ideological activity under…

Cosmetic procedures have exploded in popularity over the past decade, with lip fillers rising to the top of the wish lists, especially for younger crowds. Yet, like any decision that alters your appearance, it makes sense to balance the highlights and the drawbacks and know what you’re signing up for.  The conversation sharpened recently when Uorfi Javed, famous for her daring style and unfiltered takes, shared that she’d dissolved the fillers she’d worn for nine years. She spoke openly about her teenage fixation on fuller lips and how, after nearly a decade, she suddenly didn’t recognise her reflection anymore. Her…

In an alarming development, authorities recently busted many Islamic conversion rackets spread across districts. In a month, several gangs were exposed in Bhopal, Balrampur, Agra, Prayagraj, Aligarh and Kushinagar, which targeted Hindu girls by luring or trapping them in relationships. These Islamic gangs not only targeted vulnerable Hindu women for conversions, but people running these gangs accumulated huge wealth through foreign funding. Some of these gangs have been found to have links with terrorist organisations. College-going women were targeted in Bhopal The first big case of an Islamic religious conversion racket came to light in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. In this…

Peptic ulcers are painful sores that appear on the inner lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. They usually cause a burning feeling, especially when your stomach is empty or during the night. These ulcers mostly happen because of a bacterial infection called H. pylori or from using pain-relief medicines for a long time, which irritate the stomach lining. Although alcohol and spicy foods don’t directly cause ulcers, they can make the symptoms worse. Dr Shubham Vatsya, Senior Consultant – Gastroenterology at Fortis Hospital, explains what causes peptic ulcers and how common they are in…

New Delhi: A commonly used type 2 diabetes medication in the US — Glipizide — may be linked to a higher rate of heart-related conditions, claimed a study.  Researchers from Mass General Brigham examined nationwide data from nearly 50,000 patients treated with different sulfonylureas. They found that glipizide was linked to a higher incidence of heart failure, related hospitalisation, and death compared to dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open. “Patients with type 2 diabetes are at heightened risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents such as stroke and cardiac arrest,” said corresponding author Alexander Turchin, Division…

India’s narrow 22-run defeat at Lord’s saw them fall behind 1-2 in the five-match series. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the team fought hard but once again faltered on the final day, despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja. Tiwary Criticises Over-Reliance on All-Rounders Tiwary was critical of Gambhir’s preference for all-rounders over specialist players in the Test format. “I have said earlier as well that Test cricket is a game of specialists, but we are sidelining them and trusting all-rounders more,” Tiwary told IANS. He pointed out a pattern of dropping players after underperforming and bringing in fresh…

New Delhi: Extending his support to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s allegations against the Election Commission in Karnataka, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that bogus votes were found in several urban booths across the state and the matter would be brought to the notice of the public and the poll body. Speaking to ANI, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister stated that Congress party has conducted research in many booths and found that votes were shifted “without” any proper documents. “We conducted research in many booths of Karnataka, especially in the urban sectors, where we found that votes were shifted there…