Rathanvel VS became India's 99th chess Grandmaster after a four-and-a-half-year wait to achieve the 2500 Elo rating. He overcame financial struggles, injuries, and rating plateaus, crediting his parents' support, and now plans to continue his career in chess, including teaching and opening an academy.
Harshavardhan GB, 22, from Chennai, secures India's 97th Grandmaster title in chess, achieving the final GM norm at the 2nd Chola Chess GM Norm Tournament, marking a relief after a 6-year pursuit since his International Master title in 2020.
A Delta Air Lines jet aborted its landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Saturday, coming within roughly 300 feet of an American Airlines plane. The FAA is investigating the incident, which involved two commercial flights and is a topic of concern for aviation safety experts.
The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson was named Finals MVP for his historic scoring performance, capping a season that saw the team overcome decades of doubt and near-misses. The victory is seen as a major cultural event for New York City.
Ray Dalio's "Pain + Reflection = Progress" formula highlights systematic reflection after professional failures for growth. Organizations that quickly learn and adapt gain a competitive edge over those relying solely on increased effort.
Manu Bhaker, the 24-year-old two-time Olympic bronze medallist from 2024 Paris Olympics, celebrated 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional Instagram post reflecting on her journey from teenage prodigy to one of India's biggest sporting stars. She recalled her early obsession with the sport, her Commonwealth Games gold at age 16 in Australia, and difficult phases including fifth-place finishes at 2018 and 2023 Asian Games despite topping qualification. Her post came a day after an NRAI event where she was asked about cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, sparking online debate about cricket narratives dominating other Indian sports.
Manu Bhaker, the 24-year-old Indian shooter who won bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marked 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional social media post reflecting on her journey from teenage prodigy to one of India's biggest sporting stars.
Manu Bhaker marked 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional social media post, reflecting on her journey from a teenage prodigy to a two-time Olympic medallist at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old recalled her early obsession with the sport, her Commonwealth Games gold in 2018 at age 16, and difficult phases including fifth-place finishes at the 2018 and 2023 Asian Games despite topping qualification.
