R Praggnanandhaa defeats Javokhir Sindarov in the Sinquefield Cup's second round, sharing the lead with Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Levon Aronian, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, after a 95-move game where Sindarov's 82nd move mistake sealed his loss.
GSM Foils Managing Director Mohansingh Parmar was injured in a firing incident in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra. Whole-time director Sagar Bhanushali was arrested, suspected of plotting the attack to avoid repaying Rs 32 crore to Parmar and gain company control after suffering US stock market losses.
Defending champions India announced formidable men's and women's chess squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, led by D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and R Vaishali. Separately, Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside due to EU sanctions.
A mother, Shalina Rahman (42), and her daughter, Sameeha (15), died trying to save a 7-year-old relative who got into difficulty off an Essex beach. The boy is on life support as police investigate the West Mersea tragedy.
Israel's Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, nicknamed the 'Eye of Sauron' for its glowing receiver, uses 50,000 mirrors to concentrate sunlight and generate electricity. Built in the Negev Desert for optimal conditions, it's a feat of engineering but faces environmental concerns regarding bird mortality and economic questions about its cost-effectiveness.
Eskişehir'in Çifteler ilçesindeki Abbashalimpaşa Mahallesi, 113 yıllık tarihi ve "cetvelle çizilmiş" mimari yapısıyla dikkat çekiyor. Balkan Savaşları sonrası Bulgaristan'dan göç eden Türklerin kurduğu köyde, imar planına sadık kalınarak yapılar inşa ediliyor.
Yaz aylarında artan sıcaklıklarla çocuklarda ishal vakaları yükseliyor. Uzmanlar, dehidratasyon tehlikesine dikkat çekerek hijyen, güvenilir su ve gıda tüketimi ile rotavirüs aşısının önemini vurguluyor. Tedavide temel yaklaşım sıvı ve elektrolit kaybını yerine koymaktır.
Gene Shalit, the "Today" show's flamboyant movie critic for over four decades, has died at 100. Known for his distinctive mustache, puns, and "Critic's Corner" segment, Shalit transitioned from print journalism to television, becoming a prominent voice in film criticism.
Indian chess prodigy Pranesh Munirethinam faces uncertainty over his participation in the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Hong Kong due to a visa delay. Coach RB Ramesh has appealed for urgent assistance to expedite the process.
Mãe é investigada pela Polícia Civil de Lagoa Santa (MG) após relatar o suposto desaparecimento e morte de seu bebê. Ela apresentou versões contraditórias sobre o ocorrido, e a criança ainda não foi localizada.
India’s chess boom is inspiring young talents, but families face huge financial and logistical struggles behind the scenes. Parents spend lakhs on foreign tournaments, visas, travel, and coaching, often without sponsorship or federation support. Many also deal with poor tournament systems in India and scams abroad. Despite rising success stories like Vaishali and Gukesh, chess parents say survival in the sport remains extremely difficult.
Vaishali Rameshbabu’s journey to the Women’s Candidates title wasn’t easy. After a poor run in Chennai shattered her confidence, she even considered skipping the Grand Swiss. A crucial two-hour call with Karthikeyan Murali changed her mind. A mental reset helped her win the event, regain form, and now she prepares to face world champion Ju Wenjun.
Die indische Schachgroßmeisterin Vaishali stand lange im Schatten ihres erfolgreicheren Bruders. Nun spielt sie um die Weltmeisterschaft. Und er darf ihre Banane halten.
