‘Unnecessary move’ or ‘good initiative’? What Indian chess GMs are saying on FIDE’s latest ‘experiment’ | Chess News

India’s top Grandmasters Pravin Thipsay, SL Narayanan, Abhimanyu Puranik, Srinath Narayanan, SP Sethuraman, and Shyam Sundar M (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Earning an official FIDE (the primary governing body of chess) rating has never been easy. A player must participate in FIDE-rated tournaments, which are organised under strict regulations and often require travel, entry…

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ADB launches $70 billion connectivity plan; Asia power and digital networks to expand by 2035

The Asian Development Bank on Sunday rolled out an ambitious $70 billion regional investment roadmap to strengthen electricity links and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific by 2035, in a push to improve resilience, reduce costs and widen access, PTI reported.The package combines two large programmes –a $50 billion Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative and…

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Who is Charles Lieber? Convicted Harvard scientist now leading China’s research to link the brain with computers |

Charles Lieber is one of the best-known names in nanoscience, but his career took a dramatic turn after a federal conviction in the United States. Once a leading Harvard chemistry professor, Lieber was convicted in 2021 of making false statements to federal authorities and tax-related offences tied to payments from China. Today, he is back…

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Kagiso Rabada: Gujarat Titans’ Kagiso Rabada caught smoking in hotel premises – Watch | Cricket News

Rabada caught smoking (Screengrab/X) Kagiso Rabada has once again found himself at the center of public attention, but this time not for his fiery spells with the ball. The Gujarat Titans speedster is trending across social media after being spotted smoking in a hotel premises alongside team staff, igniting debate among fans and critics alike.The…

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Australia Women 43/2 in 5.2 Overs | Australia Women vs South Africa Women Live Score, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Australia bat first in high-stakes game as Proteas eye statement victory

Australia start their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group 1 clash against South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester. The six-time champions arrive as the world’s top-ranked T20I side and remain one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. This tournament also marks the beginning of a new World Cup chapter…

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