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Chess | ‘I’m 22 years old’ – Hans Niemann takes a swipe at Magnus Carlsen | Chess News

File photo of USA’s Hans Niemann. (Image: X) American Grandmaster Hans Niemann has taken a jibe at Magnus Carlsen ahead of the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, where the duo are likely to lock horns.Niemann is one of the 16 players participating in the Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle […]

Israel strikes Syria’s military HQ in Damascus; civilian toll crosses 250 in Sweida amid escalating tensions — top developments

Image used for representative purposes Israel launched a direct strike on the Syrian regime’s military headquarters in Damascus late Wednesday, blowing open the entrance gate of the defense compound in a rare and high-profile escalation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike was carried out in response to the Syrian regime’s actions against Druze […]

JD Vance’s tie‑breaking vote on $9 billion DOGE cuts: Who are the biggest losers? | World News

Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote in the Senate to advance a controversial $9 billion federal spending cut package, breaking a 50–50 deadlock. The bill, part of President Donald Trump’s broader DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency,) initiative, aims to curb what the administration describes as wasteful or outdated expenditures. Supporters argue the move […]

Ukraine-Russia war: What are Patriot missile systems—the defence system Kyiv will receive in US military aid

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP images) US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that Ukraine will receive Patriot missile systems as part of a new American military aid package, a move warmly welcomed in Kyiv as it faces relentless Russian drone and missile attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly requested more Patriot systems in […]

Shah Rukh Khan, AR Rahman, Mary Kom, and Jasprit Bumrah star in Zomato’s new campaign on hustle and discipline – watch : Bollywood News

Food delivery platform Zomato has unveiled a new advertising campaign featuring prominent Indian personalities—actor Shah Rukh Khan, composer AR Rahman, boxer Mary Kom, and cricketer Jasprit Bumrah. The ad has gained attention across digital platforms for its high-profile casting and message around effort and persistence. Shah Rukh Khan, AR Rahman, Mary Kom, and Jasprit Bumrah […]

Heer Express trailer launch: Gulshan Grover’s UNIQUE record: “I acted in debut films of Rani Mukerji, Bipasha Basu, Kangana Ranaut, Katrina Kaif”; lauds Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “Women in Gangubai Kathiawadi’s time were voluptuous, bigger and yet Alia Bhatt was cast…” : Bollywood News

Ashutosh Rana, Gulshan Grover, Sanjay Mishra, Pritt Kamani and debutant Divita Juneja along with director Umesh Shukla attended the launch of the trailer of their upcoming film Heer Express in Mumbai. Gulshan Grover rocked the show with his observations and trivia. Heer Express trailer launch: Gulshan Grover’s UNIQUE record: “I acted in debut films of […]

Emmys nominations 2025: ‘The Studio’ breaks records, ‘Andor’ shut out in shocker — full list of nominations

The Television Academy today announced the nominees for the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards, with record-breaking recognition for The Studio and a surprising absence for Andor in major categories. Apple TV+’s freshman comedy The Studio emerged as a standout, earning 23 nominations — the most ever for a debut comedy. The series secured nods for Outstanding […]

Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan Turns 23: Juhi Parmar recreates her iconic look 23 : Bollywood News

It’s been 23 years since Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan first aired, yet the show continues to hold a special place in the hearts of viewers. Back in the early 2000s, when daily soaps were primarily slotted for evenings or prime time, Kumkum broke all norms by becoming one of the highest-rated shows in […]

‘Poker Face’ Season 2 review: Another winning hand from Natasha Lyonne and Rian Johnson

A still from ‘Poker Face’ Season 2 | Photo Credit: Peacock Even with an extra two episodes than Season 1, Poker Face still leaves us wanting more. After the three- episode premiere where Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) with her lie detector at full throttle and solving crimes, dodges hits ordered by Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Perlman), […]

Explained: Why critics say new Superman movie is ‘anti-Israel’ — decoding the politics of James Gunn film | World News

TL;DR Superman sparks backlash: The new Superman film is accused of portraying Israel negatively through allegorical storytelling. Fictional war, real parallels: Viewers say the fictional conflict between Boravia and Jarhanpur mirrors the Israel–Gaza war. Filmmakers deny intent: Director James Gunn insists no real-world countries were referenced—but critics aren’t convinced. Social media erupts: Posts praising the […]