R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) French Grandmaster (GM) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has ranked India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the third tier (B tier) for the upcoming Candidates tournament, calling it a bit of a “hot take”.While he made it clear that all eight players have a chance to win, he based his ranking mainly on current form rather […]
Georgia Tech have hired Scott Cross, the successful former head coach at Troy University, as their new men’s basketball head coach, the school announced on Friday. This move comes quickly after the firing of Damon Stoudamire and signals a fresh direction for a program eager to return to national relevance in the competitive ACC. Notably, […]
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been dealt a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with key pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana struggling with injuries.Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed during the team’s pre-season press conference that Pathirana will miss the early phase of the tournament due to a calf strain and is expected to return […]
Palaeontologists have discovered an incredibly well-preserved fossil skeleton measuring only 1 centimetre long in the Ukhaa Tolgod area of the Gobi Desert. This fossil is believed to be one of the earliest examples of what are referred to as ‘micro-mammals’ from the Late Cretaceous time period. The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), which was […]
Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Geetanjali Dental and Research Institute organised an oral health awareness programme and free dental check-up camp at BN College of Pharmacy on the occasion of World Oral Health Day. The initiative aimed to spread awareness about dental and gum hygiene among university students. The 2026 theme, “Healthy Mouth, Healthy […]
Basketball legend Dennis Rodman is crossing over once again, this time into the WWE Hall of Fame. The five-time NBA champion will be inducted as part of the Class of 2026. This marks Rodman’s second Hall of Fame honour, following his 2011 entry into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The ceremony is scheduled […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claimed victory over US and Israel in a written message for the Persian New Year, Nowruz on Friday. “At the moment, due to the particular unity that has been created between you our compatriots — despite all the differences in religious, intellectual, cultural and political origins — the enemy has […]
Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): An awareness programme was organised at Fateh Sagar Lake by Green People Committee to mark World Sparrow Day, with a focus on sparrow conservation and environmental awareness. Observed every year on March 20, the day highlights the declining population of sparrows and the loss of their natural habitats. During […]
Following a recent nine-day exploration of India, American far-right figure Laura Loomer has declared the nation ‘extraordinary,’ arguing that media narratives surrounding it are largely exaggerated. She emphasized her sense of safety and warmth throughout her stay, commending the local cuisine, vibrant culture, and generous hospitality. Loomer even predicts India as a formidable superpower on […]
The Trump administration sued Harvard University, alleging the school violated Jewish students’ civil rights, in the latest escalation of the government’s yearlong campaign against the Ivy League school.The suit alleged Harvard failed to protect its Jewish and Israeli students by ignoring hostility on campus and refusing to enforce antiharassment rules. The suit, being filed Friday […]
