Magnus Carlsen (Image credit: X) Magnus Carlsen is known for making headlines with his moves on the chessboard. But on the opening day of the Global Chess League, the five-time world champion gave fans something to laugh about away from the board.After his game against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Carlsen tried to shake hands with his opponent….
Just three days before the math Olympiad, he was hospitalised. What happened next made his family emotional (Photo: tienphong.vn) For most students, falling ill just days before an important examination would mean staying home, resting and putting the competition aside.For sixth-grader Mai Ngoc Duy of Tran My Ninh Secondary School in Thanh Hoa, the situation…
Ashish Yadav’s life changed dramatically after he moved from his village in Uttar Pradesh to Hisar to pursue javelin. In just 15 months, the 19-year-old has become a World U-20 silver medallist and the second Indian after Neeraj Chopra to win silver in the event.However, his family’s financial struggles continue, and he is still searching…
PRAYAGRAJ: In a major administrative action, UP Board has automatically withdrawn the recognition of 465 self-financed schools across the state after finding that they neither sent any students to Board examinations nor conducted classes for two consecutive academic sessions, 2024-25 and 2025-26.The highest number of derecognised institutions belongs to the Prayagraj region, with 150 schools,…
The biggest difference between a regular mirror and a magnifying mirror is the level of detail it shows. Walk into a hotel bathroom, and you will often find a familiar setup: a large mirror above the sink and, beside it, a smaller circular mirror attached to an adjustable arm.For many guests, it is just another…
The RBI said the move would help UPI “continue to scale, innovate and serve consumers.” NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India has backed the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-value UPI transactions, saying the move would help strengthen the long-term sustainability of India’s digital payments ecosystem.The National Payments Corporation of India…
Few things are more disappointing than reaching for a loaf of bread only to find that it has become dry, hard or slightly stale. Whether it is homemade bread, sourdough or a store-bought loaf, keeping it soft for several days can be tricky. One simple kitchen trick involves something most households already have in the…
Global markets rallied on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, raising hopes of lower energy prices, easing inflation pressures and reduced risks to the global economy.Asian equities surged, the US dollar fell to its weakest level since June 5, and oil prices tumbled more than 4%…