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The Pole Star of India's chess camp, from Anand to Gukesh

Radosław Wojtaszek was around 21 years old and rated 2600 when he joined Viswanathan Anand's World Championship team. He had played against Anand in a Bundesliga game in 2007, which ended in a draw. Soon after, to the Pole's surprise, Anand asked him if he would be willing to join his team.

LIVERPOOL IN LEAGUE CUP SEMIS, ARSENAL ADVANCE TOO

Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Ashwin's call and why retirement can be a fresh start

Ashwin's sudden turn midway through a Test series has shocked everyone. It seems he ended his glorious spell angry/frustrated/disappointed; he wasn't central to the Indian team's plans anymore.

Richa, Smriti take India to series win

Smriti Mandhana (77) and Richa Ghosh (54) led the charge in an emphatic win for India as they defeated West Indies by 60 runs in the third T20I, clinching the series 2-1 at the DY Patil in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

KOHLI CONFRONTS MEDIA OVER FAMILY PRIVACY IN MELBOURNE

India batter Virat Kohli was involved in a verbal exchange with a media person at the Melbourne Airport, upon arriving in Victoria ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

ICC agrees on hybrid model, India to play CT games at a neutral venue

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday approved the hybrid model for next year's Champions Trophy, ending a month-long deadlock over the venue for the competition.

Ashwin back home, says zero regrets on retirement

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin returned home to Chennai on Thursday morning one day after his retirement from international cricket midway through India's ongoing Test series against Australia.

Micromax, Phison form JV for storage chips

Indian mobile phone company Micromax Informatics has tied up with Taiwanese NAND storage chip maker Phison Electronics to develop high-end storage products for enterprise, automotive and artificial intelligence (AI) models.

FMCG firms may hike prices by 5% amid rising costs

Your next pack of cookies could be lighter than the one you got for the same price last time.

BHARTI AIRTEL PAYS ₹3,626 CR TO CLEAR 2016 SPECTRUM DUES

Indian telecom carrier Bharti Airtel has made an early payment of ₹3,626 crore to the Indian government, the company said on Thursday, settling all its liabilities for the spectrum acquired in 2016.

Govt to make online grocers sell pulses under Bharat Dal

Virtual shelves of online grocers, such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Swiggy, may soon see the debut of an unlikely item: Subsidised dal from the Government of India.

Air India orders 34 trainer jets for FTO

Air India has ordered 34 trainer aircraft to support the training of cadet pilots at the Flight Training Organisation (FTO), which is set to commence operations in Amravati by the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals, the airline said on Thursday.

Fed sneezes, Indian markets catch cold

Falling streak Nifty and Sensex closed 1.02% and 1.2% lower, after the Fed decision to slow rate cuts rattled stocks worldwide.

Ukraine peace deal: Putin says he's open for talks with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he was ready for talks at \"any time\" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office.

US prez pledges to cut GHG emissions by more than 60%

I'm proud that my administration is carrying out the boldest climate agenda in American history. JOE BIDEN, US President

Trump tariffs and the making of a trade war

Before targeting the US's two neighbours and rival China, Donald Trump should bear in mind that there will be no winners in this war

Oscars are no yardstick to judge Indian cinema

The failure of Laapataa Ladies to make it to the Best International Feature shortlist at the Oscars means that this prize will continue to elude Indian cinema.

Five principles integral to better schooling systems

WHILE THERE IS A CASE FOR A COMMON CURRICULUM, IT MUST HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS THAT RESPECT LOCAL CONTEXTS.

Power shifts in China's defence establishment

There are signs that the Chinese military is facing significant internal strife.

Commonwealth, climate action key in PM-King Charles III talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a conversation with King Charles III and said that the two had discussions on topics of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action, and sustainability while extending his best wishes for the King's health and well-being.

EC SUMMONS EPS AND OPS IN 'TWO LEAVES' SYMBOL ALLOTMENT CASE

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called AIADMK general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS) and expelled party leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) to appear for a personal hearing on December 23 in New Delhi.

Sidda slams Shah over remarks on Ambedkar

Stepping up the attack against Union minister Amit Shah for his comments on BR Ambedkar in the Parliament, senior Congress leader and Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday claimed that Shah would have been a \"Gujari\" (scrap dealer) if there wasn't Ambedkar's Constitution.

Flesh, bones were of B'desh MP: DNA report

DNA reports have confirmed that the human flesh and bones recovered from separate locations in West Bengal were that of slain Bangladeshi lawmaker Md Anwarul Azim Anar, a senior official of the state police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said on Thursday.

SC stays Kerala HC curbs on elephants in temple festivals

The Supreme Court on Thursday effectively stayed a series of restrictions imposed by the Kerala high court on the use of elephants in temple festivals, describing them as \"impractical\" and exceeding judicial authority.

Very few life jackets and boat was overcrowded: Survivors recall horror

Ashraf Pathaan shudders as he recounts the harrowing sequence of events from Wednesday, right from when the ferry boat he and his family members were travelling on was hit by a Navy craft, to when help finally arrived and rescued him and two of his family members. He, however, lost his wife and a seven-year-old in the tragedy off the Mumbai coast.

Reject 26/11 accused's writ plea against extradition: US

The United States government has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition filed by 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to avoid his extradition to India.

INDIA, U.S. MUST WORK TOGETHER TO DECREASE TARIFFS: GARCETTI

India remains the world's \"highest tariff major economy\" and New Delhi and Washington should work together to reduce tariffs and make trade more fair, US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Thursday.

B'DESH INTERIM GOVT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTING MINORITIES: MIN

India on Thursday expressed concern at incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and said the interim government in Dhaka has the primary responsibility of protecting their life and liberty.

'Very few life jackets and boat was overcrowded': Survivors recall horror

'Very few life jackets and boat was overcrowded': Survivors recall horror

US, India strengthen space collaboration

US, INDIA AGREED TO PROMOTE DEFENCE SPACE COOPERATION THROUGH THE DOMAINS DEFENCE DIALOGUE