Month: April 2025

[ad_1] D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa (Photo: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: Another Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tournament has concluded, leaving Indian chess fans disappointed once again.Out of the twelve players competing at the Pavillon Chesnaie du Roy in Paris, four were Indian.Chess Olympiad gold medal-winning coach GM Srinath Narayanan, who will captain Team MGD1 at the upcoming FIDE 2025 World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships, believes Indian grandmasters need more time to adapt to the freestyle format.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"It is too early to draw sweeping conclusions based on just two tournaments so far. Aside from the format, it's also important to consider the exceptionally high level of opposition, with almost all the world's best players participating," Srinath told TimesofIndia.com during an exclusive interaction.Freestyle Chess, inspired by the principles of […]

[ad_1] Sunil Narine fails bat test in Mullanpur. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: In a dramatic moment during Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) Indian Premier League 2025 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mullanpur, Sunil Narine's bat failed the official gauge test — highlighting the BCCI's recent clampdown on oversized bats during live IPL matches.The incident occurred just before KKR began their unsuccessful chase of PBKS' modest 112-run target.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Reserve umpire Saiyed Khalid conducted random checks outside the playing area, where Narine and fellow KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi stood together. While Raghuvanshi's bat passed the standard test, the thickest part of Narine's bat couldn't slide through the house-shaped gauge, violating ICC's prescribed bat size limits.WATCH:Despite the bat drama, Narine had a mixed outing — claiming 2 for 14 with the ball but managing just […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has offered an apology over his viral catchphrase "King Kar Lega", originally intended as a show of support for Babar Azam.The phrase, coined to back the former Pakistan captain, has since drawn criticism from fans who associate it with Babar's dip in form.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Addressing the issue during a Pakistan Super League post-match press conference, Hasan said, "If people think saying ‘King Kar Lega’ was a mistake, then I apologise to all fans, including Babar."Who's that IPL player?Despite the backlash, the fast bowler stood by his words, stating, "He was the best, is the best, and will bounce back soon. Everyone goes through tough times." Hasan also brushed off the trolling, saying he has learned not to let online abuse affect him.On the field, Hasan was […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday launched a sharp counterattack on Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath over his remarks on the recent communal violence in Murshidabad, reminding him of the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj that had claimed over 30 lives.While addressing a meeting with Muslim clerics, Mamata called Yogi the 'biggest Bhogi' and highlighted concerns about alleged encounters in Uttar Pradesh."Yogi is saying big things. He is the biggest Bhogi (meaning materialist). Multiple lives were lost in Mahakumbh. Many people are killed in encounters in Uttar Pradesh," Mamata said.Yogi doesn't let people take out rallies. There is a lot of freedom in Bengal," she added.This comes a day after Yogi alleged that "Bengal is burning" and accused Mamata of calling rioters “messengers of peace”. “Such anarchy must be controlled. The only treatment for these […]

[ad_1] CSK's MS Dhoni (right) and Shivam Dube in action during their match against LSG in Lucknow. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has reached its halfway point, and the situation looks unusually grim for the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). With only two wins from their first seven games, CSK finds itself languishing at the bottom of the table. The pressing question now is: can they bounce back in the remaining seven matches? HitsOne of the few bright spots for CSK this season has been Noor Ahmad. The Afghan spinner has been sensational, taking 12 wickets in 7 games at an average of 14.25 and an economy rate of 7.12. He currently holds the Purple Cap and has been the backbone of their bowling attack. Another positive has been Khaleel Ahmad, who sits just […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. It noted that undoing "waqf by user" would create several issues and sought the central government's reply to over 100 petitions challenging the Act. However, it refused to put a stay on the operation of the law.On inclusion of non-Muslim members in the Central and state Waqf boards, the apex court asked if the BJP-led Centre would "allow Muslims to be part of Hindu religious trusts". It ruled that ex-officio members could be appointed regardless of religion but others had to be Muslims.The court is set to hear the matter at 2pm on Thursday. What SC said on removal of 'waqf by user' provision?The top court noted that most of the mosques were built during 14th and 15th century […]

[ad_1] Bollywood music has always been more than just entertainment — it’s a reflection of culture, emotion, and identity. While today’s songs often trend on social media for their catchy beats and viral hooks, it’s the 90s melodies that still resonate deeply across generations. Be it weddings, long drives, or quiet evenings, 90s songs continue to make their way into playlists. So, what makes them unforgettable while today’s tracks often fade away with time? We explore the musical journey from the golden 90s to today's remix-heavy era.The Golden Era of Bollywood Music – What Made the 90s Special?The 1990s marked a musical renaissance in Bollywood. Melody was king, and songs were built on strong vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and soulful tunes. Singers like Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik, Sonu Nigam, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Udit Narayan, Sunidhi Chauhan, and others dominated the charts with […]