Candidates Chess 2026: Why are Indians not starting as favourites? | Chess News

R Praggnanandhaa, Divya Deshmukh, and R Vaishali (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Two years ago, when Dommaraju Gukesh stormed the Candidates in Toronto, the chess world called it a miracle. By the time he dismantled Ding Liren in Singapore to become the youngest-ever World Champion, that “miracle” had become something else entirely, more like a…

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CCPA warns hotels, restaurants of action for levying ‘LPG, Gas surcharges’

NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday warned hotels and restaurants of action in case it found them levying additional charges under heads such as “LPG charges,” “gas surcharge,” and “fuel cost recovery” in food bills.The authority issued an advisory invoking provisions of Consumer Protection Act observing that such charges are being…

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Why are fewer Indian students heading overseas as study abroad numbers decline for three straight years

Study abroad choices for Indian students For more than a decade, the steady stream of Indian students boarding flights to foreign universities symbolised the country’s rising aspirations. From engineering and management to emerging fields like artificial intelligence and public policy, overseas degrees were seen as gateways to global careers and social mobility.Now, fresh data placed…

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DGCA issues new refund rules: Airlines to offer 48-hour look-in period to make changes & refunds to be made within 14 days | India News

NEW DELHI: Airlines will now provide a “look-in option” for a period of 48 hours after booking a ticket during which a passenger can cancel or amend the ticket without any additional charges, except fare difference, if the departure date is at least 7 and 15 days hence for domestic and international flights, respectively. Airlines…

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‘I F****G Love cricket, I F****G love this team’: Ben Stokes hits back at critics | Cricket News

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes has admitted that the past three months have been the most challenging period of his captaincy, following England’s disappointing 4-1 defeat in the Ashes in Australia.Despite the setback, Stokes has reaffirmed his commitment to leading the team forward alongside head…

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‘Chokers tag is yours’: Dale Steyn fires bold shot at New Zealand before final vs India | Cricket News

New Zealand’s Matt Henry , second from left, celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI) Former South Africa national cricket team pace legend Dale Steyn has made a bold remark ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, stating that New Zealand national cricket team could inherit the long-standing “chokers” label if they fail to overcome…

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Are you reading books? Here’s what you might be protecting without realising

As reading quietly fades into a task-driven activity, students risk losing more than a habit—they lose a powerful way to steady their minds. Drawing on research and neuroscience, the story explores how reading regulates the nervous system, builds empathy, and deepens thinking, even as digital distractions and academic pressures steadily push books out of students’…

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