Trump, Harris locked tight in historic US election

The race between Democratic leader Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump for the White House has been truly unprecedented as it saw drama, tragedy, political comebacks, fierce......

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with US President Joe Biden on the......

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand......

When A President Disliked A PM

How could a President, seen as a political time-server, have manoeuvred things to a stage where he could strike fear into the heart of a prime minister who, only two-and-a-half years before, had......

'Hope I can be part of a futuristic fantasy'

'Dune deserves all the raves it has been getting.' In an ongoing series, Bollywood talents pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal......

WC: Erigaisi logs third straight win; Gukesh held

IMAGE: Arjun Erigaisi beat Shamsiddin Vokhidov in the 3rd round of the Chess World Cup in Panaji on Friday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Chess.com/X Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi continued with his......

World Champ Gukesh knocked out early

IMAGE: D Gukesh lost the second game of the third round under normal time control against a seasoned opponent known to be a fierce competitor.Photograph: Michal Walusza/FIDE World champion D......

Vidit Gujrathi dumped out of World Chess Cup

There are five Indians left in the fray after the first three rounds. IMAGE: Indian GM Vidit Gujrathi was eliminated from the FIDE World Cup after losing the second 10+10 game to Sam Shankland......

Chess WC: Arjun, Harikrishna enter last 16; Pragg bows out

IMAGE: Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi sealed a spot in the last 16 of the Chess World Cup with a win over Peter Leko of Hungary, in Panaji on Thursday. Photograph: Micha Walusza/FIDE Grandmasters Arjun......

Grand Swiss: Leaders Nihal, Bluebaum play out draw

R Vaishali lost her sole lead after going down to Bibisara Assaubayeva of Kazakhstan in the women's section. IMAGE: Indian GM Nihal Sarin and Germany's Matthias Bluebaum shook hands after a mere......