In a nation where only four women have ever earned the GM title, 35-year-old Harika remains one of its most enduring pillars. As her compatriots prepare for the traditional grind of World Championship cycles, Harika has qualified for the inaugural FIDE Women’s Freestyle Chess World Championship, which is set to take place next year.
A 37-year-old man, Arup Mondal, was found dead with a gunshot wound in his Kolkata flat. His family alleges foul play, pointing to a financial dispute with his alleged girlfriend, who has been detained. Two firearms were recovered. Investigators are probing whether it was murder or suicide, with family members strongly suggesting a planned killing.
Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, is celebrated on April 14th, 2026, marking a time for family gatherings, traditional feasts like mango pachadi, and welcoming prosperity. This ancient festival, rooted in the solar calendar and legends, blends Hindu traditions, agrarian joy, and enduring family bonds, offering a cultural reset for all.
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may trade range-bound with a bearish bias as a breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks remains elusive, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.
Canada is grappling with significant cybersecurity concerns over Anthropic’s new AI model, Claude Mythos. Regulators and top banks met to discuss its potential to weaponize software vulnerabilities, with experts warning of profound risks if misused. The government is engaging with Anthropic, emphasizing the need for trusted international partners and security in its upcoming AI strategy.
McClenaghan said CSK could use Dhoni as an impact player if he is available.
Despite ongoing FCC complaints, Jeff Bezos shared a photo of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, prompting a rare compliment from Elon Musk. The image signals the rocket’s third mission, which will feature a reused booster. Meanwhile, SpaceX is pushing back against Amazon’s FCC petition by highlighting Blue Origin’s own satellite plans.
Iran’s consulate in Mumbai pushed back on US President Donald Trump’s claims of its navy being “finished.” Showcasing fast missile boats and referencing a Shah Rukh Khan movie dialogue, Iran warned the US that “the movie is still left,” asserting their defense systems remain operational and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Babar, however, could not find rhythm and was dismissed for 18 off 20 balls. Babar Azam’s slow strike rate in T20s has been a topic of discussion in recent times, and Steve Smith denying him a single in the Big Bash League (BBL) earlier was a topic of discussion in cricketing circles.
OpenAI chief revenue officer Denise Dresser sent a four-page internal memo to staff on Sunday, signalling a clear shift in the company’s cloud allegiances—Amazon is now the enterprise growth engine, while Microsoft has “limited” its reach. The memo touts “staggering” inbound demand since the $50 billion Amazon partnership was announced in February. Meanwhile, Microsoft insists
