Big changes in Chess World Cup! FIDE approves new format for Open and Women’s events from 2027 | Chess News

FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 Divya Deshmukh and FIDE World Cup 2025 winner Javokhir Sindarov (PTI Photos) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a major overhaul of the World Cup and Women’s World Cup formats from 2027, aiming to make the tournaments shorter, more inclusive and more rewarding for players.The biggest change is that…

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Govinda announces silver-screen comeback with ‘Roopa’ and ‘Duniyadari’ with title poster reveal, says ‘Now I’m ready’ | Hindi Movie News

Actor Govinda is returning to the big screen with upcoming films ‘Roopa’ and ‘Duniyadari’. He will be seen opposite newcomer Rani Swarnkar in these projects. Govinda is also producing these films, which are aimed at young audiences. He spoke about his personal and professional life at the press conference. The actor was last seen in…

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Ranbir Kapoor buys 25 acres land in Pune for Rs 16.42 crore months after Ayodhya property purchase |

After investing in a property in Ayodhya, Ranbir Kapoor has expanded his real estate portfolio by purchasing nearly 25 acres of land in Pune’s Mulshi taluka for Rs 16.42 crore, according to property registration.The deal, registered on April 30, 2026, includes four adjoining land parcels located in Pimpri village. The largest parcel, measuring 43,800 sq…

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‘No French players in France team’: Ex-Spain PM’s remark sparks racism row ahead of World Cup clash

France team at FIFA World Cup (AP Photo) Spain’s former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has come under fire after claiming that France’s national football team has “no French players” ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final between the two countries.The remark, made in an opinion piece for Spanish news website El Debate, sparked widespread criticism from…

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Jay Z’s Sunday concert faces 3-hour delay; rapper apologizes, says it was for ‘everyone’s safety outside’ |

Jay Z apologizes after Sunday concert faces a three-hour delay. While Jay Z is currently on his ongoing 30th anniversary series tour, one of his latest performances ended up drawing considerable criticism. The rapper was set to perform the finale of his three-night run at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, but attendees faced a three-hour delay….

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‘I would be very surprised’: Dinesh Karthik doubts Andy Flower will leave RCB for England Test coaching role | Cricket News

RCB head coach Andy Flower (ANI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower would be an outstanding candidate to succeed Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach but feels the Zimbabwean is unlikely to leave the IPL franchise because of his existing commitments.England are searching for a new Test…

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Renewable energy boost: Aditya Birla Group to buy Shell-backed Sprng Energy; deal worth $1.8 billion

The final equity payment to Shell will be calculated after taking into account adjustments related to debt, cash and other items outlined in the transaction agreements. (AI image) Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd (ABRen), the renewable energy arm of Grasim Industries, has entered into an agreement to acquire Sprng Energy from Shell Overseas Investment BV in…

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Inside Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi’s decades-long love story, from teenage sweethearts to soulmates: ‘The moment I looked in his eyes…’ |

Inside Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi’s decades-long love story, from teenage sweethearts to soulmates: ‘The moment I looked in his eyes…’ Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi‘s love story remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring romances. Even years after the Road House star’s death in 2009 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, Lisa still becomes emotional…

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Why Dubai’s housing market slowed in 2026; sales fell 16%, prices dipped by 7%

Housing sales and prices in Dubai plunged to Middle East war Dubai’s residential property market slowed down in the first half of 2026 as geopolitical tensions in West Asia weighed on buyer sentiment, with housing sales falling 16 per cent year-on-year, according to real estate consultancy Anarock.Residential transactions totalled AED 225.7 billion during the January-June…

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