Sabarinathan Iyyappan: This 15-year-old chess prodigy from Tamil Nadu wanted to quit because it was too expensive; his father, who earned just rupees 600 a day, told him: “Play as long as I’m alive”

Photo credits: Instagram/@abrokecollegekid Every parent wants to give their child the best opportunities in life. But what happens when dreams cost more than a family’s monthly income? For many parents, the hardest part is not encouraging talent- it is finding the money to keep that talent alive.India has become one of the world’s biggest chess … Read more

Meet Baba Lena: At 83, this Siberian grandmother finally chased her lifelong dream, travelling to around 20 countries after waiting a lifetime for the right moment | World News

Dreams often fade with age, but Elena Erkhova, better known as Baba Lena, refused to let hers disappear. At 83, the Siberian grandmother left behind the familiarity of her home in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, and embarked on the adventure she had imagined for decades. Living on a modest pension, she funded her travels by selling flowers, … Read more

July 20 protest: RAF used tear gas, anti-riot guns and plastic pellets | India News

Police record says RAF fired plastic pellets during July 20 NEET protest NEW DELHI: Rapid Action Force personnel fired two rounds of non-lethal plastic pellets, along with tear smoke grenades and several other crowd-control munitions, during CJP’s July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ march over the NEET-UG paper leak, news agency PTI reported citing official records.The disclosure … Read more

GATE 2027: IIT Madras revises Biotechnology syllabus, expands two-paper options for aspirants

IIT Madras has introduced key revisions to the GATE 2027 information brochure by updating the Biotechnology syllabus and widening the scope of two-paper combinations for select engineering streams. The changes aim to support interdisciplinary learning, while the examination pattern, eligibility norms and schedule remain unchanged. Candidates are encouraged to consult the revised brochure before preparing. … Read more

More than 4,000 Kenyan students came together to plant mangroves in a bid to set a Guinness World Record | World News

Thousands of students and scouts from Kenya’s coastal region took part in an ambitious attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest number of people planting mangrove trees simultaneously. The event, held at the Jomvu Kuu Mangrove Site in Mombasa County to mark World Mangrove Day, brought together young volunteers, conservation groups … Read more

Delhi Weather Today: Rain Brings Relief, IMD Forecasts More Showers | Delhi News

Waterlogging reported in several parts of Delhi-NCR NEW DELHI: Delhi- woke up to heavy rain on Tuesday, bringing some relief from the humid weather but also triggering waterlogging and traffic snarls at several locationsA traffic snarl was reported on NH-8 in the Shankar Vihar area, while waterlogging was reported at Pandav Nagar Underpass and R/A … Read more