India's 96th Chess Grandmaster! From 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan to GM at 14: The Ethan Vaz story | Chess News

India’s 96th Chess Grandmaster! From 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan to GM at 14: The Ethan Vaz story | Chess News

India’s 96th Grandmaster Ethan Vaz NEW DELHI: The exact date was March 11, 2011, when a magnitude 9.1 earthquake and the subsequent tsunami damaged the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Three reactor cores melted down, resulting in the largest release of radioactive material since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. At the time, Linda Fernandes was pregnant…

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'Our mother tongue is as pure as our mother': Vijay moves Tamil anthem resolution; DMK, AIADMK back it

‘Our mother tongue is as pure as our mother’: Vijay moves Tamil anthem resolution; DMK, AIADMK back it | India News

Tamil Thai Vazhthu is an invocation to Mother Tamil from Manonmaniam, a play written by Manonmaniam Sundaranar in 1891. (Photo: PTI) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday moved a government resolution in the assembly making the rendition of Tamil Thai Vazhthu, the state song, mandatory at the beginning of official…

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Can billion-year-old stromatolite fossils, the first evidence of life on Earth, make Pithoragarh India's first UNESCO Global Geopark?

Unesco Global Geopark: Can billion-year-old stromatolite fossils, the first evidence of life on Earth, make Pithoragarh India’s first UNESCO Global Geopark?

Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand has revealed ancient stromatolite fossil colonies. These fossils represent some of Earth’s earliest known evidence of life. Researchers found similar geological formations in nearby areas, suggesting regional significance. UNESCO Global Geoparks recognize significant geological sites for conservation and development. India currently lacks a UNESCO Global Geopark, with Pithoragarh as a strong…

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'Foolish to write him off': Ex-India captain backs veteran for ODI World Cup 2027 | Cricket News

‘Foolish to write him off’: Ex-India captain backs veteran for ODI World Cup 2027 | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has thrown his support behind Ravindra Jadeja, insisting that the veteran all-rounder still has a role to play in India’s plans…

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Indian-origin Jagpreet Singh convicted of murdering wife in Canada; claimed he accidentally ‘poked’ her with a knife

Indian-origin Jagpreet Singh convicted of murdering wife in Canada; claimed he accidentally ‘poked’ her with a knife

Jagpreet Singh was convicted of murdering his wife days after entering Canada, he claimed he “accidentally poked” her in the stomach. An Indian-origin man has been convicted of second-degree murder for fatally stabbing his wife just six days after arriving in Canada, with a judge rejecting his claim that he had only accidentally “poked” her…

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Sai Kishore: TOI Exclusive | Trusting your inner voice is what it’s all about: Sai Kishore | Cricket News

Sai Kishore: TOI Exclusive | Trusting your inner voice is what it’s all about: Sai Kishore | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ Sai Kishore during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: At 6-foot-5, R. Sai Kishore brings a unique trajectory and relentless accuracy to the crease. Coming off a stellar IPL-2025 campaign where he bagged 19 wickets in 15 matches for Gujarat Titans, the Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner finds himself waiting for an opportunity…

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MIT AI researcher warns replacing Gen Z with automation could be a billion-dollar mistake

MIT AI researcher warns replacing Gen Z with automation could be making a billion-dollar mistake | World News

Companies racing to replace entry-level employees with artificial intelligence may be saving money in the short term, but they could be creating a much bigger problem for the future, according to an MIT research scientist. Andrew McAfee, who co-leads the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Initiative on the Digital Economy, has warned that automating away junior…

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