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Conversations in the village revolve around rating points and national tournament Vadodara: Until four years ago, very few people in Ratusinh na Muvada had even heard of FIDE (International Chess Federation) ratings or grandmasters.Today, conversations in this village revolve around openings, endgames, rating points and national tournaments as nearly 200 children dream of making it to the highest levels of world chess.At the heart of this extraordinary transformation is 45-year-old school teacher Sandip Upadhyay, who teaches maths and Gujarati but has quietly built one of India’s most remarkable grassroots chess movements.When he introduced chess at the school in 2021, his…
This approval is expected to give new momentum to Sonbhadra’s development Varanasi: Under the industrial logistics scheme, Sonbhadra will have the highest number of road projects among the proposals approved by the state govt. The state govt has approved 22 road construction proposals, including six for Sonbhadra. Around ₹202 crore will be spent on the construction of six roads covering a total length of 127 km.This approval is expected to give new momentum to Sonbhadra’s development, said officials.Sonbhadra district magistrate Charchit Gaur said the govt has approved the construction of six roads connecting Sonbhadra with other districts to promote industrial…
T’puram: A railway police officer on duty at Varkala railway station was allegedly attacked after confronting a group for verbally abusing passengers, prompting an intensive search for the accused, who fled the scene on a motorcycle on Wednesday.The incident occurred near the station’s cloak room when officer Ranjith questioned the group for allegedly using abusive language. According to the police, the confrontation quickly escalated, with the accused allegedly hurling abuses at the officer.Varkala Police said the situation worsened when the officer attempted to record the incident on his mobile phone. The accused allegedly tried to snatch the phone from him…
Kolkata: A gold jewellery manufacturing company registered a criminal complaint with Girish Park Police Station.In its complaint, the firm has alleged that two freelance artisans misappropriated gold bullion worth around Rs 3.5 crore.According to the complaint,the company employs freelance artisans and contractors to make ornaments on a returnable job-work basis.A manufacturing agreement was signed in Dec 2022.According to the agreement, raw gold and precious stones were given to the contractors. The firm would have the rights over the unused material and the same would be returned if no work was done on those.It was revealed during an internal checking of…
Social evils do not arrive with a single dramatic warning. They creep in quietly, through habits that are ignored, wrongs that are tolerated and values that are slowly abandoned. A society begins to weaken not when it lacks wealth or infrastructure, but when it starts normalizing injustice, discrimination, addiction, violence and corruption. Curbing social evils, therefore, is not a matter of choice but of survival. Every community carries within it the responsibility to guard its moral health. Yet too often, we wait for the state, the police or the courts to deal with issues that begin much earlier in homes,…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 6, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.Aries:Today, you are blessed by the Moon, and messy situations are likely to come under control. Your performance may be appreciated by your boss, and you may receive new responsibilities or…
UMC had dismissed Bhadane in 2023 after a departmental inquiry -Ulhasnagar: Former Ulhasnagar municipal corporation (UMC) deputy commissioner Yuvraj Bhadane has secured significant legal relief with Bombay high court and a sessions court ruling in his favour in two separate cases that had led to his dismissal from civic service three years ago, reports Pradeep Gupta.Bhadane, who was fired after a departmental inquiry into several allegations primarily concerning discrepancies in his birth certificate and a rape case filed with Turbhe police, claimed the court orders have effectively cleared his name and paved the way for his reinstatement. His advocate Deepak…
New Delhi: Days after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das’s house address and rent paid became a topic of discussion on social media, some YouTubers allegedly tried to enter his house Wednesday morning.Das, who is in Maharashtra for a meeting with other CJP functionaries, tagged Delhi Police in a post on X, “Certain YouTubers and media channels have broken into my house and are showing the visuals from inside. It’s not just an invasion of my privacy but also a grave security threat for me and my family. If anti-social elements attack me at my residence as a result…
Bengaluru: In good news for citizens looking for a safe place to answer nature’s call, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management (BSWML) has started building and operating modular public toilets. The free-to-use toilets — called Eeze — are designed to be more hygienic, accessible and easier to maintain than conventional public conveniences.Each unit includes toilets for transgender persons and persons with disabilities, besides ramps.The project aims to improve public sanitation through prefabricated toilets with modern amenities. BSWML plans to build 35 toilets across Bengaluru. Construction has been completed at 34 locations, with work recently beginning at the final site in Basavanagudi.The first…
Hyderabad: Escalating the war of words with the BRS, AICC secretary SA Sampath Kumar on Wednesday dared senior BRS leader T Harish Rao to respond to the Congress’ allegations instead of issuing legal notices, asserting that the party would produce evidence to back its claims if the former irrigation minister responded to the allegations.Addressing a press meet at Gandhi Bhavan, Kumar reiterated his allegation that Harish performed occult rituals (kshudra poojas) for political gains and to bring drought and hardship to Telangana.He questioned why Harish Rao had chosen to issue legal notices instead of responding to the allegations. “Criticism and…