Exclusive | ‘Motherhood not a liability’: How India’s No.1 Koneru Humpy balances chess and family | Chess News

Koneru Humpy. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In the quiet, black-and-white corridors of chess, where the ticking clock echoes louder than the heartbeat, Koneru Humpy remains seated like an ancient banyan tree — rooted, rigid, and regal.Behind her stillness stays the tremors of sacrifice as the real championship for India’s top-ranked woman in chess isn’t always…

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Santa Clara schools body misused preschool funds of $135,370 over ‘credit card purchases’, shows federal investigation

A federal investigation has revealed that more than $135,370 in funds allocated for the Head Start preschool program were improperly used to cover wages and credit card expenses unrelated to the program, according to the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE). According to a report by SanJoseSpotlight.com, the misuse of funds took place between…

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Phillips, Santner shine as New Zealand crush Pakistan by 78 runs | Cricket News

(Photo Courtesy: BLACKCAPS X handle) Glenn Phillips‘ outstanding century and Mitchell Santner‘s three-wicket haul led New Zealand to a commanding 78-run victory over Pakistan in the tri-nations series opener in Lahore on Saturday.Phillips smashed an unbeaten 106 off 74 balls, featuring seven sixes and six boundaries, propelling New Zealand to 330-6 in their 50 overs….

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Nearly 60,000 University of California workers strike amid allegations of unfair labor practices and staffing shortages

Union members protest outside the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, California. (AP Photo) Tens of thousands of workers from the University of California (UC) system went on strike Wednesday, protesting against what they say are unfair labor practices and widespread staffing shortages. The strike involves nearly 60,000 health care, service, and custodial workers, including…

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CUET PG 2025 city intimation slip released: Direct link to download here

CUET PG city intimation slip 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the city intimation slip for the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2025 soon. Candidates will be able to download it from the official website—exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/—by entering their application number, date of birth, and captcha code. This slip will inform candidates about…

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Virat Kohli asserts his dominance with record fifth Man of the Match award against Pakistan in ICC tournaments | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Modern-day great Virat Kohli reaffirmed his status as one of cricket’s greatest match-winners, securing a record fifth Man of the Match award against Pakistan in ICC tournaments. No other player in history has won more than three such awards against a single opponent, further highlighting Kohli’s dominance in high-pressure encounters. In the ICC…

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