“He would spend hours studying and practising chess, devoting 6-8 hours a day to honing his skills,” Rajinikanth says. On 5 January 2019, Gukesh became the world’s second-youngest grandmaster at the age of 12 years, seven months and 17 days. His recent victory in the 2024 Candidates Tournament positions him…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 had a trailer so compelling that upon seeing it, I immediately went to all of the group chats I participate in (a singular Discord server) to extol it, urging my peers to watch it back on YouTube. After rewatching the trailer for this piece, I’m even…
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28 June 2024/ By Annelieke Mooij and Jip Tushuizen By Annelieke Mooij and Jip Tushuizen Blogpost 32/2024 The European Commission has recently published an initiative that aims to regulate virtual worlds and Web 4.0 which is structured around the objectives of the Digital Decade policy programme. Virtual reality (VR) is…
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When Cody Delistraty lost his mother in 2014, he was surprised by the various ways that he, his brother and his father dealt with their grief. The journalist and speechwriter had expected his family’s experiences to be aligned, that there would be a, “homogeneity to grieving.” The differences led Delistraty…
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Image Source : PTI England captain Jos Buttler and Virat Kohli England captain Jos Buttler has admitted his biggest tactical mistake in the semi-final loss at the hands of India at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. England couldn’t chase 172 runs and surrendered meekly for just 103 runs after opting…
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Neil Young and Crazy Horse have cancelled upcoming shows of their Love Earth Tour. The Canadian rock legend and his longtime backing band announced Wednesday the U.S.-Canada tour will go on a “big unplanned break” as some members of the band recover from an unspecified illness. “When a couple of…
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India Ratings and Research expects vehicle financiers to increase the share of used vehicles in their overall vehicle asset under management (AUM). This is because the rising new vehicle prices, driven by the changes in emission norms, technological changes and higher commodity prices, have made the purchase of new vehicles…
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While Stanley Lifestyles’ IPO listing is positive, it falls short of pre-listing expectations that likely anticipated an even higher premium due to the overwhelming investor response, says Shivani Nyati, head of wealth at Swastika Investmart. On the BSE, Stanley Lifestyles’ shares started the trade at Rs 499, reflecting a jump…
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Coinbase Seeks Transparency from Regulatory Bodies In a bold move to ensure transparency, Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has filed lawsuits against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The lawsuits, filed in the United States District Court for the…
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The National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences is likely to declare the National Eligibility Entrance Test, Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 exam date next week, NBEMS president Abhijat Sheth told ANI. The decision comes after a review meeting between NBEMS officials and the Union Health Ministry to assess the situation…