The miracle of Cyprus: R Vaishali wins Women’s Candidates after dramatic finale | Chess News

5 min readApr 15, 2026 10:30 PM IST Call it the Miracle of Cyprus. On a dramatic day at the Candidates tournament, where everything that could have worked in Vaishali Rameshbabu’s favour did so, the Indian grandmaster managed to win the second-most prestigious tournament in the sport, thus securing her a battle with Ju Wenjun…

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This website tracks power cuts across Kerala using crowd data

Alkesh Das and screen grabs of Currentundo.com website | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Thrissur-native Alkesh Das was at his home in Chamakkala during a power outage on April 25. With disruptions frequent, he tried reaching the Kerala State Electricity Board but failed. He then searched for online complaint platforms. Frustrated, he turned to Reddit, where…

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Indian scientists develop non-invasive method to measure quantum atom density | Technology News

Indian researchers at Raman Research Institute (RRI) have discovered a gentler alternative to peering into the quantum realm, enabling them to feel how densely the atoms are packed without disturbing the delicate situations that make quantum materials so unique.  This new approach offers a unique set of properties to researchers in experimental physics such as…

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The ‘magic’ medicine: Can weight-loss drug GLP-1 treat alcohol and drug addiction? |

The blockbuster injections that began life as humble diabetes medications have rapidly evolved into one of modern medicine’s most surprising success stories. First they reshaped weight-loss treatment, then proved capable of protecting the heart, and now, according to a recent report by the Washington Post, these same GLP-1 drugs may be taking aim at one…

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Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran will protect its ‘nuclear, missile capabilities’; U.S. suffered ‘disgraceful defeat’

A woman holds a picture of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a state-organised rally on April 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Iran’s supreme leader said on Thursday (April 30, 2026) that the Islamic Republic will protect its “nuclear and missile capabilities” as a national asset, even as U.S. President Donald Trump…

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‘Patriot’: Mammootty and Mohanlal’s much-awaited collaboration gets release date

The poster of ‘Patriot’ | Photo Credit: Mammootty/X Mammootty and Mohanlal’s upcoming film, Patriot finally has a release date. The Mahesh Narayanan directorial will be released in theatres on April 23, 2026, the makers announced on Monday, January 26, 2026. Mammootty unveiled a new poster of the film to make the announcement on X. He…

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Goa Congress leader dies of snakebite suffered when he ‘knelt to pick up his dropped phone’ | India News

3 min readPanajiMay 15, 2026 07:51 PM IST Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar died of a suspected snakebite in the early hours of Friday, said police. Bhatikar (40), a physiotherapist, was the Congress candidate in the recent Ponda Assembly bypoll, which was cancelled after a High Court order. Bhatikar had challenged the order in the…

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