Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive: ‘India is a chess powerhouse but still far from becoming esports hub’ | Chess News

Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris through the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess qualifiers has boiled down to a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have…

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Loan growth speeds up in Q1, deposits still lag

MUMBAI: Credit growth remained elevated across the banking system on a year-on-year basis for the quarter ended June 2026 with few banks reporting advances growing at double the rate of credit growth. In contrast, the wedge between credit and deposit growth widened with some banks (Bank of Baroda, IDBI and RBL) reporting a dip in…

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Egypt head coach raises Palestinian flag after historic FIFA World Cup win, dedicates victory to Palestinians | Football News

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt head coach raises Palestinian flag, dedicates historic R32 win to Palestinians Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan paid an emotional tribute to the Palestinian people after guiding his team to a landmark FIFA World Cup achievement, raising the Palestinian flag moments after the Pharaohs secured a dramatic Round of 32 victory…

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Factory floor emerges as new cyber battleground

CHENNAI: Cyberattacks on two major Indian manufacturing facilities recently have highlighted growing cyber risks facing India’s factory floors once again.Bajaj Auto and one of its subsidiaries reported a ransomware attack that affected parts of their IT systems on June 23, while Tata Electronics disclosed a cyber breach a day earlier. Both companies said they activated…

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6 habits that can transform your life

It is hard to believe that half the year is already behind us. January probably feels like it happened yesterday, yet here we are in July, wondering where the time went. Some resolutions may have stuck. Others may have quietly disappeared somewhere between work, responsibilities, and everyday life. The good news is that personal growth…

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