What Neil Armstrong really took from the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission

‘Wanted a boy’: Telangana man drowns pregnant wife, two daughters in swimming pool

Why Hormuz blockade brings back memories of 1956 Suez crisis

US helicopter on search mission for downed jet also hit by projectile, claims Iran media

US jet shot down in Iran: Israel says one pilot rescued, search on for second one

Bat-check controversy: How Mhatre failed thrice due to umpire error

A bizarre moment in the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings saw Ayush Mhatre’s bat fail multiple checks due to an upside-down gauge. After confusion and delays, the error was fixed and his original bat passed. The incident, though harmless, became a widely discussed and humorous highlight of the match.

Tipu’s ghost and Trump’s jibes haunt a transatlantic Franco-American rift

Iran announces $60,000 bounty for American pilots after shooting down fighter jet

US pilot ejected moments after fighter jet was struck; Iran offers bounty for capture

IPL 2026: Why is MS Dhoni not playing in CSK vs PBKS?

Chennai Super Kings are missing MS Dhoni due to a calf injury during their IPL 2026 clash with Punjab Kings, who chose to bowl first. After a poor opening loss, concerns remain, though coach Stephen Fleming said, “He is still heavily involved… his influence remains very strong.” CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, are rebuilding while also awaiting Dewald Brevis’ return from injury.

Google now allows Gmail users to change username: What to know before changing it

Google now allows users to change their Gmail username, the part before @gmail.com, to update their digital identity. This feature, available in the US, lets users change their sign-in name for various Google services. The old username becomes an alternate email, and data remains unaffected, though some app settings might reset.

Russia plans to step-up energy supply to India – Will it offset Middle East volatility?

Russia is ready to boost oil and liquefied natural gas supplies to India. This comes as the Middle East crisis creates global energy market volatility. Discussions between Russian and Indian officials covered expanding trade, investment, and industrial cooperation. Both nations also explored deepening engagement in civil nuclear energy. Russia confirmed its capacity for steady increases in energy shipments to India.

US pilot captured? Iran claims stealth jet shot down; videos surface of search ops

Why chef Sanjeev Kapoor was denied to wear chef coat for Padma Shri Award

Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor was initially denied wearing his chef coat for the Padma Shri Award ceremony in 2017, being asked to wear traditional Indian attire instead. He insisted on wearing his uniform, which he considers a symbol of pride for the chef community. Ultimately, he received the award in his chef coat, setting a precedent.

Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second: The making of Vaibhav Suri

FIDE Master Prasenjit Dutta, a former prodigy from Tripura, runs a chess academy in New Delhi. He mentored Vaibhav Suri, India’s 27th Grandmaster, whose dedication and positional mastery shaped his rise. Today, Suri focuses entirely on supporting young phenom R Praggnanandhaa, applying his deep strategic insight as a coach, analyst, and mentor behind the scenes of elite international chess.