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A year after infamous fist-smash, Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen battles brewing… in a library

A year after infamous fist-smash, Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen battles brewing… in a library

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5 min readOslo (norway)Updated: May 24, 2026 11:35 PM IST A year after Magnus Carlsen made global headlines by smashing his fist on the table after losing to Gukesh Dommaraju at Norway Chess, both players will square off again… in a library. The Deichman Bjørvika, Oslo’s main public library that is said to house about half a million books in a sprawling six-storey facility, will play host to this year’s edition. The playing hall for this year’s event has been set up on the third floor with tall rows of books from the music section flanking the tables and about a hundred seats set up for ticket-buying fans. All through the day on Sunday, locals trickled in in small batches to click pictures of the unique playing arena where the nation’s favourite chess-playing son will take on some of the world’s best players in classical chess. A playing board for this year’s Norway Chess tournament with the library shelves in the background at the Deichman Bjørvika, a public library at Oslo. (Express photo by Amit …

Dominance at the top, battles everywhere else

Dominance at the top, battles everywhere else

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The 2025–26 Indian Women’s League season will be remembered as the campaign where East Bengal FC Women transformed dominance into history. In the ninth edition of India’s premier women’s football competition, the Kolkata giants successfully defended their crown. It was not simply a successful title defence; it was one of the most commanding league campaigns Indian women’s football has witnessed. Played between December 2025 and May 2026, the season unfolded in two phases due to international calendar commitments around the AFC Women’s Asian Cup preparations. Eight teams competed in a centralised format mainly across Kolkata and Kalyani, with the league producing 175 goals and several memorable storylines. Yet despite the improving competitiveness in mid-table and the drama at the bottom, one reality became increasingly obvious as the season progressed: East Bengal were operating at a level above everyone else. The Red & Gold brigade finished the campaign with 13 wins from 14 matches, collecting 39 points while scoring 47 goals and conceding only five. Their only defeat came in a surprise loss against Kickstart FC …

Best Fatalities, Shao Kahn Battles & Final Showdowns

Best Fatalities, Shao Kahn Battles & Final Showdowns

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Mortal Kombat II Fights Ranked ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) The long-awaited tournament finally arrives in Mortal Kombat II, delivering brutal fatalities, emotional rivalries, and plenty of bloody surprises for fans of the video game franchise. Unlike 2021’s Mortal Kombat, the sequel fully embraces the official tournament between Earthrealm and Outworld, while also adding several side battles that raise the stakes even further. From shocking deaths to emotional showdowns, here’s a breakdown of all 12 major fights in the movie, ranked from best to worst 1. Liu Kang vs. Kung Lao The emotional centerpiece of the entire movie easily takes the top spot. Kung Lao, revived to fight for Outworld, is forced to battle his closest friend after mortally wounding Lord Raiden. The choreography, visual effects, and emotional storytelling all come together perfectly, making this not only the best fight in the movie but arguably its best overall scene. 2. Scorpion vs. Bi-Han & Noob Saibot Although split across several scenes during the finale, this fight contains some of the movie’s coolest action. Scorpion’s …

Vijay’s bodyguard posts about ‘hard battles’ amid Tamil Nadu government formation struggles; TVK hits majority

Vijay’s bodyguard posts about ‘hard battles’ amid Tamil Nadu government formation struggles; TVK hits majority

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Actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), might have swept the Tamil Nadu elections, but the TN governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, told them they have to prove a majority to form the government. As the actor-debut politician struggled to form the TN government, his bodyguard posted a note about ‘hard battles’. (Also Read: Heartbroken Vijay fan, TVK supporter breaks down after he’s not sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: ‘Shocked and confused’) Actor-turned-politician Vijay, president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), waves as he arrives at his party’s office. (REUTERS) Vijay’s bodyguard posts about battles One of Vijay’s bodyguards, Aroon Suresh, took to Instagram Stories amid uncertainty over the formation of the TN government. He wrote, “Beautiful outcomes come after hard battles.” He also added, “Confident a irunga Nallathe nadakkum (Stay confident, good things will happen).” Screenshots of his post are now being widely shared on social media. Vijay has not had an easy road towards his debut in politics. He first had to face the deaths of 41 people at a stampede in Karur …

Kartavya Trailer: Saif Ali Khan Battles Power, Betrayal and Family Threats in Intense Thriller

Kartavya Trailer: Saif Ali Khan Battles Power, Betrayal and Family Threats in Intense Thriller

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Shah Rukh Khan’s production Kartavya, starring Saif Ali Khan in the lead, is gearing up for its OTT release on May 15, 2026. The makers recently unveiled the trailer at a grand event in Mumbai on Thursday, where it received a strong response from the audience for its gripping visuals and intense storytelling. The trailer has already created buzz among viewers, with many praising its hard hitting narrative and powerful performances. Har faisla ek chunauti hai. Aur har farz ek Kartavya hai.Kartavya arrives on 15 May, only on Netflix! pic.twitter.com/X6zOkSe2Le — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) May 7, 2026 The film revolves around the complex world of duty, power, and personal sacrifice. Saif Ali Khan plays Pawan Malik, a determined police officer whose life spirals into chaos after a journalist is shot while under his protection. As pressure mounts from senior officials and the media, Pawan is forced to answer difficult questions while trying to uncover the truth behind the incident. What begins as a professional challenge soon turns into a dangerous manhunt …

Wardha sizzles at 43.5 degrees Celsius as Maharashtra battles intense heat

Wardha sizzles at 43.5 degrees Celsius as Maharashtra battles intense heat

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According to data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dry and clear weather conditions prevailed across Maharashtra, pushing daytime temperatures above the 40-degree mark in several regions, particularly Vidarbha and Madhya Maharashtra Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Apex movie review: Charlize Theron battles nature, Taron Egerton, but cannot outrun a predictable script | Movie-review News

Apex movie review: Charlize Theron battles nature, Taron Egerton, but cannot outrun a predictable script | Movie-review News

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There’s a particular thrill in watching a star walk into terrain that seems bigger than them. Not just physically—though mountains tend to do that—but cinematically, where the scale of the setting promises a story that could swallow clichés whole and spit out something raw, unpredictable. Survival thrillers, at their best, do exactly that. They strip characters of artifice and leave them with instinct. At their worst, they become endurance tests of a different kind—of patience. Charlize Theron has, over the years, built a reputation for thriving in precisely these spaces. She belongs to that rare league of actresses – Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Uma Thurman, Karen Gillan, Zoe Saldaña – who have not only embraced action but reshaped its texture. And yet, even within that group, Theron’s filmography feels unusually varied. From the relentless chaos of Mad Max: Fury Road to the bone-crunching intimacy of Atomic Blonde, from the mythic immortality of The Old Guard to the high-octane spectacle of the Fast & Furious franchise, she has fought warlords, spies, systems, and gravity itself. In …

Drishyam 3 Teaser: Mohanlal’s Georgekutty battles guilt as buried truths threaten to unravel

Drishyam 3 Teaser: Mohanlal’s Georgekutty battles guilt as buried truths threaten to unravel

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Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, is all set to release in theaters on May 21, 2026, coinciding with the superstar’s 66th birthday. Ahead of the film hitting the big screens, the team has unveiled the official teaser, offering audiences another intriguing and thrilling tale. Drishyam 3 Teaser The Drishyam 3 teaser runs for 1 minute and 50 seconds, beginning with narrated glimpses of the climaxes from the first two installments. Cut to the present-day story, Georgekutty, played by Mohanlal, is seen praying inside a church, reflecting on how he grew up without a family, and how, when someone threatened to take away the family he built, he didn’t think twice about protecting them. Now, as the secrets risk being uncovered, Georgekutty appears more afraid than ever, constantly looking over his shoulder and feeling anxious. Watch the teaser: With the new teaser, it seems the makers are diving deep into Georgekutty’s psyche and the emotional toll he has endured over the years for his family. Apart from Mohanlal, the teaser also features glimpses …

House of the Dragon Season 3 Needs Bigger Battles & Faster Payoffs After Season 2’s Slow Burn

House of the Dragon Season 3 Needs Bigger Battles & Faster Payoffs After Season 2’s Slow Burn

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House of the Dragon Season 3(Photo Credit –JioHotstar) For all its grandeur and prestige polish, Season 2 of House of the Dragon felt like a medieval fantasy war drama waiting to happen. There was a lot of buildup but little payoff. It set the stage for a couple of huge battles, then left us hanging. Fans expect and hope that Season 3 is going to change that, and judging by the new trailer, it appears HBO is finally going to deliver what it promised when the Greens and the Blacks became two opposing factions within the Targaryens fighting for the Iron Throne. Season 2’s reception was mixed. The reason was not so much a drop in quality per se, as it still had top-notch production quality and performances. But after the cliffhanger end to Season 1, we all expected to finally see some grand aerial dragon battles, with all the terrifying loss of life and property that entails. The dragons, after all, are basically F-16s of this world and can reduce even the biggest Westerosi …

As Shapoor Zadran battles for life, brother says ‘don’t need financial support, need prayers’

As Shapoor Zadran battles for life, brother says ‘don’t need financial support, need prayers’

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2 min readApr 23, 2026 02:06 PM IST Former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran battles for his life while receiving treatment for a rare, life-threatening immune system disorder at a hospital in New Delhi. His younger brother, Ghamai Zadran, said the family does not need financial support and all they are seeking is for prayers. “Alhamdulillah, our family is financially strong. We don’t need financial support, just prayers. That’s all we need, prayers,” Ghamai was quoted as saying by TOI. Shapoor, who was admitted to a hospital in New Delhi in January, is suffering from an advanced form of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and has been placed in the intensive care unit (ICU), according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. The former Afghanistan pacer was shifted to India on the advice of his doctor back home. “Our doctor in Afghanistan advised us to come to India. Everyone said the treatment here is very good, and the whole world knows that India has some of the best medical care. That’s why we came,” said Ghamai. Speaking about his experience …