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Candidates 2026: Javokhir Sindarov’s whirlwind start makes him firm favourite at halfway stage in Open section | Chess News

Candidates 2026: Javokhir Sindarov’s whirlwind start makes him firm favourite at halfway stage in Open section | Chess News

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3 min readApr 6, 2026 07:19 PM IST The race for the Open event title at the Candidates 2026 tournament has effectively become a two-way battle between Javokhir Sindarov and Fabiano Caruana. However, the Uzbek’s lead is so commanding that even at the halfway stage, it would now be a big shock for pre-tournament favourite Caruana to win the event. Competing in his first Candidates, Sindarov’s dominance has been absolute. He has forced decisive results against five opponents in a tournament where a draw is often as good as a win. He took down Indian hope R Praggnanandhaa, Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Wei Yi and Andrey Esipenko while only Anish Giri and Matthias Blübaum could hold him to a draw. Since the introduction of the current Candidates format, a score of 6.0/7 is the best-ever start by any eventual winner, including such names as Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Sergey Karjakin, Caruana, Ian Nepomniachtchi (twice) and D Gukesh. But the Uzbek phenom stands above the rest at the halfway mark, outscoring Nepomniachtchi’s previous-best run by half a …

Candidates 2026: R Vaishali biggest Indian hope at halfway stage | Chess News

Candidates 2026: R Vaishali biggest Indian hope at halfway stage | Chess News

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4 min readUpdated: Apr 6, 2026 07:08 PM IST R Vaishali has emerged as the biggest Indian hope at the Candidates 2026 at the halfway stage of the tournament in Cyprus. With four points from seven rounds – two wins and four draws – she is within striking distance of the lead in the women’s tournament. This marks a significant jump for Vaishali, who managed only 2.5 points after the first half of the 2024 Candidates in Toronto, a tally that included three losses, three draws, and a solitary win. While luck has smiled on Vaishali in this event, she has also seized every half-chance that came her way, putting herself in a great position in this event. Once she gains momentum, the Indian is difficult to stop. Her turnaround in Toronto, where she shook off a streak of four losses to win five consecutive games and eventually tie for second place, proves as much. However, the most impressive run so far in the women’s Candidates belongs to Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk. Her strong showing is …

More Than Halfway To Its Break-Even Target

More Than Halfway To Its Break-Even Target

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Reminders Of Him Box Office update ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Reminders of Him is the new Universal movie that is stealing the limelight at the cinemas currently, despite the other hits. The romance drama has already earned more than its break-even target at the box office, and it’s not even been a full week. The latest Colleen Hoover adaptation will probably achieve its goal in its third weekend or within 20 days at most. Keep scrolling for the numbers. Reminders of Him’s latest box office collection in North America The latest book adaptation has collected $2.4 million on its first discounted Tuesday at the box office in North America. The collection went up by over 43.7% from Monday. It’s first discounted Tuesday gross is more than Regretting You‘s $1.8 million cume. In just five days, the film’s domestic total has hit $22.1 million. On track to hit the $50 million mark soon According to Box Office Mojo‘s data, Reminders of Him is tracking to hit the $50 million global mark in its second …

Nears Halfway Mark Toward 0M+ Break-Even Target

Nears Halfway Mark Toward $200M+ Break-Even Target

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GOAT Box Office: How Much Further From Its Break-Even Target (Photo Credit: Instagram) Goat maintains a steady hold at the box office, and with that, the film is also closing in on its break-even target. It’s nearly halfway towards the break-even target in four weeks. The competition is tough with Hoppers hogging up all the limelight. Find out how much the film still needs to break even worldwide. Inches closer to $90 million at the domestic box office The Sony animation is holding firm even in its fourth week. It collected $534k on the fourth Thursday at the box office, down 13.1% from last Thursday. The movie has hit the $85.8 million at the domestic box office. It is around $5 million away from hitting the $90 million mark at the North American box office. Inches away from the $150 million milestone worldwide According to Box Office Mojo‘s latest data, Goat’s international collection stands at $62.5 million. Adding the $85.8 million domestic total to its international cume, the worldwide collection has reached $148.3 million. The …

Udayan Mane surges ahead at halfway stage

Udayan Mane surges ahead at halfway stage

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Pune’s Udayan Mane, playing at his former home course, struck the day’s joint lowest score of seven-under 65 to surge into the lead at a total of 10-under 134 after round two of the INR 2 crore Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship 2025 being played at the Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad. Mane (69-65), a former winner at Kalhaar, gained seven spots from his overnight tied eighth position as a result of his outstanding show on Thursday. Bengaluru’s Khalin Joshi (70-65), another former winner at Kalhaar, too posted a 65, the day’s joint lowest score, to move up 12 spots and occupy second position at nine-under 135 at the end of round two. The Chandigarh duo of Ajeetesh Sandhu (67) and Yuvraj Sandhu (68) were placed tied third at seven-under 137. Varun Parikh (68), the only Ahmedabad-based player to make the cut, ended round two in tied 16th place at two-under 142. The cut came down at four-over 148. Fifty-four professionals made the cut. Udayan Mane sank two birdies on the front-nine …

CISF Coastal cyclathon participants to reach halfway at Mumbai on March 20

CISF Coastal cyclathon participants to reach halfway at Mumbai on March 20

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There are 26 such events and 118 interactions with local communities along the way of the cycling circuit. Credit: Twitter/@CISFHQrs Participants in the CISF Coastal Cyclathon covering 6,553 km will enter Mumbai after covering half the distance on March 20. The event will involve cultural programmes to raise awareness about the importance of coastal security. The event will take place at Gateway of Mumbai, according to a statement from the CISF. There are 26 such events and 118 interactions with local communities along the way of the cycling circuit. More than 1,000 are participating in the event and about 10 lakh people have participated in the event physically. 5 Million Impressions & Counting! 🇮🇳✨ Every impression is a voice, every share is a cheer, and every engagement is a step closer to a stronger, safer coastline! Thank you, India, for standing with us in this incredible journey. 5 million impressions mean 5 million hearts… pic.twitter.com/hY0dtbXS0d — CISF (@CISFHQrs) March 19, 2025 “This historic ride is raising awareness amongst the local population about the importance of coastal security …

Harendra Gupta emerges halfway leader

Harendra Gupta emerges halfway leader

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Chandigarh golfer Harendra Gupta emerged halfway leader as a result of his second round of five-under 67 at the INR 1 crore Ahmedabad Open 2025 presented by IndusInd Bank being played at the Kensville Golf and Country Club near Ahmedabad. The 40-year-old Harendra (70-67), a winner of 10 titles, shot the day’s best score in round two to total seven-under 137 and move up two spots from his overnight tied third place. He leads the field by one shot. Sri Lankan N Thangaraja (65-73), the overnight leader, struck a 73 on Wednesday to drop down to second position at six-under 138. Mysuru’s Yashas Chandra (70) and Italy’s Michele Ortolani (74) were tied third at two-under 142. The cut was declared at seven-over 151. Fifty-six professionals made the cut. Harendra Gupta climbed up the leaderboard early in his round thanks to his consistent putting as he sank four birdies from a range of six to 10 feet on the first 13 holes. Gupta then drained a 40-footer for eagle on the Par-5 14th to consolidate his …

Did You Know Ridley Scott Was Asked To Reshoot Gladiator Halfway Through Filming?

Did You Know Ridley Scott Was Asked To Reshoot Gladiator Halfway Through Filming?

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Gladiator reshoot, Ridley Scott, Oliver Reed, CGI, movie magic ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Gladiator isn’t just a movie; it’s a brutal, bloody, and brilliantly crafted tale of revenge that had us all chanting, “Are you not entertained?” Played by Russell Crowe, Maximus goes from general to Gladiator, slicing enemies to avenge his family and fight for his freedom. With epic battles and unforgettable moments, Gladiator became one of Ridley Scott’s finest films, even snagging an Oscar for Best Picture. But did you know halfway through filming, the insurance company thought the whole thing was doomed and advised Scott to reshoot it? Yep, Gladiator almost didn’t happen in the epic way we remember. Ridley Scott Had To Almost Reshoot the Entire Gladiator During a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter’s Producer Roundtable, wild info about Ridley Scott’s Gladiator surfaced, almost as dramatic as Hollywood. They had to reshoot the whole thing because before the film wrapped up, the legendary Oliver Reed, who played the iconic Proximo, passed away after a heart attack. Trending This left …

How Did Taylor Swift Add Tortured Poets Department to Her Set ‘Halfway Through’ the Eras Tour? Her New Book Reveals

How Did Taylor Swift Add Tortured Poets Department to Her Set ‘Halfway Through’ the Eras Tour? Her New Book Reveals

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Taylor Swift’s new book about her widely successful Eras Tour gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to put this show together. The singer’s tour set spanned 3 hours, with the singer performing her biggest hits from every one of her albums, so when she released Tortured Poets Department ‘halfway-through’ her shows, fans wondered if the new songs would be added to her concerts. They finally got their answer in Swift’s Paris Show, when the singer debuted her TTPD on stage.  In the recently released, Eras Tour Book, the 34-year-old revealed how she and her crew could pull it off. She wrote, “We conceptualized and rehearsed it secretly, and surprised the Paris crowd with it when we started our European leg of the tour.” Swifties would know that unlike some of her other records, the aesthetic of the songs in her latest album was muted and minimalistic. To match that, Taylor Swift wanted the vibe of her newly added tracks to be “minimalist, white, stark and bold.” This black and white theme made it a stark contrast …

Leads Show Congress Crossing Halfway Mark In Haryana

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Celebrations began at the Congress headquarters even before the counting of votes started. New Delhi: Leads for Haryana have begun coming in and they show that the Congress is likely to form a government in the state after a gap of 10 years. As of 9.27 am, the Congress is ahead in 46 of the state’s 90 Assembly constituencies while the BJP is leading in 37. An aggregate of seven exit polls predicted that the Congress will win 55 seats, comfortably over the halfway mark of 45, while the BJP will emerge victorious in 26.  While celebrations began outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi even before the counting started, with party supporters dancing as dhols were being played, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed confidence that the BJP will form the government in Haryana for the third straight time.  “We have done a lot of development work in the past 10 years. The kind of system set up by former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will continue to bring benefits for Haryana for …