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5 things you don’t need to have figured out in your 20s, 30s, or 40s There is an invisible checklist that seems to appear as you grow older.By your 20s, you are expected to know what you want to do. By your 30s, you are supposed to be settled. By your 40s, there is often an assumption that you should have life completely under control.But real life is far less organised than that.You can be successful and still feel unsure. You can have a loving relationship and still have questions about yourself. You can look settled on the outside while…

D Gukesh and Savitha Shri (Photos/FIDE) NEW DELHI: India had a smooth sail in the open section of the 2026 Chess Olympiad until their Round 6 game against hosts Uzbekistan in Samarkand. We all know what happened there.With the other three boards drawn, Nihal Sarin had an advantage against Nodirbek Yakubboev, only to blunder his queen, the match slipped from India’s grip, handing Uzbekistan the lead in the title race. While Sarin’s blunder dominated the post-match discussion in chess circles, some also asked whether world champion Dommaraju Gukesh could have pushed his own game a little further instead of settling…

US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping TOI correspondent from Washington: Implicitly suggesting that China is catching up with the United States if it hasn’t already, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Americans on Thursday that the two countries can avoid the historic conflict that often accompanies the rise of a new power, declaring that “the Thucydides Trap CAN be overcome.”The phrase “Thucydides Trap” was coined by Harvard political scientist Graham Allison, drawing on the Athenian historian Thucydides’ account of the Peloponnesian War.Thucydides identified the rise of Athens and the fear it generated in Sparta as the underlying force…

Dolly Parton’s estate lawsuit makes explosive allegations against her nephew Bryan Seaver, including a claimed $27 million arms sale. Nearly one month after Dolly Parton’s death on August 25, her estate has become embroiled in a legal dispute involving her nephew and longtime head of security, Bryan Seaver. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Seaver has been accused of attempting to extract money from She’s Alive, LLC., the entity Parton established to protect her professional property and business interests after her death. The filings also allege that he made increasingly threatening statements toward people involved in managing the estate.Seaver…

5 dirtiest places in your office that you probably touch every day The office may look clean enough when you walk in every morning. Desks are wiped, floors are mopped and the meeting rooms are usually left looking presentable. But some of the things you touch repeatedly through the day are easy to overlook during regular cleaning.You might wash your hands after lunch and still spend the next few hours touching surfaces that have been handled by dozens of people. From shared equipment to the small buttons you press without thinking, certain office spots can become surprisingly grimy.Here are five…

The biggest boost came from athletics, where India won two medals. (Image credit: Agencies) India had a productive day at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday, adding five medals to its tally across athletics, rowing, shooting and wushu.The biggest boost came from athletics, where India won two medals. The mixed 4x400m relay team of TS Manu, MR Poovamma, Vishal TK and Vithya Ramraj won silver, while Seema claimed bronze in the women’s 10,000m.Seema’s medal was India’s first athletics medal at the Games and also the country’s first women’s 10,000m medal at the Asian Games since 2010. She clocked 32:50.05 to…

Gavin Newsom’s San Francisco childhood home is on the market for $4.5 million, decades after his family sold the property. (Photo: Getty/Kit Castagne, Arbor Visual Media) California Governor Gavin Newsom’s San Francisco childhood home has hit the market for $4.5 million, decades after his family sold the property. Newsom lived in the two-level house for the first five years of his life, and the home now looks dramatically different following an extensive renovation.The 1,445-square-foot Cole Valley property, built in 1951 and situated on nearly a quarter of an acre, features panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Downtown San…

Mushtaq Khan passes away at 56: Revisiting his iconic roles in ‘Welcome’, ‘Gadar’ and more Veteran Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan, known for his memorable supporting and comic roles, passed away at the age of 56 in Mumbai on Thursday, September 24. The actor breathed his last at Nanavati Hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment after his health deteriorated. His business partner confirmed that Khan had been battling lung cancer, which had relapsed recently. His death marks the loss of a familiar face who entertained audiences across more than four decades.Mushtaq Khan’s Ballu in ‘Welcome’ remains one of his most…

Growing onions at home does not require a large garden or specific equipment. A sunny balcony, terrace, backyard, or suitable container can provide enough space for a small crop. The key is to give the plants loose, fertile, and well-drained soil, enough sunlight, and steady moisture. Gardeners can start with onion seeds, small sets, or even the root end of an old onion, depending on the method they prefer. Containers also work well when space is limited. The planting season matters too, as onions grow best in cool conditions. With the right spacing and simple care, the plants can develop…

NEW DELHI: India made a strong start to its athletics campaign at the Asian Games 2026 on Thursday, winning two medals. The mixed 4x400m relay team won silver, while Seema won bronze in the women’s 10,000m. Seema’s medal was India’s first athletics medal at these Games.The relay team of TS Manu, MR Poovamma, Vishal TK and Vithya Ramraj clocked 3:14.46 to finish second behind Bahrain. Bahrain won gold in a Games record time of 3:12.87.Seema ends India’s wait in women’s 10,000mSeema, 25, won the bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m with a time of 32:50.05. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi won gold…