Anton Chekhov married Olga Knipper three years before his death. One of the most famous quotes by Russian writer Anton Chekhov is his pithy take on marriage, in which he implied that it inevitably results in loneliness. And those who are afraid of loneliness should not marry. Chekhov wrote this in his collection of private…
A cave, announced as one of the 23 historic sites across Ladakh as “Protected Monuments” SRINAGAR: Ladakh LG, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Thursday declared 23 heritage sites as “protected monuments” to provide legal protection to the rich archaeological, historical, and cultural heritage of the UT.The sites notified as protected monuments under the Jammu and Kashmir…
As NEET protests spur crowd control debate, Kashmir’s scars resurface SRINAGAR: J&K government approved Thursday Rs 41.16 lakh for a gas agency promised to pellet survivor Insha Mushtaq eight years ago, reviving a rehabilitation pledge that had remained frozen since the fall of PDP-BJP govt in 2018.The approval marks a turning point for Insha from…
Leo Tolstoy was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and one of the greatest writers in world literature. In May 1893, an aging Russian writer sat in his home at Yasnaya Polyana, drafting an essay about art and science. Outside his window, poor workers farmed the land under rules that had not changed for centuries. Inside, Count…
Police attached the immovable properties of five Pakistan-based terror handlers JAMMU: J&K Police attached properties of five Pakistan-based terrorist handlers in Reasi district on Thursday to prevent their misuse for terror financing in the Union Territory.The attachment — linked to a case registered at Mahore PS under the provisions of BNS, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act,…
FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, talks to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the FIFA 75th Congress at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Calistro, File) European football’s opposition to FIFA’s proposed commercial restructuring intensified on Thursday after UEFA’s 55 member associations unanimously backed a boycott of…
Money seems to find your address today, Aries. The Moon supports your earnings zone, and Jupiter casts a kind glance on your efforts, so something you’ve been waiting for can finally move from wish to fact. It may be a payment, a permission, or a social invitation that puts you in the right crowd.Also, there’s…
$500-million Nausicaa superyacht’s radar shields are huge that its crew looks like insects cleaning them A viral video of Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa’s $500 million sailing superyacht, Nausicaä, is sweeping the internet. While mega-yachts are no rarity among the elite and tech founders, this 374-foot vessel is turning heads for an unusual reason: the staggering…
MATHURA: A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her landlord in the Goverdhan area of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Thursday.The accused, a 42-year-old man from West Bengal, has been booked after the girl’s mother approached police with a complaint. She alleged that the accused had been sexually assaulting the child for some time and…
Vivek Oberoi recalls how partner rebuilt life after Rs 100 crore financial loss, says helping an 8-month-old leukemia patient survive is his greatest reward Actor-entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi, has an estimated net worth of approximately Rs 1,200 crore, has opened up about the setbacks that forced him to reinvent himself beyond acting, saying he refused to…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 31, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Life is often imagined as something that flourishes under mild conditions, comfortable temperatures, liquid water and breathable air. Yet some of Earth’s most resilient organisms have evolved in places that appear utterly inhospitable. They inhabit boiling hot springs, acidic pools, frozen Antarctic lakes, crushing ocean trenches and hypersaline deserts where most forms of life would…
Migrants cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Sempere) Chilling videos of thousands of people running amok in joy as they entered Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta went viral. Within hours on Thursday, thousands of jubilant people from Morocco swam and entered Ceuta. Ceuta’s president Juan…
Not all journeys can be measured in kilometres. Some are measured in the person you become when you return. John F. Kennedy’s timeless quote, “Ask not that the journey be easy; ask instead that it be worth it,” perfectly captures the spirit of meaningful travel. At a time when travel is only connected with luxury…
Specimen of Chondrosia reniformis transplanted into the harbor. Image credit: Carlota Escarré Scientists transplanted 42 sea sponges into a polluted Spanish marina, where 91.7 per cent of one hardy species survived for 455 days and began creating mobile clones.The study, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, shows that the chicken kidney sponge (Chondrosia reniformis) can…
A married lawyer who helped OpenAI beat Elon Musk was caught kissing a 29-year-old colleague; viral video could reportedly cost him a multimillion-dollar job A viral video showing a married New York lawyer kissing a younger colleague in Central Park has reportedly derailed his planned move to another top law firm, putting a multimillion-dollar career…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino pauses as he speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has emerged as the leading figure being discussed by senior European football officials as a potential challenger to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, according…
John Wick Sprite has been added to Fortnite (Image via Fortnite) Following the new Fortnite v41.30 update, Epic Games has introduced a variety of unique content to the battle royale experience, with one such introduction being the John Wick Sprite. Essentially, the Sprite has been released exclusively for the Fortnite Reload mode, making it the…
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled a more “pragmatic approach” towards North Sea oil and gas, saying Britain “can’t ignore” the region’s energy resources while people are struggling with high costs. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump claimed Burnham had told him the UK would “open up North Sea oil” during their…
The talks focused on assessing the implementation of development projects supported by India in diverse fields NEW DELHI: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met his Bhutanese counterpart Dasho Pema Lektup Dorji in Thimphu on Thursday, where the two sides co-chaired the 5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks and reviewed the progress and implementation of India-supported projects across…
