Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, known for “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” died at 75 in a Portuguese hospital after an illness. Born Gaynor Hopkins, she rose to fame in the 1970s-80s, represented the UK at Eurovision 2013, and is survived by husband Robert Sullivan. Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer…
A short Instagram video has sparked a much bigger conversation than anyone expected. Instead of focusing on the property itself, people are discussing something that comes up after almost every stay but rarely makes headlines. How should guests leave an Airbnb when they check out?That question has divided social media after an Airbnb host shared…
A serviceman with Ukraine’s K-2 brigade prepares a midrange drone before flying it toward Russian positions on the front line in Ukraine’s Donetsk region on June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) The conflict in Ukraine is now nearing the 1,600-day mark. The war has stretched a little longer than the First World War, or the…
When a wildfire is tearing through a conifer forest, the assumption is usually that trees are simply fuel, more vegetation means a bigger, faster moving fire. Two recent studies, one covering the southwestern United States and another examining Canada’s entire boreal forest, suggest that assumption does not hold for every tree species. Aspen, a fast…
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal (File photo) NEW DELHI: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday criticised the Centre over fuel price, saying petrol prices should have fallen as global crude oil prices have declined.Addressing a presser, the former Delhi chief minister accused the government of allowing oil companies to make excessive profits. “Centre allowing oil…
NEW DELHI: Four years after the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 set out to recast undergraduate education, research, credit mobility and industry linkages, the first AISHE stocktake of NEP implementation shows an uneven reform map. Only 56% of responding universities have introduced four-year undergraduate programmes, 49% offer multiple entry and exit, 55% participated in NIRF,…
‘The Vvaan’ motion poster out: Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer’s jaw-dropping teaser features a warrior, bull and tiger; Kiara Advani reacts The makers of The Vvaan intensified excitement for the film by unveiling a brand-new poster and announcing its theatrical release date. The latest visual offers audiences another glimpse into the mysterious world of…
Most people dream of slowing down by the time they turn 80. Rabindranath Sarkar doesn’t have that luxury.Every morning, while much of Kolkata is just waking up, he gets behind the wheel of a yellow taxi and heads out onto the city’s busy roads. He’s not chasing a career milestone or trying to stay busy…
Kerala’s LIFE Mission (Livelihood Inclusion and Financial Empowerment Mission) is the state’s flagship housing programme aimed at ensuring that homeless and landless families have access to safe and permanent homes.Launched in 2017, the scheme brought multiple state and central housing programmes under a single umbrella to streamline the delivery of housing assistance. Unlike loan-based housing…
A 15-year-old Japanese student has been arrested for allegedly launching a cyberattack that disrupted an anime streaming service and caused thousands of users to cancel their subscriptions. Police say the teenager from Saitama Prefecture created a program and used it to interfere with Bandai Channel, a streaming platform operated by Bandai Namco Filmworks. The case…
Bhagyashree responded to backlash over a viral Kashi lassi video, calling claims of “fake” promotion baseless and clarifying she aimed to support local vendors. She defended the drink’s health benefits, questioned critics’ knowledge of the full context, and said promoting regional food carries no personal profit motive. Bhagyashree has broken her silence on the criticism…
Raising kind, responsible, and confident children isn’t just about helping them score well in school. It’s about teaching values that stay with them for life. In Japan, many parents focus on everyday habits that help children become respectful, independent, and thoughtful individuals. These lessons aren’t taught through long lectures. Instead, they become part of a…
Bumblebees may be carrying a far heavier burden of toxic metals than honeybees, even when both species forage in the same countryside. The research found that pollen collected by bumblebees contained between two and seven times higher concentrations of several harmful metals, including arsenic, chromium, lead and tin, compared with pollen gathered by nearby honeybees….
Bandi Sanjay’s son gets bail: Telangana HC grants relief in POCSO case, orders Rs 1 lakh bond NEW DELHI: The Telangana high court on Thursday granted regular bail to Bandi Bhagirath, the son of union minister of state for home Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences…
Stretching across the heart of South America, the Amazon River is the largest river on Earth by water discharge and one of the planet’s most extraordinary natural systems. It flows through vast tropical rainforests, supports unrivalled biodiversity and sustains millions of people. Yet despite spanning more than 6,400 kilometres (4,000 miles), one remarkable fact continues…
The Gujarat Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) has issued the final answer key for Gujarat PGCET 2026, bringing the admission process a step closer to the result declaration. Candidates can now verify their responses, estimate their scores using the official marking scheme, and prepare for the upcoming counselling process as results are expected shortly….
‘Dhamaal 4’ is among the most anticipated theatrical releases this month. Directed by Indra Kumar, the comedy entertainer arrives in cinemas on July 10 and will face competition from Hollywood release ‘Moana’ at the box office. The fourth installment reunites franchise regulars Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi, while Anjali Anand, Ravi…
A viral video shows a jaguar hunting a caiman underwater. This unusual method involves submerging for nearly thirty-four seconds. Jaguars possess immense biting force to pierce reptile skulls directly. This hunting strategy combines evolved skull structure with learned behavior. Cubs learn this survival skill from their mothers through observation. Watching a big cat hunt is…
India & Australia deepen ties on defence, energy, and critical minerals India and Australia on Thursday signed a landmark civil nuclear agreement that will pave the way for commercial uranium supplies from Australia to India, alongside a series of agreements covering defence, maritime security, critical minerals and emerging technologies.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian…
England eye World Cup semis Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted that the UK government could declare an additional bank holiday if England win the FIFA World Cup, with Thomas Tuchel’s side preparing to face Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday.England, currently ranked 4th in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings, will face Norway in the…
