The first impression of the Chernobyl landscape is not drama but quiet that feels slightly unfinished, as if something stopped mid-sentence and never returned to complete it. Roads that once carried routine traffic now fade into grass and young trees, and the outlines of buildings in Pripyat sit with a kind of reluctant stillness. In…
The Ganges is revered along every stretch of its course. Devotees bathe in its waters, honouring ancestors and deities by cupping the river in their hands, holding it, and letting it flow back. For as long as we can remember, we have been witnessing people offering flowers, rose petals, and small clay lamps filled with…
Asian stocks edged lower on Friday, pausing after a strong rally this month, as investors dialled back risk ahead of a crucial weekend that could shape the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 0.8%, though it remained near its highest level since early March. The index is…
‘The Odyssey’ has become the centre of an intense online debate after director Christopher Nolan revealed casting details. The film that is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, has been receiving backlash from sections of the internet over its casting choices, dialogues, costumes, modern reinterpretations, and stylistic direction. The backlash also has…
CEC Gyanesh Kumar; TMC MP Derek O’Brien NEW DELHI: Opposition parties will bring a fresh motion to impeach Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and spokesperson Derek O’Brien said on Monday.“19 political parties and around 300 MPs had earlier moved an impeachment notice against the CEC. In the coming days, a…
Under the leadership of Ayush Mhatre, the Indian side will now aim to set the record straight on the world stage. (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: Five-time champions India will head into Sunday’s Super Six showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan with revenge firmly on their agenda at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in Zimbabwe. More…
Steve Shand leaving court A man convicted in a human smuggling case linked to the deaths of an Indian family at the US-Canada border has moved an appeals court seeking to overturn his conviction and sentence, reports CBC News.Steve Shand, one of two men found guilty in 2024, has asked the court to quash the…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a new lawsuit from a man identified as John Doe, who claims the music mogul sexually assaulted him when he was a minor. The accuser says he was working as a child actor when he attended a Hollywood Hills party in 2007 and…
Photo: Hallmark Luxury Care Homes/Facebook Earlier this year, Ethel Caterham created history by officially being recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living person at the remarkable age of 116. Her record as the oldest living person in the world was confirmed after the passing of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro in 2025….
US President Donald Trump purchased around $100 million in municipal and corporate bonds between mid-November and late December, his latest financial disclosures showed. The investments included up to $2 million in Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery bonds bought shortly after the companies announced their merger.The disclosures, posted Thursday and Friday, showed that most of Trump’s…
THANE: Tensions flared in Mira Road near Mumbai after a video showing a policeman running away with a pig — allegedly being taken towards the protest site — went viral on Tuesday amid a row over goats being kept inside the Poonam Cluster society premises ahead of Bakrid.The controversy erupted after members of the housing…
Ireland host Team India for a two-match T20I series later this month. Cricket Ireland has issued an official statement after days of unrest and violence in Belfast, with the governing body closely monitoring the situation ahead of India’s two-match T20I series in the city later this month.The disturbances erupted following a knife attack earlier this…
Even though this was her BAFTAs debut, Alia isn’t new to big fashion nights. Since her breakthrough in Student of the Year in 2012, she’s slowly built a reputation as one of Bollywood’s most dependable red-carpet dressers. She rarely goes over the top. Her looks usually feel polished, relaxed, and thoughtfully put together. And here’s…
Get ready for a historic night at the Grammy Awards on February 1, where Rosé is poised to break boundaries as the first solo K-pop artist to hit the stage! With a stellar year behind her, including three nominations for the chart-topping track ‘APT.’ with Bruno Mars, her performance is sure to be a highlight….
D Gukesh (Norway Chess via PTI Photo) World chess champion D Gukesh anticipates his return to Goa for the FIDE World Cup starting Friday, where he previously competed in his early career.The prestigious FIDE World Cup makes its return to India after 23 years. The tournament will be hosted at a North Goa resort from…
OYO’s parent company PRISM has secured shareholder approval to raise up to Rs 6,650 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares as part of its proposed initial public offering, signalling steady progress towards a public market debut, according to PTI.The approval was granted at an extraordinary general meeting held on December 20, where shareholders…
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia is in “extremely critical” condition, a close aide said on Friday, as she continues treatment in hospital. The 80-year-old leader was admitted on Sunday night after developing a chest infection that affected both her heart and lungs.“Last night, the doctors said that her physical…
Sachin Tendulkar, Dharmendra NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar shared a note on Monday expressing grief over the death of veteran actor Dharmendra, calling him a major figure in Indian cinema whose energy stayed with everyone who met him. Tendulkar said Dharmendra’s presence connected with people across generations.“I, like many others, took an instant…
Representational AI photo Doctors in China have grafted a woman’s torn-off ear onto her foot to keep it alive, before later reattaching it to her head.The woman lost her ear in a workplace accident in April that also caused severe injuries to her scalp, neck and face. According to medical news platform Yixue Jie, also…
