KULLU: A 27-year-old Canadian paraglider died after crash-landing into the Dhauladhar mountains in Himachal Pradesh last week, while two foreign pilots were rescued from the upper reaches of Kangra and Kullu districts on Monday. In keeping with her wishes, Megan Elizabeth from Canada was cremated in Bir as per Hindu rituals on Tuesday.All three paragliders…
Lionel Messi’s brief appearance in Kolkata sparked outrage and chaos as fans, disappointed by the short duration, resorted to vandalism. Organizers faced immediate backlash, with the chief organizer detained and ticket refunds promised. Authorities launched an investigation into the mismanagement, while the All India Football Federation distanced itself from the privately organized event. What was…
NEW DELHI: India and the US have discussed issues going beyond trade in goods to include non-tariff measures, customs and trade facilitation and economic security alignment, among other issues, an official statement said Thursday.A team from USTR office was in India since Monday to advance negotiations on the trade agreement, which has been in the…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Ukraine is grappling with one of its most damaging corruption scandals since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, as investigators uncover an alleged $100 million kickback scheme involving top officials and the state-owned nuclear power company Energoatom. The revelations come as renewed Russian strikes cripple Ukraine’s energy grid, causing rolling…
File Pic: Jaspal Rana with Manu Bhaker after historic double bronze-medal feat at the Paris Olympics. (PTI Photo) Indian shooting lost one of its finest pistol shooters on Friday. Jaspal Rana, an Asian Games gold medallist and winner of multiple international events who later transformed Indian shooting as a coach, breathed his last at a…
Among many things South India is famous for, it is railway journeys that stand out as a lifetime experience. The trains in South India have entered a new phase with the introduction and expansion of Vande Bharat Express trains across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. These semi-high-speed trains are known for their…
‘Toy Story 5’, the fifth instalment in the Pixar series debuted with USD 160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.Internationally, it was just as successful, with USD 152 million in opening-weekend sales, for a worldwide haul…
Kuldeep Yadav was one of the architects of India’s dominant win, returning figures of 4-41. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Kuldeep Yadav delivered not just a match-winning performance but also a light-hearted moment after India sealed the ODI series against South Africa with a commanding nine-wicket victory in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
RCB Green Jersey (Pic Credit: RCB/X) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are making a powerful statement off the field while facing Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL 2026. As part of their long-standing ‘Green Initiative’, RCB will once again are taking the field in their signature green jerseys, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.Crafted…
Muskmelon usually disappears quickly during summer, though the peel often goes straight into the bin without much thought. In some households, however, fruit scraps are kept aside for small cleaning jobs around the house. Muskmelon peel is one of those leftovers that people occasionally reuse because of its soft texture and moisture-rich surface.It is not…
Caribbean air travel erupted into chaos over the weekend after US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, prompting sweeping airspace restrictions across the region. According to FlightRadar24, no commercial aircraft were flying over Venezuelan airspace on Saturday. The US Federal Aviation Administration also imposed restrictions that forced major airlines to cancel hundreds…
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) is preparing to launch an rescue mission to save its ageing Swift Gamma-ray burst explorer (Swift Observatory) from falling back to earth.The mission will be carried out by a startup called Katalyst Space technologies, that aims to demonstrate a new era of satellite servicing. The mission is…
NEW DELHI: Around 45 ships are under construction within the country and will be delivered in the next 3 to 4 years, Navy vice chief Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsyan has said in Kolkata during the launch of ‘Sanghamitra’, the first of four next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) built by defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and…
If you want to apply Chanakya’s mantras at your workplace or career path, here’s a simple routine you can adopt: Before starting any big task or project, spend 5 minutes asking yourself: Why am I doing this? What is the goal? What is likely the outcome? This saves misdirected effort. Invest regularly in learning –…
Today’s energy invites women to pause and look at what keeps repeating in life, not with frustration, but with awareness. If someone’s words or a situation triggers a similar emotion again, it’s time to gently notice the pattern. What belief or fear are you still holding? You’re not meant to carry emotional weight forever. Let…
NEW DELHI: With dog lovers pressing for a stay on SC’s order to remove strays from public institutions such as hospitals, schools and colleges, the court asked them Thursday to go through a Dec 29 TOI report on the menace of strays in Ladakh and made it clear that dogs cannot be allowed to roam…
The Election Commission on Thursday extended the Special Intensive Revision deadline for Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. IndiGo, meanwhile, announced Rs 10,000 travel vouchers for passengers stranded between December 3 and 5. In Goa, police told the court that the Luthra brothers, accused in the Birch…
MUMBAI: Infosys and Bharti Airtel led a 638-point sensex rally on Monday, its second session of rebound after days of slide, as the reversal in rupee’s strength against the dollar enthused Dalal Street investors. The rise in the sensex, however, came even as foreign funds were net sellers, BSE data showed. Over the past few…
As the trailer of Dhurandhar, unveiled yesterday, continues to receive strong responses, lead actor Ranveer Singh was spotted at Mumbai’s Kalina Airport. Ranveer’s airport look He stepped out in a sharp black suit layered over a white shirt, casually unbuttoned at the top for a laid-back yet bold touch. A red pocket square added a…
You might not wake up expecting a twist, but something unplanned could nudge your day in a new direction. That’s not always bad. For women, especially, today brings a subtle turning point. A plan may shift, a person may change their stance, or a situation may look different in new light. Before reacting, breathe. This…
