Ritu Kumar rarely finds herself at the centre of a controversy. For decades, she’s been one of the biggest names in Indian fashion, credited with bringing traditional textiles, hand embroidery and forgotten crafts back into the spotlight. Which is exactly why a comment she made during a recent podcast has left so many people stunned.The…
Photo: Jayna Bergman/University of Ottawa Scientists have identified something that may be even more uniquely Canadian than the beaver or moose: a genetically distinct western toad population found only in Canada. The discovery, made by researchers from the University of Ottawa, points to a rare and previously unrecognized group of toads living in the Canadian…
UK parents urged to stop sharing kids’ photos publicly Parents should avoid posting photographs of their children on public social media accounts as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are making it easier for criminals to create child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) have warned.Issuing…
Rajya Sabha MP introduces National Commission for Men Bill in Parliament NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal introduced the National Commission for Men Bill, 2025 in Parliament, saying the recent Pune Ketan Agarwal case highlighted the need for institutional support and legal protection for male victims. In a post on X, the former…
Gigi Hadid, one of Taylor Swift’s bridesmaids for the special day, was seen arriving at the venue all decked out in pink. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially married! The beloved couple had been keeping things quiet since announcing their engagement last year, however, many reports revealed that the couple was tying the knot…
Maharashtra is a fascinating state dotted with some incredible historic forts. There are forts standing proudly on hilltops, and then there are forts in Maharashtra that make you wait for the mighty sea to allow you permission to explore. This is my experience visiting one of the lesser-known gems in Alibag named Kolaba Fort which…
Hamsa Rajyoga 2026 is a very powerful yoga which is formed by Jupiter when it transits in the signs of Karka Rashi or Cancer. This year, On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Jupiter moved in Cancer. Jupiter is especially strong in Cancer, as it is Jupiter’s exaltation sign. Jupiter has recently touched its highest point of…
China’s President Xi Jinping has promoted two senior People’s Liberation Army (PLA) officers to the rank of general in a fresh shake-up of the military’s top leadership, as Beijing moves to rebuild its depleted command structure following years of anti-corruption purges. The appointments are widely seen as a precursor to a broader reorganisation at the…
Report suggests that Iranian authorities are prepared for almost 3000 deaths as Khamenei’s funeral begins Iranian authorities are putting on a show of strength for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral, but behind the scenes, officials are preparing for up to 3,000 deaths, according to Germany’s WELT.The report, written by an anonymous journalist in Tehran, said…
Police said the group consists of 44 men and six women who had been lodged at the special detention camp. NEW DELHI: Fifty Bangladeshi nationals who were staying in a detention camp in Tamil Nadu have been sent to West Bengal as part of the process to deport them to Bangladesh. They are travelling under…
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has revealed how his father Viswanathan’s bold decision to move the family from Delhi to Kerala became the defining moment in his cricketing journey.Ahead of India’s second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Samson reflected on the pivotal choice that changed the course of his career after he struggled…
NCVT ITI CBT Exam Admit Card 2026 available online NCVT ITI CBT Exam Admit Card 2026: The NCVT ITI CBT Exam Admit Card 2026 has been released for eligible trainees appearing in the All India Trade Test (AITT) Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) examination. The National Council for Vocational Training has activated the online facility, allowing…
Following its successful theatrical release, Chella Ayyavu’s sports-comedy drama ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ has become a massive topic of discussion across social media. While fans thoroughly enjoy the blend of marital wrestling and humor, curiosity is peaking regarding the movie’s budget and star earnings. Unofficial reports have now unveiled the staggering remuneration figures commanded by lead…
Yogi Sadhguru offers a fresh perspective on marriage, explaining its origins in the need for stable child-rearing rather than tradition. He notes that questioning marriage is common during hormonal youth but less so in childhood or later life. Sadhguru advises against planning for divorce, emphasizing that successful marriages stem from personal integrity, honesty about needs,…
That empty plastic water bottle sitting in your recycling bin might have a second life ahead of it, one that involves powering an electric vehicle, a smartphone or even a renewable energy storage system. Researchers at Penn State University have developed a new method to convert waste PET plastic, the same material used in most…
National Aerospace Laboratory’s high-altitude pseudo-satellite flying above the clouds. (Image credit: NAL) NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared the procurement of High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) for the Indian Air Force. The move is expected to significantly enhance the armed forces’ intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.HAPS…
Long before concrete and steel arrived in the Philippines, Filipino communities had already worked out how to live comfortably in a hot, humid and flood-prone archipelago; they simply raised their houses off the ground. The bahay kubo, or nipa hut, is the clearest example, a small home built from bamboo, wood and thatched nipa palm…
In PoJK, the JAAC has accused Pakistani authorities of denying people their basic rights. A senior leader of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKAMMC), one of the main groups leading protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), has appealed to people across Jammu and Kashmir to support demonstrations planned on July 5 against…
Umpire Vrinda Rathi pictured during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup England & Wales 2026 match between Pakistan and Netherlands at Bristol County Ground on June 27, 2026 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) MUMBAI: The Indian women’s cricket team may have suffered an early exit from the 2026 Women’s T20…
KEA to accept revised Class 12 marks from CBSE, CISCE and State Boards till July 6 UGCET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has issued an important notice for candidates applying for the Under Graduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) 2026 through the authority. Students whose Class 12 marks have been revised after the 2026 revaluation…
