If you somehow chanced upon a time machine and set it to a couple of centuries back, you’d probably expect London or Delhi or Florence to smell like history books never mention. Think smoke, drains, animals, unwashed wool. And what you might not expect is how people walking on those streets were carrying a small…
PM Modi mourns demise of Qatar’s former Amir, calls him ‘visionary leader, true friend’ NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader who transformed the Gulf nation and a true friend of India.“We deeply mourn the…
Tejas Nandakumar barred from 2026 Commonwealth Games NEW DELHI: For Tejas Nandakumar, India’s national record holder in the Men’s S7 100m backstroke, the past 24 hours have been a whirlwind of disbelief.The 20-year-old from Bengaluru was supposed to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, starting July 23, and everything had been building towards…
IDBI Bank SO recruitment 2026 The Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Bank has released the official notification for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) for the financial year 2026-27. Eligible candidates will be able to submit their applications online from July 14, 2026, through the bank’s official careers portal.The online application window will remain…
Mohanlal and Mammootty remember legendary singer S. Janaki The demise of legendary playback singer S. Janaki at the age of 88 has left the Indian film industry and music lovers grieving. Her granddaughter Apsara Vydyula shared the news of her passing, via her social media handle. Soon after the announcement, tributes began pouring in from…
According to JAXA, the entire flight lasted about 40 seconds. Japan has taken a significant step towards developing reusable rocket technology after its space agency successfully carried out the first lift-off and landing test of a prototype rocket, an area currently led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said the prototype lifted…
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott and the American billionaire philanthropist has donated $20 million to Active Minds, a US nonprofit that works with young people to change the culture around mental health. The donation is the largest in the organisation’s history and comes as Scott continues her large-scale charitable giving after selling a significant portion…
Deep within the limestone mountains of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, scientists have uncovered a remarkable new cave that is already drawing attention for its geological significance. Named Thang Cave (Victory Cave), the newly explored cavern contains rare cave pearls, smooth, spherical mineral formations that develop over thousands of years…
The embassy had also said that the ‘exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing.’ NEW DELHI: The mortal remains of the 15 Indian nationals who died after a speedboat capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island are being transported to Ho Chi Minh City and…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, left, talks to referee Joao Pinheiro, of Portugal (AP Photo) Lionel Messi found himself at the centre of another viral World Cup moment after an animated exchange with Portuguese referee João Pinheiro during Argentina’s quarterfinal victory over Switzerland on Saturday. The incident unfolded in the opening half of Argentina’s dramatic 3-1 extra-time…
The Centre and the Bar Council of India have proposed a 10-year action plan to promote legal education in Hindi and other Indian languages. The initiative aims to strengthen multilingual legal learning, improve access to justice, leverage AI-based tools, and prepare future legal professionals through a phased bilingual education framework. The Bar Council of India…
Julia Roberts believes every relationship, even those that end, can lead to lasting happiness and a stronger future.Image credit (Instagram) Julia Roberts, the Oscar-winning star, just marked twenty-four years of marriage to cinematographer Danny Moder. She did it the only way she ever does anything personal: quietly, on her own terms, and with just enough…
No matter how successful children become, there are some things that never change.For every parent, spending a day with their children often means more than any expensive gift. And that’s exactly the feeling many people got after seeing Revathi Kamath’s latest post from London.The mother of Zerodha founders Nithin and Nikhil Kamath recently shared a…
Floating solar panels helped cut diesel use and also created a haven for salmon. (Picture source: Mowi.com) A salmon farm off the coast of Chile has found an unexpected benefit after replacing diesel generators with floating solar panels. While the project was launched to cut emissions and reduce fuel use, the new system also created…
UBT leader and former MP Vinayak Raut (File Photo) THANE: UBT leader and former MP Vinayak Raut, his son Gitesh Raut, and five others have been booked by the Kapurbawdi Police based on a complaint filed by Raut’s daughter-in-law, Girija Raut, who on Sunday publicly reiterated her allegations and demanded action against the accused.Addressing a…
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Former Qatar Emir and Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at the age of 74.The Amiri Diwan announced that Sheikh Hamad passed away on the morning of July 12. In a statement, it prayed for Allah’s mercy upon him and praised his lasting contributions to…
Nepal remains India’s largest source of foreign students as Karnataka emerges as top study destination India’s classrooms are becoming more international, but the pattern behind where students come from and where they study remains largely unchanged.The latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 shows Nepal continues to be the biggest source of foreign…
Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has been certified ‘A,’ and the makers have officially announced the certification process through a stunning and colorful poster. The makers have slowly begun promotional activities for the film. With marketing campaigns picking up steam, the Vijay-starrer is back in the spotlight after months of uncertainty over the censor process. The film’s…
Great Pyramid of Giza is an estimated 4,500-year-old structure, and many consider it to beone of the greatest engineering wonders that human beings have created. However, even as the Great Pyramid of Giza was being constructed in ancient Egypt, a young pine tree was beginning its life on a mountain range in modern-day California. This…
Railway authorities are investigating a viral video of an argument on a Mumbai local train. The dispute reportedly began after a passenger spoke in Marathi with railway staff. MUMBAI: Railway authorities have initiated a preliminary inquiry after a video purportedly showing an argument between a Railway Ticket Checker (TC) and a passenger over speaking Marathi…
