The Duke told the court that ongoing media attention surrounding the case had deeply affected his wife and family.Image credit (Instagram) Prince Harry is poised to receive a significant court judgment in his privacy case against a major U.K. publisher during his planned return to the United Kingdom. The ruling in the Duke of Sussex’s…
Erling Haaland is making waves at his debut World Cup, netting five goals and trailing only Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot. Norway’s star striker finds solace in his understated, comfortable home away from the pitch. His YouTube video reveals a kitchen featuring fresh rosemary, focused shelf lighting, jute coasters for a boho vibe, and…
Nasa has taken another step towards building a permanent human presence on the Moon by awarding almost $600 million in fresh contracts for a new series of robotic lander missions. Rather than focusing on a single spacecraft, the agency is spreading the work across several commercial partners, continuing its strategy of using private companies to…
Chinese authorities on Thursday revealed that the pilot who crashed a light aircraft into Beijing’s tallest building last week had long suffered from anxiety and had written repeatedly about “ending his life” in his diary, with investigators concluding that the incident was caused by “personal reasons”.The findings come nearly a week after the crash raised…
Pakistan’s authorities under fire over reconstruction of Vedic-era city of Taxila The UN has asked Pakistan to reverse the “reconstructions” that undermined the integrity of two historical sites in Taxila, warning that failure to act would result in their placement on Unesco’s ‘danger list’.Taxila, known in ancient times as Takshashila, is one of South Asia’s…
KC Venugopal (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, demanding an immediate Supreme Court-monitored probe into what he described as the “Chanda Chori mega scandal.“Venugopal alleged that Lord Ram had been “misused and tarnished.”“The…
NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the schedule for India’s two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, with both matches set to be played in August as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle from August 15 to…
India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has thrown his support behind Sanju Samson despite the opener’s poor run of form, insisting the experienced batter deserves more backing even as calls for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continue to grow.Samson’s struggles continued in the opening T20I against England at Chester-le-Street, where he fell…
West Bengal has declared July 6 a public holiday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The decision will keep schools, government offices, local bodies, state undertakings and other government-controlled institutions closed for the day, as the state pays tribute to one of its prominent historical figures. The West Bengal government…
Reports suggest the Duchess of Sussex is feeling uneasy about returning to Britain amid ongoing tensions surrounding the royal family.Image credit (Instagram) Meghan Markle is reportedly struggling with anxiety ahead of her planned trip to the United Kingdom with Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex has expressed significant reservations about returning to England for what…
Many parents worry that if children don’t get the “best” of everything, they’ll complain. Farah says that’s rarely been the case. Talking about long flights, she laughed and said, “All three of them sit with their headphones on and watch movies or TV during the flight.”When they were much younger, she occasionally kept them with…
NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, has ordered a solar installation company to pay a homeowner more than Rs 25,000 with interest, after finding it overcharged him on net-metering costs and failed to generate the electricity it had promised from his rooftop solar system.What was the issueIjjada Vivekananda, a resident of…
Representative image of Twana Jamal in French court (AI generated) A convicted Iraqi human trafficker, Twana Jamal, was traced to Leicestershire, where he is allegedly living under a false identity while awaiting a decision on his UK asylum claim.According to an investigation by BBC, an Iraqi man once labelled the “godfather of traffickers” has been…
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) Hello and welcome to another edition of Offside. The term “shot heard round the world” was popularised by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his poem Concord Hymn, whose opening…
Former Australian cricketer Aaron Summers is facing a possible jail sentence after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse offences linked to an incident that took place in Tasmania in 2018.The 30-year-old, who previously represented the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmania in domestic cricket, changed his plea in late June and admitted to two counts of penetrative…
The Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday said that no child can be compelled to recite Hindu prayers in government schools while hearing a petition against a State government circular issued on June 12.Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad was hearing a plea challenging the circular, which directed government schools to conduct Saraswati Vandana, Gayatri Mantra, Guru Mantra…
Sumit Kumar reveals why ‘Eena Meena Deeka’ song brings back childhood memories; ‘My father performed it at almost every stage show’ Singer Sumit Kumar recently revisited some of his fondest childhood memories while appearing on the music reality show Indian Idol. The son of legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar became nostalgic after contestant Manraj performed…
Birthday parties are carrying a deeper meaning now. More than just a “celebration,” parties are now becoming a tradition to create lasting memories and teach children meaningful values. Over the years, one tradition has become a relevant means to add more meaning to these celebrations: Return gifts. There was a time when return gifts were…
A whistleblower who earlier reported alleged abuse of children at a daycare centre on the campus of an IT company in Bengaluru was fired from job, BENGALURU: An employee who earlier reported alleged abuse of children at a daycare centre on Capgemini’s Bengaluru campus was fired from job.The allegation comes as police investigate disturbing videos…
Congress leader Salman Khurshid NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday announced that he will represent the party at the state funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Speaking to ANI, Khurshid said, “I am representing the party and will attend the state funeral ceremony of Supreme Leader…
