Hantavirus scare on cruise ship Twenty British nationals evacuated from the virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius have begun quarantine at a specialist isolation facility in the UK after being flown out of Tenerife amid fears over a hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel.According to a BBC report, the passengers arrived at Manchester Airport aboard a…
The late legendary actress Manorama achieved a rare milestone in Indian cinema by sharing screen space with seven South Indian Chief Ministers. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers C. N. Annadurai and M. Karunanidhi acted with her during their stage drama days. She also worked with legendary leaders and actors like M. G. Ramachandran, J. Jayalalithaa,…
A handwritten note left by a homeless man inside a small community library in North Yorkshire, UK, has gone viral widely on social media. The note was discovered inside a converted red telephone box in the village of Kirk Deighton, where locals had created a free public library for residents and visitors.In the short message,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: A video of former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik heaping massive praise on Bhuvneshwar Kumar has gone viral again after the veteran pacer produced a sensational match-winning display for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.Ahead of Bhuvneshwar’s historic 200th IPL appearance against Lucknow Super…
Urvil Patel and MS Dhoni (BCCI Photos) Urvil Patel said a simple piece of advice from MS Dhoni helped him play the innings of his life during Chennai Super Kings’ clash against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. The young batter smashed 65 runs off just 23 balls at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, including eight…
Gold prices slipped on Monday as uncertainty over stalled US–Iran peace talks and rising oil prices fuelled fresh inflation concerns, reducing expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,684.32 per ounce, while US gold futures for June delivery declined 0.8% to $4,692.70. The weakness came as escalating Middle East tensions pushed…
Jennifer Lopez, the ‘IT Girl’ of Hollywood, dedicated a heartfelt note with deep gratitude on Mother’s Day. The 56-year-old shared the intricate, adorable details about her mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez, adding that her mother is the person whom the actress-singer calls late at night when she feels lost in the darkest places. Jennifer Lopez pens a…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday reiterated PM Modi’s call to step down spending on imports and help the country save foreign exchange. This comes as the Middle East conflict is showing no signs of cooling down and its impact ripples through global economy.Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, minister…
The famous blue and white houses of the Cyclades are a brilliant example of functional design. This aesthetic was born of necessity, rather than artistic choice. Although today’s travellers might think these colours honour the Greek flag or echo the Aegean Sea, their true origins lie in survival needs. This architectural style developed due to…
Britain’s Heathrow Airport London’s Heathrow Airport experienced a sharp decline in passenger traffic in April, with the ongoing Iran conflict leading to disruptions across global aviation networks.The UK’s busiest airport said around 6.7 million passengers travelled through its terminals during the month — a 5 per cent decline compared to the same period last year,…