For many people, the iron lung belongs to history books, a symbol of the years when polio swept through communities before vaccines transformed public health. Rows of large metal cylinders once filled hospital wards, keeping patients alive when damaged muscles could no longer draw breath. Most disappeared decades ago as medical care changed. Paul Alexander’s…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s skipper Pat Cummins (ANI Photo) Australia captain Pat Cummins has hinted that he may skip IPL 2027 as he weighs up his workload during what is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods of his career. The Australian team faces a demanding calendar next year, beginning with a four-Test tour of…
Welcome to the Island Where Egrets Rule A century after wildlife wardens began protecting a small island in Texas, the 35-acre site has become the world’s largest nesting colony for Reddish Egrets. Green Island sits in the Laguna Madre, a coastal lagoon in southern Texas. In 1923, Audubon Texas signed its first sanctuary lease with…
Ayaan Agnihotri, nephew of Salman Khan, is determined to make it on his own merit. He revealed that Salman never spoon-feeds him and always pushes him to get things done independently. On the nepotism tag, Ayaan said that for his family, it is simply about being a close unit. Ayaan Agnihotri, nephew of Salman Khan,…
Frankie Jonas and Noah Cyrus have sparked a wave of online speculation after unveiling matching ‘Ponyo‘-inspired tattoos in a joint social media post. The handful of black-and-white photos showed the longtime friends and former co-stars posing together as they got matching tattoos inspired by Hayao Miyazaki‘s beloved animated classic. The sweet tribute quickly caught the…
Jared Isaacman (Image/AP) Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman has reiterated his support for restoring Pluto’s status as a planet.Speaking during a US Senate hearing on Tuesday, Isaacman voiced strong support for reconsidering Pluto’s classification.“Senator, I am very much in the camp of ‘make Pluto a planet again,’” Isaacman said while responding to a question from Senator…
Indian passport fees in UAE revised from July 1 Indian nationals applying for passport and related consular services in the UAE will have to pay higher fees from July 1, 2026, following a revision announced by the Government of India.The new fee structure will be applicable at the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, the…
The long-awaited biopic on legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi is gearing up for a major update. The project has been in development for some time and has generated interest because of the stature of its subject. The makers are reportedly working on bringing the celebrated singer’s life, music and legacy to the big screen with…
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ keeps getting more exciting as the popular franchise gets ready for its big-screen debut. With the trailer coming out on August 11, singer Dhanda Nyoliwala gave fans a sneak peek of one of the film’s songs, ‘Do Numbari’, by sharing a fun behind-the-scenes video with Ali Fazal. The movie will be the…
Your sugar cravings may get costlier (PTI photo) MUMBAI: Your next pack of cookies, chocolates or ladoos could cost you more. Under pressure because of high prices of sugar, consumer goods companies are planning to take price hikes. Bikaji Foods is already in the process of rolling out about a 2% price increase across its…