For centuries, the Bermuda petrel survived only as a memory. Sailors and islanders knew the bird had once filled the skies around Bermuda, but by the modern era it was considered gone forever. Then, in the middle of the 20th century, a handful of unexpected discoveries changed its story. A small colony was found hiding…
Aditya Birla addresses tariff and investment concerns NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over low private sector investment, Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla Friday said the corporate sector was undertaking capital expenditure at a very fast pace.He said RBI data pointed to growth in bank loans to the corporate sector, which are evenly spread between…
Quote of the day by Giorgia Meloni (AP photo) Being dismissed by other people rarely feels like an advantage in the moment. Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first woman prime minister, argued that it can genuinely become one. “To the women of this nation I want to say that being underestimated is a great advantage, because often…
A throwback clip featuring Salman Khan and his father Salim Khan has resurfaced online and is winning hearts across social media. The video, captured during the trailer launch event of ‘Sikandar’ in 2025, offers a glimpse into the actor’s relationship with his father and the respect he continues to show him despite being one of…
D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Praggnanandhaa (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: This year, Norway Chess returns to the capital city of Oslo for the first time, after spending 13 consecutive years finding its footing in Stavanger. In another change, this will not be World No. 1 and five-time World Champion…
United States of America is believed to have started in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 when the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. From the City Tavern where the founding fathers plotted the American Revolution to the Carpenters’ Halls where the colonies united against the British and even to Independence Hall where the US…
Nearly 2,000 years after Mount Vesuvius buried the thriving Roman city of Pompeii beneath volcanic ash, one of its ancient streets has become an unlikely symbol of renewal. Every spring, vibrant red poppies and other wildflowers bloom between the worn basalt paving stones that once carried Roman chariots and pedestrians, creating a striking contrast between…
Actress Geetika Vidya Ohlyan shared an emotional note after the film ‘Satluj’ was removed from streaming. The film, inspired by Jaswant Singh Khalra’s life, faced several hurdles before its release. It premiered on ZEE5 but was quickly taken down due to security concerns. Diljit Dosanjh had previously hinted at the film’s limited availability. Efforts are…
A new still from ‘Toxic’ featuring Yash, front and centre, has taken social media by storm.The striking image shows Yash leaning against a vintage car in a neon-lit street setting, surrounded by armed men, hinting at the film’s gritty world of gangsters and goons. The upcoming film, directed by Geethu Mohandas, has already generated significant…
The Council of the League of Arab States has unanimously approved Egypt’s nomination of former foreign minister Nabil Fahmy as the next Secretary-General of the Arab League for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2026The decision came during the 165th meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States, held via videoconference and chaired…