A Japanese poet from the 13th century, watching a blood-red sky and writing his diary, never thought his words would save astronauts today. The researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) have connected the historical Medieval literature with present-day space weather through the writings of Fujiwara no Teika’s Meigetsuki diary, 1204 Common…
MUMBAI: E-commerce arch-rivals Flipkart and Amazon are on an expansion spree of sorts-they are aggressively ramping up the count of fulfilment centres to gain market share in quick deliveries, a segment they have been late to enter, ceding most of the space to Eternal’s Blinkit, Swiggy’s Instamart and IPO-bound Zepto.As they play catch up in…
Rajasthan Royals’ Ravindra Jadeja (ANI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja is expected to return for Rajasthan Royals in their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants after missing the previous game against Delhi Capitals due to a knee niggle. Jadeja’s absence during RR’s defeat to Delhi had raised concerns among fans, especially after captain Riyan Parag…
Films like ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ have their own cult status and over the years, it’s one of the most loved movies of Hindi cinema. Infact, Farhan Akhtar‘s ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ changed the wave in Hindi cinema as before that one hadn’t seen cinema of this genre extensively. Despite the fact that…
A Pakistani delivery driver who raped a vulnerable woman shortly after she left a hospital in West Sussex has been sentenced to eight years and three months in prison.Suleman Mukaish, 27, who was living in the UK on a student visa, carried out the attack in a car park near Worthing Hospital on March 11…
The Middle East conflict, now in its sixth week, continues to send shockwaves across the world. From energy supply disruptions to rising fuel prices, several countries are being forced into emergency measures such as work-from-home policies and cost hikes. Meanwhile, the Gulf region is witnessing a split oil reality! While for some producers, soaring crude…
In parts of northern Manila, the sound of traffic never fully stops. Beneath elevated expressways where thousands of vehicles pass each day, there are narrow settlements built into the shadows of concrete pillars and drainage channels. Families cook meals there, children sleep there, laundry hangs beside cracked support beams, and daily life continues within metres…
Saudi Arabia arrested 14,242 illegal residents in week-long crackdown, enforcing residency, labour and border laws/Image: Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s security forces have detained thousands of illegal residents in a nationwide crackdown, as authorities step up enforcement of residency, labour, and border regulations while warning of severe penalties for anyone offering assistance to violators. The Ministry…
A China court sentenced a 14-year boy to life imprisonment for rape and murder of his 15-year-old classmate, a case that became a significant mark in juvenile crime.The Qujing Intermediate People’s Court announced its verdict, convicting and sentencing the defendant, who attempted to rape his classmate.According to the court, the incident occurred between the night…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Swagatha Krishnan, an artist from Madurai, levelled serious allegations against a renowned Tamil composer. In a recent interview, she made headlines, leading to various discussions and speculations about the matter. Although she did not disclose his name, there is no doubt he will be identified soon because…