Israel is voting in parliamentary elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking another term amid public scrutiny of his government’s handling of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, the wars that followed and a series of domestic and foreign policy challenges. The election is shaping up as a crucial test of Netanyahu’s leadership, with opposition…
Virat Kohli and Harry Kane NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli on Tuesday congratulated Harry Kane after the England striker won the Ballon d’Or on Monday. Kohli shared a heartfelt message for his “friend”, praising him for his hard work, honesty and determination throughout his football career.Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the…
As ‘Lagaan’ completes 25 years, Rachel Shelley, who portrayed Elizabeth Russell in the film, has shared pictures from behind the scenes on set. In her post, she paid tribute to director Ashutosh Gowariker’s dedication, recalling that he carried on with the work despite getting hurt during the lengthy and gruelling shoot. Rachel Shelley shares ‘Lagaan’…
For the first time in 160 years of excavations, archaeologists unearthed a musical instrument at Troy, a flute made of bone that dates back about 2,800 years. Also discovered was a 4,500-year-old humanoid idol, which archaeologists hope will help shed light on the cultural traditions of the region.The bone flute was found in what’s known…
A Wyoming landowner’s attempt to build a second residential structure on conservation land led to years of litigation with The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Gary Binning wanted to build a guest house on property subject to a conservation easement, which restricted construction to one single-family residential structure per parcel.After losing an earlier case before the Wyoming…
Ed Sheeran performs at New York fundraiser raising $1 million for disadvantaged children in Suffolk (Image Credit: Lentonbrook Foundation via Ipswich) A private fundraising evening in New York has brought a $1 million boost to charities supporting disadvantaged children and young people in Suffolk, England. Singer Ed Sheeran joined Ipswich Town Football Club chairman and…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a $2 million investment in the New York Aquarium’s Sea Cliffs Exhibit Renovation Project, bringing attention to the redevelopment of the marine wildlife attraction in Brooklyn. Mamdani announced the funding on his social media accounts, thanking those who hosted his visit to the aquarium. Sea Cliffs is…
Jennifer A. Shuford, MD, MPH, is deputy director and chief medical officer of the CDC Jennifer Shuford, deputy director and chief medical officer of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is set to leave the Trump administration after next week’s midterm elections, the Washington Post reported on Monday, citing sources.Her reported departure…
Picture Credit: YouTube Screengrab ‘Ramayana’ actress Sai Pallavi will be playing an IPS officer in the upcoming Dhanush and Mammootty starrer ‘OM’ helmed by Rajkumar Periasamy. After her character’s introduction in her first glimpse release titled ‘OM Special Duty’, the actress thanked the director for choosing her to play Nithya Reddy in his upcoming action…
MS Dhoni (left) and Faf du Plessis (TOI Photo) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has offered an insight into what made MS Dhoni stand out as a leader during their time together at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), highlighting the former India captain’s instinctive approach to the game and his ability to remain calm…