NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Tuesday released its first list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, even before the poll schedule was officially announced, signalling an early start to its campaign in the poll-bound northeastern state.Assam Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi has been fielded by the party from…
A sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict has choked India’s basmati rice shipments, leaving nearly 400,000 metric tons stranded at ports and in transit, while new export deals have come to a halt as freight rates have more than doubled since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, trade officials told Reuters.India,…
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has once again weighed in on the portrayal of women in cinema, this time taking direct aim at item numbers and the larger culture of objectification surrounding them. In contrast, Shabana lauded filmmaker Zoya Akhtar for her nuanced portrayal of Katrina Kaif in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Veteran actor Shabana Azmi…
India and England will meet again in a T20 World Cup semi-final when they face off in the second last-four clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It is the third straight edition in which the two teams have squared off at this stage, after also meeting…
India women’s cricket team (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s cricket team has achieved another historic milestone as they have been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their first-ever World Cup title.The nomination, confirmed by Laureus Sport, makes them the first women’s cricket team to receive this…
American media personality Megyn Kelly is drawing fierce online criticism after declaring that US service members killed in the ongoing strikes on Iran died “for Iran or for Israel” rather than for the United States, a statement that has ignited heated backlash across social media. The former Fox News anchor, now a SiriusXM host, made…
Gurtej Sandhu career journey: Indian-origin Micron Technology VP with 2,211 global patents. (Photo: LinkedIn) Dr Gurtej Sandhu stands among the most prolific inventors in modern semiconductor engineering, with 2,211 patents worldwide to his name, exceeding the 1,432 patents credited to Thomas Edison. Raised in Amritsar, he has built a career that bridges advanced research, corporate…
Humans aren’t built for tiny tribes anymore. We live in cities, corporations, and digital networks. Yet our brains still operate within social limits — often referred to as Dunbar’s number, roughly 150 meaningful relationships. Gossip helps manage that complexity. Gossip helps spread information about social norms, alliances, and risks. It helps communities coordinate without everyone…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated NDMC’s two-day Flower Festival at Connaught Place, drawing visitors to a colourful showcase of seasonal blooms and various floral-themed displays in the heart of the capital.The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) opened its festival at Connaught Place’s Central Park. The event began with a brief…
Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: Amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region, the Indian govt has set up an inter-ministerial group that’s monitoring the situation particulary to assess any hurdles in India’s trade and shipping.“We have set up an inter-ministerial group that meets on a daily basis and is closely monitoring…
