Max Verstappen (Image: F1) Monza has earned its nickname as the “Temple of Speed”, and Max Verstappen produced one of the most extraordinary demonstrations of that speed at the Italian Grand Prix in 2025.The Red Bull driver left Monza with not one, but two remarkable F1 speed records, the fastest qualifying lap in Formula 1…
Controversial caste poster at IIT Mandi sparks row, institute orders inquiry into display NEW DELHI: IIT Mandi has set up an inquiry after a Bhagavad Gita-themed poster displayed on its campus during Janmashtami celebrations described Shudras as being meant to “serve higher classes”, triggering controversy over caste discrimination.Institute Director Laxmidhar Behera said the poster was…
The stock market is likely to remain sensitive to global developments, with the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices and US inflation data emerging as key factors for investors. The stock market is likely to remain sensitive to global cues in the upcoming week, with developments in the Middle East conflict, crude oil prices and…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket is going through a major crisis. With the team already 2-0 down in the three-Test series against England, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a series of sudden changes that have raised more questions than answers. Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Atiq-uz-Zaman has expressed his disappointment over the situation, saying the team…
Chunky Pandey reveals Govinda inspired him to become an actor, recalls ‘Aankhen’ trailer frenzy and ‘Laal Dupatte Wali’ craze: ‘Main actor bana Govinda ki wajah se’ Chunky Pandey recently revisited some of the most memorable moments from his early years in Bollywood, including the role Govinda played in inspiring his acting journey. The actor also…
US sanctions on Iran undermined by $9B in funds still passing through American banks (AI-generated image) The US is trying to squeeze Iran out of the global financial system. But a Wall Street Journal investigation has found that billions of dollars linked to Iran still pass through US banks each year, exposing a striking weakness…
The psychology behind checking your phone You are waiting for a lift and, almost without thinking, your hand reaches for your phone. You are sitting in a car and there is a two-minute pause before you need to get out, so you unlock the screen. You are standing in a queue, waiting for your coffee…
A person born on September 7 can sit through an entire conversation, say very little and still notice the one sentence everyone else missed.Silence does not mean that their mind is empty. It usually means that they are observing, connecting details and deciding how much they want to reveal.September 7 gives Birth Number 7 (7,…
Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha has taken note of the contrasting yet significant box-office performances of ‘Mirzapur – The Movie’ and ‘Hanuman Ansh’. While the former opened strongly on Friday, the latter has emerged as one of the year’s biggest surprise hits. For Sinha, however, the success of both films points to something more significant than unexpected…
Vladimir Kramnik Reacts to Levon Aronian’s Claim (Image: Chess.com) Levon Aronian’s candid assessment of his chess career has drawn a pointed reaction from former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, after the American grandmaster said that reaching No. 2 in the world was already a “miracle” for him.In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, Aronian…
