At first glance, the Caspian Sea appears as an ocean stretching endlessly to the horizon, lapping the shores of five nations. Yet scientists classify it not as a sea, but as Earth’s largest lake, an immense inland body spanning roughly 371,000 square kilometres, surpassing Japan in size. Straddling Europe and Asia, it borders Russia, Azerbaijan,…
Photo credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised the importance of self-reliance in India’s technological future, stating that “Developed India will be built only when India is self-reliant. For this, Made in India chip is very important.”Addressing the virtual ceremony to lay the foundation stone of India Chip Pvt Ltd — a joint…
After the triumph of ‘Lokah’, Kalyani Priyadarshan kicked off 2026 in the stunning landscapes of Sri Lanka, reveling in the company of her co-stars and dedicated film crew. Taking to Instagram, she shared heartfelt moments from their journey, expressing profound gratitude for the incredible experiences shared with her ‘Lokah’ family. Kalyani Priyadarshan, who is basking…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday personally addressed concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, urging district magistrates to ensure that voters face no inconvenience over “logical discrepancies.“Banerjee made the remarks during an unexpected meeting with district magistrates at the state secretariat, Nabanna, which was chaired by chief…
Fresh disclosures from the Jeffrey Epstein files have renewed scrutiny of Bill Gates’ past association with the disgraced financier, following the release of draft emails containing unverified allegations about Gates’ private life. Gates has strongly denied the claims, calling them false and absurd, while acknowledging that engaging with Epstein was a serious mistake. The documents…
In the wake of Dharmendra’s death, the emergence of separate prayer gatherings raised eyebrows about potential family discord. Hema Malini stepped forward to explain that these decisions stemmed from personal preferences shaped by varying social affiliations and political obligations across Mumbai, Delhi, and her home turf of Mathura. After Hindi cinema icon Dharmendra passed away…
CUP OF JOY: RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana with her MI counterpart Harmanpreet Kaur NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana were at the fulcrum of India’s greatest moment in women’s cricket. Just two months ago, the hard work they put in over the last decade paid dividends as they recorded the biggest triumph of their…
Dhaka: As Bangladesh goes to polls on Thursday, United Nations has said it has noted ‘concerns’ raised by women’s groups and civil society organisations over violence and harassment of women candidates and voters, including digital violence, and called for “safe, inclusive and meaningful participation” of women in elections.The UN, in a statement, called on all…
US stock markets rebounded on Wednesday after two days of sharp volatility, supported by easing oil prices and encouraging economic data that improved investor confidence.The S&P 500 rose 0.8 per cent in midday trading and was on course to recover most of the losses recorded since the war with Iran began. The Dow Jones Industrial…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Grace Harris, right, celebrates with Lauren Bell after taking a wicket. (BCCI via PTI Photo) BENGALURU: There is a quiet certainty about Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season — one forged not in noise, but in belief. As the stakes rise in the Women’s Premier League, Lauren Bell and Gautami Naik spoke of…
