CHANDIGARH: The search and rescue operation for ace Indian rally driver Hari Singh, 59, continued for a second day on Friday with rescuers now confining their efforts to a section of coral reefs near Vaavu Atoll in the Maldives where the speedboat mishap occurred on Thursday, reports Sukhmani Kooner.Specialised dive teams will look for them…
Museums abroad are increasingly confronting the legacy of looted cultural heritage in their collections, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art has become the latest institution to act. On Wednesday, the museum announced it will return three sculptures to India after rigorous research revealed the sculptures had been removed illegally from temples in Tamil…
Australia has tightened checks for student visa applicants from India as it moved India into the ‘highest-risk’ category along with Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. The new categorization came into effect from January 8 2026, as these four South-Asian countries have been moved from Evidence Level 2 to Evidence Level 3 under the Simplified Student Visa…
Hollywood couple Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth have reportedly pulled the plug on their marriage. The new detail about their relationship status comes amid the actor’s latest run-in with the law, where he was reportedly arrested in New Orleans on two counts of simple battery. Shia and Mia split As reported by Page Six, LaBaouf…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of indulging in “money laundering”, questioned its sources of income and asked why it was not paying taxes.Addressing a gathering at an event here, Kharge alleged financial irregularities and sought greater accountability from the organisation.“It (RSS) has a network of more than…
NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment briefly stole the spotlight during India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, as an unusual delivery from Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus sparked confusion and a heated exchange with the umpire.The incident occurred in the eighth over of India’s…
Bougainvillaea explodes in pinks, purples, and oranges, perfect for Indian heat. This sun-worshipper thrives in full glare, slurping minimal water, once rooted, ideal for Delhi scorches or Mumbai humidity. “Plant in well-draining soil; it rewards with blooms even in peak summer,” notes gardening guides. Twines wildly up arches or walls, hiding eyesores fast. Prune post-bloom…
Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande passed away on Tuesday (February 17) after a long battle with cancer. She was 60. The news of her demise was confirmed by her family through a note shared on her official Instagram account.“It is with great sadness that we inform you that Mrs Pravina Deshpande has left for her heavenly…
Mumbai: Vedanta Ltd, the promoters of Hindustan Zinc (HZL), is eyeing to sell up to 6.7 crore shares of HZL, translating to almost 1.6% of its equity to mop up nearly Rs 4,600 crore. On Tuesday, Vedanta informed the stock exchanges that it would sell the HZL stake through the offer for sale (OFS) route…
Olympic boxing legend MC Mary Kom has released a clarification video after her recent remarks sparked backlash on social media. In the video, the six-time world champion apologised to those who felt hurt, saying her comments were misunderstood and taken out of context. She stressed that she never intended to offend anyone, create division, or…
