An oak tree in Rutland that was struck by a World War II Lancaster bomber has been shortlisted for this year’s UK Tree of the Year award, alongside nine other trees chosen for surviving extraordinary events across centuries of British history. The Woodland Trust, the charity behind the annual competition, built this year’s theme around…
PM Modi and Shashi Tharoor (R) (File photo) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday took a poetic swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s announcement on paper leak cases, using a famous couplet by Pakistani Urdu poet Munir Niazi to suggest that the government’s response had come too late.Responding to the Prime Minister’s…
The tariffs have significant implications for India, which supplies nearly 47% of generic prescriptions India’s $30-billion pharma industry is staring at a fresh challenge after US President Donald Trump announced that generic medicines imported into the US would face tariffs of 100% from Aug 2028 and 200% a year later, unless companies relocate manufacturing to…
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a detailed backgrounder titled “White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”, tracing cotton’s journey from cultivation to export and highlighting government schemes aimed at improving productivity, quality and market access. This makes cotton, one of India’s oldest commercial crops, a relevant topic for both prelims and mains preparation, covering agriculture,…
Lock Upp Season 2 contestant Dheeraj Dhoopar has been making headlines throughout his journey, whether for his gameplay or the bonds he has formed inside the jail. Now, the actor is once again in the spotlight, but this time for an unexpected reason. According to several fan pages closely tracking the Netflix reality show, Dheeraj…
Today’s love numerology offers courage, attraction and greater clarity in the romantic signals. As Mercury becomes direct in the sign of Gemini, it heightens the need for connection. It can make people more apt to show interest rather than hiding their feelings. A quiet admirer can approach for a talk. A crush might reply quicker,…
Reports suggest the Princess of Wales remains concerned for Prince Harry while standing by Prince William as tensions within the royal family continue.Image credit (Instagram) Kate Middleton reportedly wishes to show her support for Prince Harry but finds herself unable to do so due to her husband’s ongoing estrangement from his younger brother. The Princess…
For most people, the world’s largest waterfall brings to mind towering cliffs, crashing water and famous landmarks such as Niagara or Angel Falls. Yet Earth’s biggest waterfall is nowhere to be seen. It lies hidden deep beneath the ocean between Greenland and Iceland, where an extraordinary natural process has been taking place for thousands of…
After ‘Border 2’ Ahan Shetty to step into the horror genre with Vikram Bhatt’s ‘1920 Cold Winter’, makers begin hunt for female lead ahead of November shoot Ahan Shetty is reportedly ready to venture into unexplored territory with his next project. After making headlines with the success of ‘Border 2’, the actor is now said…
PM Modi said the Centre would establish fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials and strict punishment in paper leak cases NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the Centre will set up fast-track courts to ensure “swift and stringent punishment” for those involved in examination paper leaks.In a post on X, PM…
