India on Thursday voiced strong concerns over the crisis in West Asia, warning that continued tensions threaten global energy supplies, maritime stability and economic security, as external affairs minister S Jaishankar urged BRICS nations to find “practical ways” to deal with geopolitical upheavals and “unilateral coercive” sanctions.Addressing the opening day of a two-day BRICS conclave,…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Nearly two years after stepping away from T20Is and a year after bidding farewell to Tests, Virat Kohli continues to show that the competitive spirit burns undiminished.After consecutive ducks had briefly raised questions, he responded on Wednesday night in the only way he knows — with a statement innings. And…
The insect farming industry has taken off due to the global need for sustainable protein, resulting in about 370 billion crickets being raised every year. But there’s a new twist. A study in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B questions the old belief that crickets are just simple creatures reacting to stimuli like…
‘The Pitt’, the critically acclaimed medical drama that has been drawing strong viewership since its debut, is heading into its third season with some exciting new details now confirmed. The show, which follows frontline healthcare professionals navigating real-time emergencies at a fictional Pittsburgh trauma centre, has built a dedicated fanbase through its grounded and intense…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday departed for the UAE as part of his five-nation tour from May 15 to May 20. After the UAE, the Prime Minister will also visit the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy.The visit is expected to reinforce India’s growing engagement with Europe and the Gulf region amid evolving geopolitical and…
US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping wants the Strait of Hormuz reopened, as the two leaders discussed the ongoing Iran conflict and global energy disruptions during high-level talks in Beijing.Speaking to Fox News after his meeting with Xi, Trump said both leaders agreed that the strategically crucial shipping route, effectively shut since…
A leaked track, a few pointed lyrics, and a friendship that appears to be on very different ground than it once was. Drake’s apparent diss at LeBron James on ‘1AM in Albany’ has taken over the internet, and the wildest part is that it didn’t even need a name drop to land. The two men…
NEW DELHI: In a pro-religious practice stand, the Centre told a nine-judge SC bench that the constitutional mandate under Article 25(1) entitling all persons equal “freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion” did not provide for gender equality.In his rejoinder, SG Tushar Mehta told a bench of CJI Surya…
PBKS head coach in long discussion with Preity Zinta (Image: X) Punjab Kings saw their playoff hopes take another major hit after slumping to a fifth consecutive defeat, with co-owner Preity Zinta and head coach Ricky Ponting engaged in a lengthy discussion following the heartbreaking loss.Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 wickets…
Ilaiyaraaja recently looked back at the journey of his first film, ‘Annakili,’ which has now completed 50 years. Speaking emotionally at an event, the legendary composer shared how writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam gave him his first opportunity in cinema. Ilaiyaraaja revealed that he did not know much about film music composition at that time. When Panchu…