Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II (Image source: Wikipedia) There are some quotes that become popular because they sound inspiring. Others stay in circulation because people keep finding situations where they seem relevant again. This remark from Queen Elizabeth II falls into the second category. It is not particularly dramatic. There is no…
A routine sweep with a metal detector has led archaeologists to one of the most remarkable Byzantine-era discoveries made in Israel in recent years. Excavating the ancient city of Hippos, also known as Sussita, overlooking the Sea of Galilee, researchers uncovered a hidden cache containing 97 gold coins and dozens of pieces of fine jewellery…
With over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Yash Tonk has become one of Indian television’s most recognisable faces but his journey to the small screen was paved with big-screen ambitions, Salman Khan connections and a standing ovation that changed everything. In a revealing interview with Siddharth Kannan, Tonk revisited the highs and lows of…
NEW DELHI: As the Election Commission expands its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across multiple states, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a fresh attack on the exercise, alleging that it could be used to create a “permanent class of excluded Indians” and disproportionately affect Muslims, women, migrants and the poor.In a post…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s skipper Pat Cummins (ANI Photo) Australia captain Pat Cummins has hinted that he may skip IPL 2027 as he weighs up his workload during what is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods of his career. The Australian team faces a demanding calendar next year, beginning with a four-Test tour of…
A Royal Navy helicopter (Representative photo) A Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Devon in southwest England early Wednesday morning, prompting a large-scale emergency response and road closures in the area, authorities said.According to The Guardian, the incident took place at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, on the edge of north Dartmoor, a region…
Nearly a decade after its release, Dangal continues to inspire athletes globally. Chinese MMA fighter Shi Ming, who recently defeated India’s Pooja Tomar at Road to UFC Season 5, credited the film as her inspiration. Director Nitesh Tiwari called it the biggest reward for a storyteller. Nitesh Tiwari may be busy prepping for his grand…
NEW DELHI: The rebellion within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has deepened over the past week, with rebel MLAs backing expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee for the post of leader of opposition and drawing comparisons with Maharashtra’s Shiv Sena split.But a closer look suggests the revolt may be less about challenging Mamata Banerjee‘s leadership and more about…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty withdraw from Indonesia Open 2026 due to former’s injury NEW DELHI: India’s star men’s doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, have pulled out of the Indonesia Open 2026 after Satwik suffered an injury during their opening-round match in Jakarta. The duo was forced to retire midway through their contest against…
PC: Guinness World Records In a limestone cave on Muna Island in southeastern Indonesia, a faint set of markings on stone has shifted quietly through academic circles and into record books. The surface is not dramatic at first glance, just weathered rock with pigment pressed into it in a way that only becomes clear when…