NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. When Mexico step out at the iconic Estadio Azteca against South Africa on June 11 to kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they will do so in front of a football world that has been holding its breath for four years since Lionel Messi and Argentina’s stunning…
Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein (Images/Agencies) Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told a US House panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein that his meetings with the disgraced financier were a ‘grave error in judgment’, as lawmakers reviewed his past association with the convicted sex offender.In a written opening statement released to reporters, Gates said he ‘should never have…
Love has inspired poetry, fuelled wars, launched lifelong partnerships and broken countless hearts. It can feel overwhelming, irrational and impossible to explain. Yet some of the most important clues about why humans fall in love did not emerge from studies of couples, philosophers or poets. Instead, they came from a small brown rodent scurrying through…
Hollywood star Zac Efron is constructing a private eco-haven in Australia’s Tweed Valley rainforest. This off-grid, zero-waste residence, dubbed Futurecave, is being built with hemp and natural materials, aiming to be the healthiest home on Earth. Efron’s commitment to sustainability and his growing ties to Australia are evident in this ambitious project. Zac Efron is…
BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: BJP leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday claimed he was aware of alleged misuse and theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, but said he was not in a position to disclose details at present.Speaking to reporters at his…
Pranit More is an Indian stand-up comedian, YouTube creator, radio personality, and television figure who has returned to public attention after a viral clip from one of his shows sparked debate online. Best known for his observational humor and his stint on ‘Bigg Boss 19‘, More has built his career through live comedy, digital videos,…
India announced a $2.5 million contribution to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Wednesday while reiterating its long-standing position that a two-state solution is the only way to end the Israel-Palestine conflict.Addressing the UN Security Council, India’s ambassador Harish Parvathaneni said the situation in Gaza remains dire and requires immediate global attention.“We will be…
Bill Nye (Image: Wikipedia) A plastic bottle lies beside a walking trail. A discarded food wrapper blows across a park. Someone notices it, shakes their head, and walks on. A second person stops, bends down, and throws it in a nearby bin.The difference between those two reactions takes only a few seconds. Yet it says…
Amid the ongoing debate around the portrayal of women in films triggered by the ‘Peddi’ controversy, veteran actress Madhoo has candidly admitted that her 1991 blockbuster ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ glorified eve-teasing. She even acknowledged the fact that the same content, if released today, would be socially and legally unacceptable. Madhoo reflects on rape scenes and…
NEW DELHI: Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan on Thursday moved to the Supreme Court after her nomination papers were rejected for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh.The Supreme Court agreed to hear her petition on Friday but refused to stay the declaration of results.Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for Natarajan, sought…