In India’s collective consciousness, a soldier killed in the line of duty is not seen as just a casualty of war, but as a martyr, a ‘shaheed’ whose sacrifice becomes part of the nation’s identity.On Martyrs’ Day, observed on March 23, India remembers the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, who were executed by…
UAE-Saudi Arabia trade bridge A new logistics link between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is being put in place as regional supply chains face pressure from ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Saudi Ports has announced a trade bridge connecting Sharjah with Dammam, aimed at making cargo movement across the Gulf faster and…
Anna Muzychuk (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk has replaced Koneru Humpy in the upcoming Candidates Tournament in Cyprus after the Indian Grandmaster withdrew, citing safety concerns due to the host country’s proximity to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The tournament, which will determine the challengers for the world championship titles currently held…
3.22 million visitors mark record-breaking Ramadan at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque / Image: file The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has recorded a historic milestone this year, welcoming 3,226,103 guests during Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr prayers across its mosques in the UAE, one of the highest figures ever reported.The massive turnout includes worshippers, visitors, and…
Reality star Mikayla Matthews defended her estranged husband, Jace Terry, against online criticism following their separation announcement. Matthews expressed her displeasure with negative comments, particularly those stemming from a podcast episode where Jace was labeled ‘weenie of the week.’ The couple had mutually agreed to separate, citing pressures from ‘MomTok drama’ and personal struggles. A…
A groundbreaking study from New Delhi has shed light on acne scars, showing they can extend nearly 2 millimeters beneath the skin’s surface. This new perspective urges a re-evaluation of conventional treatments, which often fail to address deeper scars adequately. NEW DELHI: If you’ve spent money on creams, peels or lasers and your acne scars…
Dubai gold prices drop below Dh490 ahead of Eid, buyers return to market / Image: file The “City of Gold” is living up to its name this week, but in a way that’s keeping shoppers smiling even after the festive rush. Following a sharp global sell-off, Dubai’s gold rates have fallen significantly, bringing prices down…
File Pic: Sourav Ganguly’s T-shirt celebration at Lord’s. LUCKNOW: The image of then Indian captain Sourav Ganguly twirling his T-shirt from the Lord’s balcony after the NatWest Trophy triumph in 2002 remains etched in the memory of cricket lovers. For some, it was a fitting response to Andrew Flintoff’s similar gesture in India after an…
Four vehicles belonging to the Jewish community ambulance service were set on fire on Monday in Golders Green, London. The British police are treating the incident as an ‘antisemitic hate crime’.According to CCTV footage, three people were seen approaching one of the ambulances and setting it on fire. The suspects were later seen fleeing the…
The frenzy around ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ continues to grow, fans and celebrities alike flocking to theatres to catch a screening of the Aditya Dhar directorial. On Sunday, fans at a theatre in Mohali were in for a surprise when cricketer Shreyas Iyer was spotted arriving in a packed cinema hall, making his way to his…