In the middle of the Indian Ocean lies Diego Garcia, a remote coral atoll that became one of the most strategically important military bases on earth. Long before its runways, warships and military operations existed, the island was home to an entire community, the Chagossians, whose ancestors had lived across the Chagos Archipelago for generations….
Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India, under new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, will begin the next leg of their United Kingdom tour with a five-match T20I series against England, hoping to bounce back from a disappointing tour of Ireland.India went into the two-match T20I series against Ireland as favourites but…
Vikram Misri (File photo) New Delhi: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri is likely to travel to Nepal next month for what will be the first high-level bilateral visit since the new govt led by PM Balendra Shah assumed office. While Nepalese media reported that the visit could take place on May 11-12, official sources said the…
Mollywood’s unique cyberpunk thriller, ‘Masthishka Maranam,’ directed by Krishand and starring Rajisha Vijayan, is heading to OTT. Set in a dystopian Neo Kochi of 2046, the film explores a grieving father’s quest through memories after his daughter’s loss. While receiving mixed reviews for its disjointed narrative and visuals, the performances have been praised. Just like…
PM Modi praises Indonesian president’s ‘Indian DNA’ remark after he admires India’s growth (Image/AP) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto for describing himself as having ‘Indian DNA’. He said that the remark had won the hearts of millions of Indians and reflected the deep trust and shared heritage…
KOLKATA: Police locked down neighbourhoods within a 200-metre radius of all seven designated EVM strongrooms in the city Friday after Trinamool Congress’s allegations of vote tampering triggered overnight confrontations with BJP at two locations.Prohibitory orders issued by police commissioner Ajay Nand under Section 163 of BNSS bars assembly of five or more people, processions and…
Voters queue up as they wait to cast their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, on Wednesday. (@ECISVEEP X/ANI Photo) Kolkata: Voter turnout in 142 constituencies that went to polls in the second phase of the assembly election on Wednesday was 92.6% till 11pm, taking the overall turnout across…
After waiting for a long time, ‘Jana Nayagan’ has got its censor certificate, removing the last hurdle before its theatrical release. Directed by H. Vinoth, the Vijay-starrer was awarded an ‘A’ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The approval, however, came only after they agreed to make several modifications to dialogues and…
In a quiet corner of Florida, a town is redefining modern living. Babcock Ranch is a fully functioning community where clean energy is built into everyday life. Powered by a vast network of solar panels and planned around sustainability, the town is designed to generate more electricity than it consumes under normal conditions. At a…
Vishnu Vishal‘s ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ has been released in theatres and has been receiving positive feedback from the audiences. After the success of the first film, expectations were high for the sequel, and initial reactions on X (formerly Twitter) suggest it has lived up to the hype for many viewers. Fans have lauded the film’s…