Ayodhya Ram temple (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: A court on Friday granted 39 hours of police remand for Ram Shankar Yadav alias Tinnu Yadav and Manish Yadav in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram temple’s donations.The two accused are expected to be taken out of jail on Saturday for custodial interrogation as part…
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal (Image credit: Joan Monfort) Some stories are too unbelievable to be written. Yet, football has produced one. Nineteen years after Lionel Messi first met Lamine Yamal during a charity photoshoot in Barcelona, the two will stand on opposite sides in the FIFA World Cup final. Argentina and Spain will battle…
Science fiction author William Gibson is widely recognised for his thought-provoking observations on technology and society. Among his most quoted remarks is, “The future is already here—it’s just not evenly distributed.” Though coined decades ago, the statement has become increasingly relevant in an age shaped by artificial intelligence, digital transformation and rapid technological innovation.The quote…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during a public meeting, in Jalandhar, Punjab. (@NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday targeted Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over several issues at a rally in Jalandhar, months ahead of the state assembly elections due early next year.Accusing AAP leaders of…
R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, and Divya Deshmukh (PTI/ANI Photos) India’s dominance in world chess has found another major endorsement, with reigning world champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh leading a strong Indian contingent in the shortlist for the inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards.The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Friday unveiled…
Haven or trap? Study finds sinkholes protect endangered tree at evolutionary cost China’s huge sinkholes, known as tiankengs (“heavenly pits” in Chinese), are both helping and harming one of the region’s most endangered plants at the same time. They protect the rare Magnolia aromatica tree from climate change, but they also keep its populations isolated,…
Across Massachusetts, an unusual partnership is bringing renewable energy and traditional farming together on the same land. Sheep are being brought onto ground-mounted solar farms, where the panels provide shade while the animals graze on grass and weeds growing beneath and between the arrays. Known as solar grazing, the practice gives solar operators a natural…
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey has received significant fan acclaim. The movie’s star cast shared a one-minute musical rap explaining the plot. Actors like Matt Damon and Zendaya introduced characters and key story elements. This creative recap helped fans understand the epic narrative before its release. The film promises a grand visual and…
PM-postcard for Skyroot Vikram-1 misssion NEW DELHI: When Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, will fly to space at 11.30am on Saturday, it will carry a message for the universe from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a video post on X, Skyroot Aerospace said on Friday, “Among the payloads on Vikram-1 Test Flight-1…
An Iran-backed militia umbrella calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump.The group claimed it is retaliation for the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.According to Iran-owned Press TV, the…