Qatar ends remote work advisory, restores normal office operations / Image: file Qatar has officially ended its temporary remote work arrangement, directing employees to return to offices after weeks of flexible working introduced in early March 2026. The Ministry of Labour in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced the move, which marks…
On Earth, a cloudy morning giving way to a clear evening is unremarkable, the kind of forecast that barely warrants a glance at the weather app. On a gas giant orbiting a star nearly 700 light-years from Earth, the same basic pattern plays out every single day, except the clouds are not made of water…
NEW DELHI: A long chapter in Mumbai Indians history has come to an end, with former India all-rounder Robin Singh officially announcing his departure from the franchise after a 16-year association.Robin confirmed on Friday that he has parted ways with both Mumbai Indians and their overseas sister franchise MI Emirates, bringing to a close one…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has landed in the middle of a social media debate after a video of her at the Mumbai airport went viral. The clip shows the actress seemingly bypassing a long queue at the security check and moving ahead of other passengers. While Kareena has not responded to the criticism yet, the viral…
Korean proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) A word seems like such a small, weightless thing. You say it, it disappears into the air, and that should be the end of it. An old Korean proverb warns that it is not nearly so simple. Words have no wings, it says, but they…
India’s envoy to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi NEW DELHI/DHAKA: In a decision that underscores the importance New Delhi attaches to its diplomatic engagement with Dhaka, India’s new high commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has been accorded status equivalent to Union cabinet minister.Soon after presenting his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday, Trivedi — the first…
US President Donald Trump has delayed a planned resumption of military strikes on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies and ongoing diplomatic efforts. This comes despite him saying that US forces were “all set to start” operations.Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said he had decided to give Tehran a “limited period of…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was conferred the FAO Agricola Medal, the highest honour of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, in recognition of his contribution to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development.The award was presented at the FAO headquarters in Rome by Director-General Dr Qu Dongyu during…
The journey to space rarely follows a predictable route, and for Anil Menon, it has unfolded across hospitals, disaster zones, military operations, and advanced space programmes. As NASA astronaut Anil Menon prepares for his first mission to the International Space Station in 2026, his story is drawing growing attention. It is not built on a…
NEW DELHI: If there is ever a list of the unluckiest dismissals in IPL history, Sai Sudharsan’s wicket in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 will surely feature near the very top.After Royal Challengers Bengaluru piled up a mammoth 254/5 against Gujarat Titans at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday, the pressure…