Ask almost anyone to name the highest point on Earth and the answer will likely be Mount Everest. Towering above the Himalayas at 8,848 metres (29,029 feet), Everest has long been celebrated as the world’s tallest mountain. Climbers dream of reaching its summit and geography textbooks have cemented its place in popular imagination.Yet there is…
Lata Mangeshkar once shared a personal regret about Michael Jackson, saying she never got the chance to meet the global pop icon. The legendary Indian playback singer, who died on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92, paid tribute to Jackson with words that reflected deep respect and sadness. She called him one of…
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) Everything about Gujarat Titans’ season has revolved around the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, and now former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has joined the growing list of admirers of the duo.The pair once again showcased their brilliance in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, stitching…
Counter-terror police charge Greek national in alleged London spy plot / Image: File A suspected espionage case unfolding in London has raised fresh concerns about foreign-linked surveillance operations in Britain after a Greek national was charged over allegations that he gathered information on an Iranian journalist living in the UK.The case centres on Ioannis Aidinidis,…
There are times that we forget to live in the now and appreciate what is in front of us and around us. Rather, we focus too much on the future and what will happen and what won’t, all the while knowing that there is no control over life. The Beatles’ George Harrison touches up on…
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a fresh attack on the Centre after reports emerged that the CUET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled and delayed at several centres across the country due to technical glitches.Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul alleged that the government had failed…
The UK government has reminded British pilgrims returning from Hajj to comply with Saudi visa regulations and leave the country within the permitted timeframe.In a message following the completion of Hajj 2026, the British Embassy in Saudi Arabia congratulated pilgrims on completing the annual Islamic pilgrimage and wished them a safe journey home.The embassy also…
With ‘Cocktail 2’ set to release on June 19, the film has been making headlines for reasons beyond its trailer. A viral clip from the music launch event sparked debate over an awkward moment between leads Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, but the two have now put all speculation to rest with a light-hearted exchange…
UK wildlife success story as Dartford Warbler numbers recover from near collapse / Image: File Six decades ago, the future of one of Britain’s most distinctive birds looked bleak. A series of harsh winters pushed the Dartford warbler to the edge of extinction, leaving conservationists fearing the species could disappear from the UK altogether.Today, however,…
Reports of Salman Khan mediating the Don 3 dispute between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar are untrue, sources clarify. Ranveer backed out of the film in December 2025 after prioritising other projects. Excel Entertainment sought Rs 40-45 crore in damages, escalating the matter to industry bodies. Salman Khan has not stepped in to resolve the…