In January 1906, the SS Valencia was nearing the end of what should have been a routine passenger voyage along the Pacific coast. The ship was carrying travellers from San Francisco to Seattle, following a route used regularly by coastal steamers. But as the vessel approached the waters near Vancouver Island, conditions began to change….
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 brought together runners from across the country, each bringing a different story with them. Fitness goals, personal battles, and lifelong dreams, the race held it all. What unfolded on the track was a result of commitment, hard work, and endurance. Yashika Aneja Winner, Chip Time: 00:27:14At 32, Yashika Aneja’s…
Manhattan high-rise evacuated as officials warn of potential collapse A high-rise under construction in Manhattan was evacuated on Tuesday after structural columns buckled and bricks fell onto the street, prompting officials to warn that the building remains unstable and at risk of a localized collapse. The 37-storey former Pfizer headquarters, currently being converted into luxury…
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge is rewriting box office records, but Ram Gopal Varma is now calling out the film industry for what he describes as a “loud silence” around its success. The Ranveer Singh-led film has crossed a staggering Rs 1,200 crore worldwide, even surpassing the lifetime collections of RRR. Despite its phenomenal run,…
As ‘Lagaan’ completes 25 years, several stories from the making of the iconic film are resurfacing. At a special event celebrating 25 years of Aamir Khan Productions, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar shared a surprising confession — he was convinced that the film would fail when he first heard the script.Today regarded as one of the…
US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine starting Saturday, expressing hope that the temporary truce could pave the way for a long-term agreement to end the war.The ceasefire, which will run from May 9 to May 11, will also include a mutual exchange of 1,000 prisoners from each…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticised the UK government following a suspected antisemitic stabbing attack in Golders Green, London, in which two Jewish men were seriously injured.Police say the two victims, aged in their 30s and 70s, are in stable condition.Calling for stronger measures, Netanyahu’s office said “weakness gaslights one antisemitic attack after…
For nearly three decades the art world has been engaged in a strange cultural ritual. People stand in front of walls, stare at them with unusual seriousness and try to interpret the joke someone left behind during the night. A rat with a placard. A policeman embracing another policeman. A child reaching for a red…
The matter will next be heard on July 20 NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday sought a status report from the Uttar Pradesh government-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The court also sought a response from the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.“We direct SIT…
Food Corporation of India NEW DELHI: Food Corporation of India (FCI) has tightened safeguards for the lifting and use of subsidised rice supplied to distilleries under govt’s ethanol blending programme, making distilleries directly accountable for any diversion or misuse of the released grain. In case of misuse or diversion, FCI will file criminal cases.The move…