In the temperate rainforests of Chile’s Alerce Costero National Park, deep in the ground, is an ancient conifer called ‘Gran Abuelo’ that has been protecting a hidden secret for thousands of years. A recent study published in the journal Biodiversity and Conservation has revealed the tree’s greatest value lies in what is hidden beneath the…
NEW DELHI: Election campaigns across India are increasingly defined by what parties promise to give and while the “freebie culture” may be catching on in other states, it was pioneered in Tamil Nadu. Across the state, parties are once again rolling out promises of cash transfers, subsidised services and household goods, each attempting to outdo…
US to lift asylum claim pause for countries that are not on travel ban list Following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC, in November 2025, the Donald Trump administration announced a blanket ban on asylum cases as the DC shooter was an Afghan man who had been granted asylum in 2025….
A few days before the start of the IPL 2026 season, Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), shared a message on social media that drew attention online.“I measure people by the results they deliver, not by the hours they sit behind a desk without delivering. Output is the only honest metric,” Goenka said…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin may have stepped away from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, but he remains closely connected to the game through commentary and his growing presence as a digital analyst. From pre-match breakdowns to post-match reviews on his YouTube channel, Ashwin continues to offer detailed insights, often becoming part of…
Wisden condemns India over ‘Orwellian’ governance (Screengrab/x) The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, being published on Thursday, says that the game’s previous USP as a “refuge from realpolitik” has been poisoned by the growing politicisation of the sport under India’s “Orwellian” influence.The “Notes by the Editor” of the 163rd edition of the annual, targets India’s growing…
NEW DELHI: The women’s 50 and above category at the Times Internet Half Marathon brought stories of resilience, late beginnings, and the power of steady effort.Nivedita Kapoor set the pace and claimed first place with a chip time of 1:48:13, delivering a performance defined by consistency and experience. Her steady approach carried her through the…
NEW DELHI: With less than a week left for the Centre’s March 31 deadline to end left wing extremism, security forces have launched a series of intensified operations across key Maoist-affected regions to track down remaining armed cadres and force surrenders.“The plan is to ensure 100 per cent neutralisation of armed Naxals by March 31,…
Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ faces an indefinite postponement from its planned Pongal release. Censor issues, including strong political dialogues and religious sentiment concerns, along with technical glitches and Revising Committee setbacks, have led to significant delays and mounting losses for distributors and exhibitors. The makers remain silent, leaving fans in uncertainty about the…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer admitted Monday that he made the wrong judgment in appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK ambassador to Washington, saying he would not have gone ahead if he had known Mandelson had failed security checks.Speaking in the House of Commons, Starmer said the facts about Mandelson’s vetting “could and should have…