DK Shivakumar is set to finally take over as Karnataka chief minister after Siddaramaiah resigned from the top post on Thursday, marking the culmination of a decades-long political journey for the Congress leader who rose through the ranks as the party’s trusted troubleshooter and mass leader in the state.Supporters of DK Shivakumar celebrated outside his…
Pieces of the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest Anglo-Saxon gold hoard ever found.Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Some days just feel like regular days, and then some days secretly aren’t. July 2009 began as one of the former for Terry Herbert. He was unemployed, he had a cheap metal detector, and permission to search a farmer’s field…
Amarnath Yatra bus accident leaves several pilgrims injured (Representative image) At least 39 pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra were injured after a speeding bus skidded off the road in the Kangan area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday, officials said, as cited by news agency PTI.“Spoke with Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal and health…
NEW DELHI: Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified person after a mazaar in the Chinour area of Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district was allegedly vandalised and a sacred cloth, or ‘chadar’, burnt, officials said on Monday.The incident, which came to light under the Sadar Bazar police station limits, triggered tension in the locality, prompting…
PMK’s Sivakumar C emerges victorious, securing 69727 votes, against TVK’s Vijai Vadivel A, by a margin of 910 votes.The Vikravandi constituency witnessed a high-intensity battle in the 2026 Assembly elections. The DMK re-nominated incumbent Anniyur Siva, who sought to solidify his massive by-election mandate from 2024. He was challenged by C Sivakumar of the PMK,…
You don’t need to have discipline to drink water when you are thirsty. You will simply drink it. Similarly, when you are in nature, you don’t need discipline to appreciate its beauty. No discipline is required for enjoyment or quenching your thirst. The need for discipline arises when something may not be enjoyable at first,…
An ancient Roman merchant ship, submerged for over two millennia off Ilovik, has revealed secrets of Roman seafaring. Archaeologists discovered evidence of extensive repairs using a unique marine glue, showcasing the resourcefulness of sailors. Image Credit: Google Gemini The Roman merchant ship had been resting for over two millennia under the clear waters of the…
Actress-director Olivia Wilde is looking back at her divorce. The actress and her husband, Tao Ruspoli separated when she was 25.The actress-director dished on her marriage to ex-husband Tao Ruspoli, whom she wed in 2003 after a few months of dating, report ‘People’ magazine. Olivia Wilde on her marriage at 19 During an appearance on…
Lucknow Super Giants have officially confirmed that Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the franchise, with the decision taking immediate effect. The development comes after Pant was appointed skipper following his record-breaking move to the franchise in the IPL mega auction and went on to captain the side for two seasons.In an official…
Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir (Screengrab) Shreyas Iyer is ready to usher in a new era for India’s T20I side after being entrusted with the captaincy for the upcoming series against Ireland. The appointment marks a significant turnaround for the middle-order batter, who missed out on India’s T20 World Cup squad but has now returned…