Ernst Öpik’s journey from Estonia to Northern Ireland is a story shaped by war, forced migration and scientific achievement. A respected astronomer and astrophysicist, he left his homeland during the Second World War as Soviet forces advanced across Eastern Europe. Like thousands of Estonians in 1944, he fled the Red Army and began a long…
CM Yogi Adityanath with cricketer Deepti Sharma (Video grab) Uttar Pradesh has stepped up its efforts to emerge as a major sporting hub, with the government led by Yogi Adityanath rolling out one of the most ambitious incentive structures for athletes in the country. The state’s focus is clear — encouraging youth to pursue sports…
NEW DELHI: At least six in every 10 road crash victims in India in 2024 were two-wheeler riders/pedestrians, according to the latest report of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). An analysis of four years of data shows a steady rise in both the share and number of two-wheeler riders and pedestrians killed in crashes, amid…
Legendary actor Dharmendra passed away last year in November but his family gets emotional every time they speak about him. Be it Hema Malini or his sons Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol. Not to mention, there’s a huge void in the hearts of his fans who continue to remember him through his iconic movies. A recent…
The Met Gala charity event is one of the most talked about events of the year. Set up around a theme every year, the event invites some of the biggest names in the entertainment and fashion world to walk the red carpet stairs and show off their best fits for the night. While the guest…
Smoke plumes into the air as a fire broke out in an oil tanker in Narwal, Jammu (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Several oil tankers in Jammu caught fire on Wednesday. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, averting a bigger tragedy involving people.No individuals people have been reported to be harmed, according to news agency…
As President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline ticks down, Tehran has responded to his threat to “obliterate” Iranian power plants with a threat of its own — and shown no signs of backing down. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have now declared that energy facilities in countries hosting US bases will be “lawful targets” if Trump follows through.Writing…
Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI Photo) CHENNAI: On Saturday evening, Mumbai Indians once again left it on Jasprit Bumrah to try and achieve the near impossible–defend 160 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against the Chennai Super Kings.Bumrah bowled his heart out, dismissed the red-hot Sanju Samson, and took 1-20 in three overs. But CSK played him out,…
Artemis II astronauts are set to break the record for travelling the farthest distance from Earth to the Moon on a crewed mission, surpassing what Apollo 13 achieved by more than 4,100 miles (6,600 kilometers).During their journey, the four-member crew will spend about six hours flying around the Moon on Monday, capturing clear views of…
Riteish Deshmukh‘s ‘Raja Shivaji’ has been receiving praise since its arrival in cinemas. While many were initially sceptical about Riteish Deshmukh portraying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, he has left everyone impressed with his performance in the movie. As the title suggests, the historical drama focuses on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Maratha king and founder of Swarajya….