Tiger Woods (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: A major controversy erupted around golf legend Tiger Woods on Saturday after he was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence when his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his Jupiter Island home in Florida on Friday. Woods was lodged in the Martin…
As Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thalapathy Vijay’s political journey has become one of the biggest talking points in recent years. Long before entering active politics, the actor often delivered strong social and political messages through his films. Whatever the subject – voting rights, farmers’ problems, corruption, or public welfare – a number of his…
Quote of the day by Henry Kissinger on career. Henry Kissinger was one of the most powerful and widely discussed political figures of the 20th century. Serving as United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, he shaped global foreign policy during the Cold War. Kissinger was…
BENGALURU: As India pushes to build a stronger domestic semiconductor industry, Bengaluru-based AGNIT Semiconductors has opened a new testing laboratory at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), aiming to speed up the development of specialised chips used in telecommunications and defence systems.The startup, incubated at IISc, has invested Rs 3 crore in the 350 sqft…
NEW DELHI: Following up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suggestion to organise structured interactions between senior and young IAS officers for mentorship and knowledge-sharing, the department of personnel and training (DoPT) has asked all states and Union territories to nominate officers for the first such interaction at Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on Ekta…
The Academy Awards has become one of the biggest celebrations of cinema across the world. Over the years, the event has also given audiences some iconic and hilarious moments, including the time when Anne Hathaway and James Franco hosted the prestigious ceremony back in 2011. When Anne Hathaway got schooled by her mother during the…
In Puducherry’s assembly elections, attention is turning not just to the political fight, but also to the wealth of the candidates. Many of those contesting are “crorepatis,” with some declaring very high personal assets, making finances a key talking point in the polls.Out of the 291 candidates analysed by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), as…
CSK vs PBKS toss (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The toss moment in the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings turned unexpectedly chaotic due to the deafening crowd at Chepauk. As captain Ruturaj Gaikwad came forward to speak, the noise made it nearly impossible for anyone to hear, creating a light-hearted but awkward…
Swami Vivekananda Monument installed in downtown Seattle In another historic first, the coty of Seattle has become the first city government in the United States to host a life size statue of Swami Vivekananda at the Westlake Square in the center of downtown Seattle, said the Indian consulate in Seattle.The life-size bronze statue was jointly…
US-Israel targeted Kharg Island in a fresh wave of attacks on Tuesday, striking Iran’s key oil export hub as the conflict intensifies. Multiple explosions were reported on the island, with US officials indicating that military targets were hit, even as the strikes came just hours ahead of a deadline set by Donald Trump for Tehran…