In India’s collective consciousness, a soldier killed in the line of duty is not seen as just a casualty of war, but as a martyr, a ‘shaheed’ whose sacrifice becomes part of the nation’s identity.On Martyrs’ Day, observed on March 23, India remembers the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, who were executed by…
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in London on Tuesday for his first official visit to the UK, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of ties between the two countries after years of strained relations.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed him at 10 Downing Street, where the two leaders shook hands ahead of an…
In late January 1977, New York state’s neurobiological science was challenged by meteorology with an anomalous blizzard or ground blizzard that moved snow from Lake Erie into Buffalo using sustained winds of near hurricane speeds (69 miles per hour). Normally, when it snows, clouds supply the snow that accumulates on the ground from the sky….
MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans are still waiting to see MS Dhoni play in IPL 2026, even though he has been regularly training with the team. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter, who was ruled out initially due to a calf injury, has now missed close to a month of action. While…
Kick streamer Clavicular is facing a shocking incident after being slapped by a woman during a live club stream. The event happened while he was hosting an IRL “clubbing” stream on Kick. Thousands of viewers witnessed the confrontation in real time. Clavicular invited a woman from the crowd onstage, and a disagreement over his controversial…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the reduced frequency of ODI cricket will not trouble Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup, pointing to their experience and professionalism as key factors.Having himself spent the latter part of his career as a one-format…
Oil Above $100, Markets in Red: How the Iran War Triggered a $240 Billion Shock for Indian Investors India’s stock markets have suffered a sharp setback as escalating conflict in West Asia triggered a wave of global financial uncertainty, sending investors rushing out of riskier assets and wiping out billions of dollars in market value.Estimates…
Palayamkottai Assembly Constituency is an urban seat in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, under Tirunelveli Lok Sabha, recognized for its educational institutions, mission hospitals, and Nellai River proximity supporting a mix of trade, services, and peri-urban farming. Abdul Wahab M of DMK serves as the current MLA as of March 2026, elected in 2021 with 89,117…
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The badminton world was left stunned on Wednesday as Denmark’s two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at the age of 32, citing persistent back problems that have made it impossible to “compete and train at the highest level.” The decision brings down the curtain on one…
SRINAGAR: Around 46 days after a nine-year-old boy from Kargil drowned in Suru river and was swept into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Pakistani authorities Tuesday handed over his remains to Indian officials at Teetwal-Keran crossing in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.Ladakh Police later received the body and transported it to the child’s native village, Hunderman, in Kargil,…