The inventor of Mesmerism, Franz Mesmer, believed there was an invisible fluid referred to as the ‘magnetic fluid’ that flowed through all living things and that an imbalance could lead to an illness. He claimed to be able to restore this balance using magnets and through a process called ‘laying on of hands’. A Royal…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed a strong desire to remain through the Los Angeles Olympics. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar wants to stay until the 2027 ODI World Cup. T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has set his sights on 2028 and ODI captain Shubman Gill has…
Lalit Modi (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: A ‘black magic’ row has taken social media by storm, coming into the spotlight during the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings. A viral video showing a Sunrisers Hyderabad fan performing a lemon ritual – often labelled as black magic – coincided with the…
IShowSpeed (via YouTube/IShowSpeed) Popular YouTuber and livestreamer IShowSpeed scared fans after he appeared to pass out during a live stream in St. Maarten. The incident happened during his ongoing Caribbean tour, where he has been streaming from multiple countries. A short video clip quickly went viral on social media, showing the 21-year-old looking extremely tired…
Harbhajan Singh and Ashish Nehra NEW DELHI: After a slow start to IPL 2026 with two straight losses, Gujarat Titans have turned things around with three back-to-back wins, climbing to fourth on the points table. Their recent success has been backed by strong performances on the field and steady leadership off it, especially from head…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, praising his diplomatic career and contribution to India-US relations.Sharing a photo with Sandhu on Truth Social, Trump said, “Congratulations to Taranjit Sandhu on becoming the new Lt Governor of Delhi!”“As a seasoned Diplomat and former…
Buzz swirls around Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel’s ‘Dragon’ after Tovino Thomas’s exit and Shahid Kapoor’s rumored antagonist role. Reports claim Alia Bhatt is in talks for a pivotal part, possibly announced on NTR’s birthday, marking their RRR reunion. NTR’s gym pic dispels delay rumors; film releases June 25, 2026. Alia eyes ‘Alpha’ and ‘Love…
Ships are seen anchored near Fujairah port as smoke from burning oil facility fills the sky in Fujairah (AP photo) An Indian-flagged crude tanker had a close call when the the UAE’s Fujairah port came under attack on Saturday while it was loading crude at the oil terminal. The vessel sailed out safely the next…
Jasprit Bumrah’s direct hit (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals’ chase got off to a lively start, but an early mix-up brought sudden drama as Nitish Rana was run out in unfortunate fashion. At 39/2 after five overs, DC were cruising before the mishap halted their momentum.The incident came in the second over when Jasprit Bumrah…
UAE expands Nafis till 2040, adds monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance / Image: file In a significant move to strengthen Emirati employment in the private sector, the United Arab Emirates announced a major expansion of its flagship Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed…