Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections across 234 constituencies saw brisk participation, with long queues reported at several polling stations and steady turnout across urban and rural pockets.The day also saw a strong public focus on high-profile voting, with top political leaders, celebrities and first-time voters turning up in large numbers across Chennai, Salem,…
A company wants to brighten the night sky by reflecting sunlight onto Earth using mirrors placed in orbit. Not a one-off stunt, but a full system designed to extend daylight after sunset. The aim is simple enough: make solar energy work even when the Sun goes down. The start-up Reflect Orbital is now waiting on…
Lucknow Super Gaints (Photo: IPL) In a major setback for the Lucknow Super Giants, star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing IPL 2026 season. The franchise is expected to announce a replacement within the next 24 to 48 hours, ESPNcricinfo reports.“We are preparing for the fact that he isn’t…
Vance, appearing on The Benny Show, said every movement has “dorks” while defending MAGA supporters and immigration record/ Youtube US Vice President JD Vance has responded to criticism from podcast host Joe Rogan, after Rogan described supporters of Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement as “dorks” and “unintelligent”.The exchange, which unfolded across separate podcast…
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Riyan Parag (ANI Photo) Riyan Parag delivered when it mattered most, producing a stunning 90 against Delhi Capitals to silence critics, with Ravichandran Ashwin leading the praise for the Rajasthan Royals captain. Taking to X, Ashwin wrote, “Agree or not, Riyan Parag is a special player. He is letting his bat do…
Asha Bhosle, whose voice foregrounded the rebellious notes of desire and abandon in Hindi film music at a time when such attributes were frowned upon in cinema and society, who overcame the looming shadow of her peerless sister Lata Mangeshkar to become the empress of a versatile music universe, and whose voice is sub-consciously part…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) French Grandmaster (GM) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has ranked India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the third tier (B tier) for the upcoming Candidates tournament, calling it a bit of a “hot take”.While he made it clear that all eight players have a chance to win, he based his ranking mainly on current form rather…
Dubai–Oman Green Corridor Launched: A Game-Changer for Global Trade In a move that could redefine logistics across the Gulf, Dubai has unveiled a “green corridor” with Oman for sea-air cargo shipments, promising faster, more efficient and streamlined trade between Asia, the Middle East and beyond. At a time when global supply chains are under pressure…
Tears at DXB: The Surprise Gift By Dubai International Airport That’s Melting Hearts Worldwide In a week marked by travel disruptions, regional uncertainty amid Iran vs US-Israel war and emotional departures, something unexpected unfolded at Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports and it had nothing to do with flights. At DXB (as…
A Russian man, Matvei Rumiantsev, has been jailed for four years in London for assaulting a woman, in a case that drew attention after Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump, alerted police from the US during a video call.Rumiantsev, 23, was convicted at Snaresbrook Crown Court of assault occasioning actual bodily…