China has stripped six senior military officers, former financial regulator Li Yunze and recently investigated former Politburo member Ma Xingrui of their positions as lawmakers in the National People’s Congress (NPC), in the latest sign that President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign continues to target the country’s political and military establishment.According to a notice issued…
A look at some of Taylor Swift’s most iconic on stage moments over the years. Taylor Swift is one of the most popular and richest female musicians of all time, and rightfully so. From becoming a billionaire to selling out stadiums, the ‘Opalite’ singer has done it all after being in the entertainment industry for…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $963 million to $672.587 billion in the week ended June 19, reversing the previous week’s sharp decline, as a surge in gold reserves more than offset a fall in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data released on Friday, PTI reported.The country’s forex reserves had declined by $9.985 billion…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may still be waiting for his India debut, but the teenage sensation has already left some of the biggest names in world cricket in awe. After former India spinner Ravi Ashwin urged fans to be patient with the youngster’s development, Rajasthan Royals head coach and Sri Lanka legend Kumar…
Carlsbad bouncer fires taser into man’s face at point-blank range. A security guard has been arrested in Carlsbad, California, after allegedly firing a taser into a man’s face at point-blank range outside a bar. The incident, captured on camera, shows a confrontation unfolding outside the venue before the man collapses to the ground.Videos circulating online…
You’ve got a brave streak running through the day, Libra. The Moon pushes you to step out of your usual measured pattern, and Mars adds daring, so you may attempt something extra, take initiative, or handle a task others are avoiding. That’s good, within limits. Courage is useful. Recklessness is expensive.It is likely that short…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer marked his return to India’s T20I side in historic fashion on Friday, taking charge of the team on his captaincy debut in the format after the longest absence from T20Is before leading a side internationally.When Iyer walked out for the toss in the opening T20I against…
Humble Re 1 retains coining glory despite rise of digital payments NEW DELHI: It will buy you a candy but not much else. The last time you probably searched for it may have been to settle a toss in a cricket match. Yet, despite a steady drop in its value, Re 1 remains the most…
The actor shared the happy news on social media with a simple yet sweet “C + M” post featuring the couple’s engagement ring.Image Credit (Instagram) Colin Ford has announced his engagement to Miranda Kristine Di Tullio. The 29-year-old actor, best known for portraying young Sam Winchester in the supernatural drama series ‘Supernatural’ and appearing in…
Home gardens, while serene, can unfortunately become havens for snakes. These reptiles seek out dense, shady, and undisturbed areas, often attracted by the microhabitats created by certain plants. Species like bamboo, periwinkle, lemongrass, jasmine, and sandalwood offer ideal cover and cool resting spots, indirectly luring snakes by sheltering their prey. Garden planning should consider visibility…
The Middle East remains on edge as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to simmer despite a ceasefire, with both sides exchanging sharp warnings following fresh military action. The latest developments come after US forces struck Iranian military infrastructure in response to Tehran’s alleged drone attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting the…
Let’s be real. For a number of travellers, one of the hardest parts of a solo trip isn’t booking the ticket or navigating a new city, it’s walking into a restaurant and asking for a table for one. Hard but true. Be it a bustling café in Goa, or a mountain dhaba in Manali or…
