On a summer day in 1831, Thornton and Lucie Blackburn left Louisville with little certainty about what awaited them. They were enslaved, newly married and facing the possibility that Lucie could be sold away from her husband. Their escape began on a steamboat and took them through Cincinnati and into Michigan, where they tried to…
Galle: India’s Rishabh Pant loses his balance while playing a shot on day four (PTI Photo) The past year has proved to be the toughest phase of Rishabh Pant’s eventful career. After a second successive underwhelming IPL season, where he scored just 312 runs in 14 matches at 28.36, Pant lost the Lucknow Super Giants…
This might sound like an extraordinary travel experience in London. But a familiar Indian riverside ritual is all set to be performed this September on the banks of the River Thames. As per reports, on September 13, 2026, the historic Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich will host Ganga Aarti on the Thames. Yes, you…
Trump administration sanctioned ICC president Tomoko Akane The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, in the latest escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign against the Hague-based court.US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the sanctions were imposed under an executive order signed…
ITC Hotels is “evaluating multiple” offers from property owners in Dubai to manage luxury and premium hotels there as the region tries to make a comeback, amid US-Iran conflict. NEW DELHI: ITC Hotels is “evaluating multiple” offers from property owners in Dubai to manage luxury and premium hotels there as the region tries to make…
This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Holland in a scene from “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” (Sony Pictures via AP) ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continued its strong run at the box office on Day 20. The film, which saw its collections dip on Monday, recorded good growth at the ticket windows on its third…
Quote of the day by Michelangelo Many people fear failing more than they fear the doings of ordinary life. We often choose goals that feel achievable, manageable, and unlikely to bring disappointment. This may protect us from temporary pain, but it can also keep us away from our real abilities.Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, painter,…
This could be the strongest day of your week, Capricorn. Saturn gives you weight, Jupiter adds opportunity, and society seems more willing to recognise your effort instead of taking it for granted.Respect and recognition can come in visible ways. Someone may mention your work in a meeting, relatives may seek your advice, or your name…
A Dutch plant is turning a huge agricultural waste stream into renewable electricity and fertiliser. BMC Moerdijk in the Netherlands processes around 420,000 tonnes of poultry manure each year, using thermal conversion to generate electricity for the farms supplying the manure and enough additional power for around 45,000 households. The process does not end after…
India’s Manav Suthar, second right, celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo) Buoyed by a sizzling half-century from Rishabh Pant, during which he became the first Indian and the fastest batter to smash 100 sixes in Test cricket, and with their bowlers causing telling dents in the hosts’ line-up, India have begun their charge towards victory in…
RBI deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said there are three times as many rupee banknotes in circulation as US dollar bills and nearly six times as many as euro notes. (Photo: ANI) MUMBAI: The US banknote, the most ubiquitous currency in the world used in everything from drug deals to legally accepted tender in multiple…
Is JollyIRL still alive? The question spread rapidly among viewers after the Kick streamer’s bungee jump livestream in Pattaya, Thailand, ended moments after she made the leap. A sudden cut in the broadcast, followed by a loud scream, left fans with little information and plenty of worry. JollyIRL has since addressed the incident herself, confirming…
