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India tour of Bangladesh gets closer to approval; Afghanistan T20Is could be pushed back | Cricket News

India are likely to travel to Bangladesh for six-match white-ball series New Delhi: India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh is nearing approval and to accommodate the fixtures the proposed three T20Is against Afghanistan could be pushed back. According to the proposed schedule circulated internally, India were set to take on Afghanistan starting from September 13 at…

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Turkey's ancient city of Ani reveals hidden Seljuk tombs that survived for centuries underground | World News

Turkey’s ancient city of Ani reveals hidden Seljuk tombs that survived for centuries underground | World News

For centuries, Ani has stood on a windswept plateau near Turkey’s border with Armenia, its ruined churches, fortifications and abandoned streets bearing witness to a city that once sat at the crossroads of trade, faith and political power. While the site is often associated with its medieval Armenian heritage, fresh archaeological work is shedding light…

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Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ explained: Here’s all you need to know about the classic poem that inspired Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ |

Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ explained: Here’s all you need to know about the classic poem that inspired Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ |

All you need to know about Homer’s classic poem that inspired ‘The Odyssey’ Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is right around the corner from its release date. While fans have been awaiting the film for quite some time, many are not aware of the deep history the plot line is rooted in. Here is a look…

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Norway opened parts of its Arctic seabed for future mining, but scientists have now discovered rare deep-sea life living there |

Norway opened parts of its Arctic seabed for future mining, but scientists have now discovered rare deep-sea life living there |

Far below the Arctic Ocean surface, beyond the reach of sunlight and largely untouched by human observation, a month-long expedition has been documenting a world that few people have ever seen. Scientists working aboard a Greenpeace research mission used remotely operated vehicles to explore seamounts, hydrothermal vents and deep seabed habitats off Norway’s coast, recording…

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After two COVID deaths in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha steps up vigilance ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra; what travellers should know

After two COVID deaths in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha steps up vigilance ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra; what travellers should know

In a recent update, there have been two COVID-related deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh. Given the annual Rath Yatra celebration scheduled on July 16, health authorities in Odisha are on their toes. Andhra being Odisha’s close neighbour, the state has stepped up COVID-19 surveillance as lakhs of devotees, tourists and photographers from all over are…

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‘Pirates of Hormuz’: Brazil PM Lula attacks Trump's 20% shipping toll, calls it ‘piracy’

‘Pirates of Hormuz’: Brazil PM Lula attacks Trump’s 20% shipping toll, calls it ‘piracy’

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday criticised US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20 per cent charge on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, mocking Washington as a “pirate” state.His remarks came after Trump announced that the US would reinstate what he called the “Iranian blockade” and begin charging…

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Shah Rukh Khan gets relief as Supreme Court rejects plea against 'Mannat' CRZ clearance, this paves way for two additional floors to his house |

Shah Rukh Khan gets relief as Supreme Court rejects plea against ‘Mannat’ CRZ clearance, this paves way for two additional floors to his house |

Shah Rukh Khan has received legal relief in the long-running dispute over the renovation of his Mumbai home, ‘Mannat’. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance granted for the project, clearing the way for the actor to proceed with plans that include adding two more floors to…

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026: Why is this year’s yatra so special, and what is the ‘Fire Horse Year’ that makes it so rare? |

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra holds deep spiritual meaning for many faiths. Devotees circle Mount Kailash, which is considered the abode of Lord Shiva. The year 2026 marks a rare Fire Horse Year, enhancing spiritual potency. This alignment occurs only once every sixty years, making it significant. Pilgrims believe bathing in Lake Mansarovar cleanses karma during…

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