Elephants and Rajdhani (Instagram) Assam is a beautiful Northeastern state known for its exotic wildlife and dense jungles. The state has a close relationship with elephants. But sometimes, Assam’s wildlife comes much closer to everyday life than expected. Recently, an unexpected encounter between these gentle giants and a famous Indian train made the headlines. The…
A historic 1762 Virginia farmhouse that spent its first 184 years in Sussex County before being taken apart and moved timber by timber has a prospective buyer at $3.799 million (£2.86 million). According to property records and estate reports from Realtor.com, the five-bedroom home is located at 4509 Carlby Lane in Alexandria, along the Potomac…
Zaheer Khan, Hemang Badani NEW DELHI: There has been much intrigue around the head coach position at Chennai Super Kings ever since the franchise ended its long-term association with Stephen Fleming. The leadership group, under owner Rupa Gurunath, was keen on having an Indian-led support staff, but conversations with multiple candidates didn’t materialise due to…
Trump reportedly made no direct pledge of military assistance during the call (Photo: AP). Despite Yemen’s plea for US military support, president Donald Trump stopped short of committing American forces to counter the Houthis during a call with Yemeni president Rashad al-Alimi on Sunday.Alimi had sought Washington’s backing for his Saudi-backed government after the Iran-aligned…
The sharp increase in presidential trading has renewed concerns about possible conflicts of interest. (AP file photo) Did you know that US President Donald Trump has carried out more securities trades than all members of Congress combined since his return to the White House in January 2025? Interestingly, he supports legislation that would prohibit lawmakers…
It has been part of the food habits of nomadic communities for generations. A traditional cheese made from yak milk in the high-altitude villages of Ladakh has found international recognition. Yak Churpi, made for generations by pastoral communities, won a gold medal at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. The…
Moon in Capricorn encourages focus on personal priorities and consistent progress. Assume responsibility for decisions without seeking constant external validation. Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra supports goals that withstand pressure and earn lasting respect. Maintain calm and organized communication for important interactions and applications. Choose one standard to uphold and consistently follow through on commitments. Moon in…
Employee’s bond with security guard at new workplace wins hearts Not every memorable workplace connection starts with a long conversation. Sometimes, it begins with a small act of help and grows through the everyday moments that follow.That is what happened with Komal Kothawale after she moved to Pune for work. She recently shared the story…
NRCS Soil Conservationist Jimmy Young with Vermont Dairy Farmers Matt and Guy Choiniere in Highgate Center, Vermont (pictured from left to right). Image Credit: US Department of Agriculture The Choiniere family farm in northern Vermont has grown from a small dairy started with 14 cows on 100 acres into a much larger operation while placing…
The entire 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is scheduled to be completed by December 2030. Even as it builds the country’s first high-speed train set for the first time, Indian Railways has already set the ball rolling for another set of bullet trains that will run at 350 kmph.India is planning to develop and manufacture…
Allu Arjun’s ‘Raaka’ enters Guinness Book of world records for ‘Most people motion captured in real time’ ‘Raaka’, the upcoming film starring Allu Arjun and directed by Atlee, has set a Guinness World Record for the most people motion-captured in real-time, a year before its release. A total of 37 performers were captured at the…
California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation (Image Credit: Department of Fish and Wildlife, State of California) A 640-acre desert landscape could become a refuge for one of Southern California’s most recognisable trees as the climate changes. California has acquired 640 acres of western Joshua tree habitat northwest of Pioneertown in…
