Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Virat Kohli paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane after the former India batter announced his retirement from international cricket, describing him as his “favourite Test batting partner” and “the safest pair of hands in slips.“In an Instagram post, Kohli shared a picture of himself with Rahane in India’s Test whites and praised…
Pooja Hegde is making the most of her break after the success of ‘Jana Nayagan.’ The actress recently shared glimpses of her holiday in Budapest, Hungary, on Instagram, treating fans to a collection of pictures and videos from her relaxing getaway. The post showed the actress’ quieter side, from river views to cosy bookstores to…
Saudi Arabia has launched a new multiple entry Umrah visa. (AP Photo) Saudi Arabia has rolled out a new one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, allowing eligible Muslims to perform the pilgrimage multiple times without applying for a fresh visa before every visit.The move, introduced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah as part of Vision 2030,…
In commodity markets, oil prices eased after recent sharp swings driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. US stock market today: Wall Street rebounded on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in Microsoft after the technology giant posted stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, recovering more than half of Wednesday’s decline, its…
For decades, the extinction of the dinosaurs has usually been pictured as a slow collapse. An asteroid struck Earth, sunlight faded behind dust, temperatures changed, and ecosystems gradually unravelled. That broad sequence still stands, yet a new study argues that the first chapter of the catastrophe may have unfolded far more quickly than many imagined….
An Indian-origin software engineer from Hyderabad was killed in a road accident in the US state of New Jersey just days before she was due to travel to India, according to reports.Sripathi Deepa Reddy, 42, originally from Aakuthotapalli village in Telangana’s Rangareddy district, had been living in the United States with her husband, Ramakrishna Reddy,…
Akshay Kumar revealed John Abraham nearly quit Garam Masala, sweating through comedy scenes and asking director Priyadarshan to drop him. Abraham was even ready to return his fee before Priyadarshan calmed him down. The director also denied old rumours of Akshay trimming Abraham’s scenes, calling them baseless. ‘Garam Masala’ (2005), starring Akshay Kumar, John Abraham…
An entertainer dubbed “Mop Man” (real name CJ Scott Miller) breaks into his energetic dance routine while masquerading as a court cleaner at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (Photos by Chris Anderson)/ Via Instagram The 2026 Commonwealth Games have produced no shortage of memorable sporting moments, but one of the tournament’s biggest viral sensations has…
China’s tree cover increased, but natural forests kept shrinking and fragmenting. (AI photo) China’s ambitious tree-planting campaigns have helped increase the country’s overall forest cover over the past three decades. But a new study says the growth in planted forests tells only part of the story.While millions of hectares of trees were added to the…
plants that provide natural shade and keep your home cool There’s real science behind why a house surrounded by greenery feels noticeably cooler than one that isn’t, and it has very little to do with imagination. According to the US EPA’s benefits of trees and vegetation, urban forests run about 3.0°F (1.6°C) cooler on average…
The IndiGo MD’s comments mark one of IndiGo’s strongest public objections to the revised FDTL regulations Months after widespread IndiGo flight disruptions, the airline’s Managing Director Rahul Bhatia has urged the government to revisit the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules. He argues that the current framework reduces pilot productivity, drives up airline costs…
Named after one of the greatest gods in Irish mythology, Lugh was celebrated for his mastery of many skills, including craftsmanship, leadership and the arts. Though relatively rare, the name carries powerful associations with talent, intelligence and creativity. Celtic mythology offers far more than captivating stories, it also provides beautiful baby names filled with history,…
