A techie-doctor couple considers moving to Dubai from the US because of the long wait for Green Card. As the H-1B visa stamping delays are continuing in India, accounts of how Indians are either stuck in India or can’t travel to India, even during family emergencies, are plenty on social media platforms. After an Indian…
The government has increased the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 10 to Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season beginning October, PTI reported.The decision was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The FRP will be Rs 365/quintal for a basic recovery rate…
The Met Gala draws some of the biggest names in entertainment every year, but 2026 was no exception when it came to notable absences. While the red carpet was packed with daring looks and surprising appearances, including Blake Lively who showed up just hours after her legal battle with ‘It Ends with Us’ co-star Justin…
Bengaluru-based EV maker Ultraviolette Automotive is gearing up to expand beyond premium motorcycles with the debut of its first electric scooter, the Ultraviolette Tesseract. First unveiled in 2025, the Tesseract is now edging closer to its market debut, with the production version expected to hit the market in Q2 2026. With the deliveries expected to…
Indian Cobra is perhaps the most iconic snake of India. It is easily recognisable by its hood and “spectacle” marking. The species thrive in a wide variety of landscapes including dense forests, wetlands and agricultural fields. Where to spot: It is more likely to see cobras across northern, central, and southern India at places including…
Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on Atlantic cruise ship An American travel blogger has described panic and uncertainty aboard a luxury cruise ship struck by a suspected hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cape Verde, which has killed three passengers and left dozens stranded at sea.The incident unfolded on the Dutch-flagged expedition…
The Indian rupee depreciated for the fifth consecutive day, falling 24 paise to 94.25 against the US dollar. MUMBAI: The rupee closed at a record low of 95.09 against the US dollar on Monday, falling 18 paise from the previous close, as strong dollar demand from corporates and rising crude oil prices weighed on sentiment.Other…
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ has been making waves since it hit theatres on May 1, 2026, and the reviews keep coming in from the most unexpected corners. The latest to share his thoughts is Christopher Nolan, one of Hollywood’s most respected and detail-driven directors, who has now publicly weighed in on the long-awaited sequel….
File photo of ILT20 CEO David White. (Image: Creimas) The International League T20 (ILT20) is doubling down on its scheduling strategy ahead of Season 5, with CEO David White explaining the rationale behind an even earlier window for the UAE-based league in November–December 2026.Reflecting on the previous edition, White pointed to a key shift that…
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued an updated standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals introducing a defined 12-week timeline and a fully paperless application system, PTI reported.Under the revised framework, decisions on FDI proposals will be taken within 12 weeks, excluding the time taken…
New research indicates early Australians were not just hunters but possibly the world’s first palaeontologists, collecting and valuing fossilized bones, transforming the cave from an ‘abattoir’ into a source of ancient narratives. Image Credits: Via Wikimedia Commons Buried within the limestone formations in the far south-western reaches of Western Australia is a place where one…
Virat Kohli with former RCB head physio Evan Speechly. (Video grab) NEW DELHi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru bid an emotional farewell to one of their longest-serving members as former head physio Evan Speechly’s 18-year association with the franchise came to a close, marking the end of a significant chapter in the team’s journey.Speechly, who served RCB…
