Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is built on on a 2025 Saudi-Pakistani pact under which Pakistan had sent about 8,000 troops to the kingdom by May (Photo: Agencies). Pakistan defence forces chief Asim Munir agreed to quickly deploy more Pakistani troops to Saudi Arabia, despite the Pakistani Parliament voting to stay out of the Houthi conflict…
Gurukul education is often remembered as a distant, almost romantic idea from India’s past: students living close to a teacher, learning under trees or in simple dwellings, memorising texts, waking early, serving the guru, and absorbing knowledge in a rhythm very different from today’s classroom. But beyond the nostalgia, the Gurukul system carried something modern…
MERCEDES: The story of of a team that refused to stay down Most people think of Mercedes-Benz as just a brand for luxury cars and Maybachs you see on the road. But its story in motorsport is very different, and much deeper. It goes all the way back to the 1950s. The journey of the…
Money is becoming one of the biggest conversation starters on social media. Posts that break down salaries, monthly expenses, and investment habits often draw thousands of reactions, with some people looking for ideas and others questioning whether such financial goals are realistic. A recent post from a Bengaluru couple has now joined that list and…
Somy Ali adresses Karisma Kapoor’s link up rumors with Govinda and Salman Khan amid Sunita Ahuja’s allegations: ‘No affair, they’re very good friends’ Somy Ali has weighed in on the long-standing rumours linking Govinda and Karisma Kapoor, saying she never heard any talk of an alleged affair during her years in Bollywood. Her remarks come…
Hollywood icon Nicole Kidman is embarking on a profound career shift, training to become a death doula. This unexpected move stems from the profound grief and caregiving challenges she experienced during her mother’s final days. Kidman aims to provide impartial solace and support to those facing end-of-life transitions, filling a perceived gap in compassionate care….
England captain Ben Stokes during day four of the 3rd Test match between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on June 28, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) England’s hopes of ending Ben Stokes’ captaincy on a winning note faded on the fifth morning at Trent Bridge as New Zealand completed a 160-run victory…
Pisces, this week moves in waves, and you’ll need to ride each one without letting your emotions take over the boat. The opening brings encouraging signs in personal matters. Unmarried natives may receive a marriage proposal or hear serious talk from family. Those already in relationships may get a chance to reconnect after a long…
Gold prices fell by more than 1% on a firmer US dollar and as persistent inflation fears kept interest rate hike expectations and US treasury yields high. Spot gold was down 1.4% at $4,504 per ounce. Prices fell to their lowest level since March 30 earlier in the session. US gold futures for June delivery…
Shafali Verma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma continued her red-hot run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, striking a fluent 53 off 34 balls against Bangladesh to not only guide India to a five-wicket win but also cement her place among the country’s most decorated performers in tournament history.With her match-winning…
Trump-Xi summit puts tariffs, AI, rare earths and Taiwan in focus Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on September 23 for a three-day state visit. When US President Donald Trump welcomes Xi to the White House, the two leaders will have plenty to talk about: tariffs, artificial intelligence, rare earths, Taiwan and Iran.India will…
A bird in hand is worth more than a hundred flying around Imagine being offered $1,000 today or a chance to win $10,000 next month. Many people would be tempted by the larger reward. Yet history, economics and human experience suggest there is wisdom in choosing the certainty of what you already have.That idea lies…
