Global spending on nuclear weapons surged to a record high in 2025, with all nine nuclear-armed states increasing investments in their arsenals amid growing geopolitical tensions, according to a report released by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). The findings come as India also increased its expenditure on nuclear weapons, though it remained…
The microscopic yeast that could survive in association with a 5,300-year-old body feels unlikely, almost speculative. Yet the frozen remains of Ötzi, the Copper Age “Iceman” preserved in the Alps and housed in a controlled museum chamber in northern Italy, have provided scientists with an unexpected testing ground for that possibility. Over decades of study,…
Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) CHENNAI: Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath heaped praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, comparing his batting style to some of the greatest names in cricket. McGrath, who is the director of coaching at the MRF Pace Foundation, said Sooryavanshi’s fearless approach and distinctive backlift reminded him more…
NEW DELHI: India launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council on Monday, accusing it of blocking Afghanistan’s trade routes and carrying out deadly airstrikes that have killed hundreds of civilians.India’s UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish termed Pakistan’s refusal to grant transit access to Afghan merchants as “unprecedented ‘trade and transit terrorism’.”…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) CHENNAI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has generated massive interest ahead of the India A’s tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla and the opposition vice-captain Niroshan Dickwella admitted that he is expecting the prodigy to come out firing on all cylinders.“I’m glad to be a wicketkeeper, because I won’t be getting many…
Experiencing genuine happiness often sees us distracted, missing the chance to deepen the feeling. Spiritual teacher Osho suggests that true awareness is vital during joyful moments, not just during distress. He argues that cultivating presence when happy makes it easier to navigate difficult times, as trying to find clarity amidst anguish proves far more challenging….
Kangana Ranaut, who is currently busy with the promotions of her film ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddaata’, has shared her thoughts on the ongoing ‘Peddi’ controversy. The actress acknowledged that cinema has long been harsh in its portrayal of women. She also argued that objectification is a broader societal issue that extends well beyond the film industry….
The listed price of a home is rarely the final amount a buyer ends up paying. Beyond the purchase price, homebuyers often face a range of additional expenses, from government levies and loan-processing charges to maintenance deposits and interior work. While some of these costs are mandatory, others vary depending on the project, location and…
India A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Priyansh Arya, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma(c), Nishant Sindhu, Anukul Roy, Ayush Badoni, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Arshad Khan, Vipraj Nigam, Kumar Kushagra, Suryansh Shedge, Anshul Kamboj Sri Lanka A: Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Sahan Arachchige(c), Wanuja Sahan, Chamika Karunaratne, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Mohamed Shiraz, Ahan…
Railway officials said the nationwide catering network requires about 1,000 commercial LPG cylinders every day. (AI image) The Middle East crisis has hit the way Indian Railways prepares its meals for trains. A sharp shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has prompted the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to restart onboard meal preparation in…