LONDON: A Trinidadian writer with ancestral roots in Bihar accused of using AI to write his entry to the Commonwealth short story prize has been declared the overall winner.Jamir Nazir (62) from Cunupia, Trinidad, whose grandfather was from Bihar, on Tuesday won for his story “The Serpent in the Grove”.Within days of him being declared…
J&K imposes odd-even rule in Gulmarg to ease traffic pressure SRINAGAR: The J&K govt Tuesday announced an odd-even traffic system in famous tourist destination Gulmarg to reduce congestion and ease pressure on the hill resort that has a parking capacity for about 1,500 vehicles but has been receiving more than 6,000 vehicles a day.Officials said…
The Norwegian proverb teaches us to differentiate between real and false urgency. Not everything has to be done now and choosing what those things are solves half of the problem. Rushing at everything only results in poor outcomes, and so it is necessary to take a pause and decide whether to rush or not. You…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 1, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic blasted Ronald Koeman after the Netherlands’ World Cup exit, blaming his defensive tactics for Oranje’s defeat to Morocco/ Image: AP,X The Netherlands’ FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion after Morocco completed a dramatic comeback to eliminate Ronald Koeman’s side on penalties following a 1-1 draw, but much of the post-match…
Meg Cabot (Image: Wikipedia) Almost everyone remembers the feeling. That first big crush, when you were absolutely certain, beyond all doubt, that this was the person for you. In the popular novel Princess in Training, part of Meg Cabot’s beloved Princess Diaries series, the teenage narrator captures it perfectly. The fact is, I love him,…
JAMMU: J&K Police in an overnight operation arrested an overground worker who allegedly facilitated the infiltration of more than a dozen terrorists across the international border into Indian territory via Kathua district, officials said Tuesday.Intelligence inputs led cops to Mohammad Latif alias Haji Latif, a resident of Kathua’s Safiyan area. “A key facilitator linked to…
Kashmir camel seized over Eid ‘slaughter’ claim, owner hoofs it to court SRINAGAR: A camel seized by Srinagar authorities on suspicion it would be slaughtered ahead of Eid al-Adha in May has become the centre of a legal dispute, with the owner alleging unlawful confiscation and saying it was not meant to be killed but…
MUMBAI: India’s invisible surplus widened sharply in the quarter ended Mar 2026 and over FY26, driven by strong services exports and higher remittances, while primary income outflows remained contained.The surplus rose to $90,513.93 million in Q4 FY26, up 24.05% from $72,968.57 million a year earlier. For FY26, it expanded to $312,047.60 million, up 18.20% from…