Wars have been fought over land, over succession, over a woman said to have launched a thousand ships toward Troy. Opium got its own war twice, in 1839 and again in 1856, but not the kind that name suggests. Britain went to war for the right to keep selling opium into China, after the Qing…
India’s IPO market is heading for another packed month, with a fresh crop of companies across sectors waiting in a queue. More than a dozen firms are expected to launch their maiden public offerings in the coming weeks, with the proposed issues together targeting fundraising of over Rs 25,000 crore through a combination of fresh…
Babies naturally want to grab, twist, squeeze, and explore everything around them. Rather than stopping this curiosity, the pediatrician recommends encouraging safe exploration. “Let your baby explore different textures and shapes.” He says these moments are actually important learning experiences. “When a baby twists, turns, or even breaks things apart, they’re learning through trial and…
File photo: Justice Ujjwal Bhuyan NEW DELHI: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Saturday questioned the criminalisation of ordinary activities while highlighting delays in granting relief to citizens facing criminal action for protest or dissent, saying there is “no law prohibiting consumption of chicken over the Ganga river.“Speaking at the Justice GP Singh 4th…
India fast bowler Prince Yadav was ruled out of the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday after suffering a hamstring injury during the previous match.“Prince Yadav was unavailable for selection in the third T20I due to a hamstring niggle which he sustained while bowling in the second T20I…
FSA recalls Bon Bons Wholesale chocolates over undeclared milk and soya. (Representational photo) Chocolate manufacturer Bon Bons Wholesale Ltd has announced a recall across England, Scotland and Wales. The recall was issued after it was found that the products contain milk and soya that are not listed on the label.Consumers with allergies to milk or…
Somewhere in the collective memory of Indian cinema perches Allah Rakha, the trained bird of prey from Coolie that generations of filmgoers grew up watching. It was a small but glamorous detail in a blockbuster: a wild creature transformed into a loyal companion. It would be difficult to prove that any one film encouraged the…
NEW DELHI: With the nationwide cumulative monsoon rainfall deficit hovering at more than 15% despite good rains in certain parts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio programme ‘Man Ki Baat ‘ on Sunday, flagged the importance of water conservation measures through the ‘catch the rain’ campaign and appealed to people to take responsibility…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a fresh wave of military mobilisation as Russia’s battlefield losses begin to outpace the number of new recruits joining the armed forces.In his nightly address on Friday, Zelenskyy said Russia had recruited around 221,000 personnel into its military so far in 2026…
Thalapathy Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ is basking in success with a strong theatrical run at the box office which was released on July 23. Directed by H Vinoth, the political action drama movie is currently in its first weekend, latest numbers suggest that it is having a record-breaking opening. ‘Jana Nayagan’ LIVE collections As per…