The Darvaza gas crater, widely known as the “Door to Hell” For more than half a century, a giant crater of fire has glowed in the middle of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert, drawing travellers from around the world and earning the nicknames “door to hell” or “gates if hell.” By day, it appears as a vast…
Often called the “Gate of Tears”, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean Iran has signalled that it could expand pressure beyond the Strait of Hormuz to another of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern entrance to the…
Delhi traffic alert today India is celebrating the revered Jagannath Rath Yatra today. For those in Delhi, it is important to know about the road closures and divisions amid the procession. If you’re travelling across South Delhi on Thursday, July 16, plan your journey accordingly as the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a special traffic…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann attacked the Akali Dal, accusing it of being desperate to capture power. HOSIARPUR: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday alleged that the state unit of the Congress was deeply divided, with every senior leader aspiring to become chief minister instead of working for the people.He also attacked the Shiromani Akali…
During a brutal drought in Tanzania back in 1993, one elephant’s memory ended up making the difference between life and death for her entire family. Researchers tracking family groups in Tarangire National Park found that herds led by older matriarchs, elephants who had lived through droughts before, left the park entirely in search of water…
IRCTC’s new beta website: Fewer clicks, faster process — your next ticket booking on IRCTC just got easier! The ministry of railways has unveiled a beta version of its revamped website, featuring a cleaner interface, faster checkout and saved passenger details for repeat bookings. The beta version of the Indian railway catering and tourism corporation…
Nicholas Pooran. (Photo/Sportzpics) Washington Freedom rewrote the record books on Wednesday, pulling off the highest successful run chase in the T20 history by chasing down 267 to beat defending champions MI New York by six wickets in the Eliminator 1 of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Oakland Coliseum.The chase surpassed Punjab Kings’ successful…
For centuries, the ancient Maya have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements in astronomy, mathematics and calendar-making. They tracked the movements of planets with extraordinary precision, developed one of the world’s earliest concepts of zero and created complex calendars that guided agriculture, religion and governance. Yet the brilliant minds behind these discoveries have largely remained…
Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Emotions ran high as Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a 2-1 win over England in the semifinal at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday. Lionel Messi did not add to his tournament-leading goal tally, but the 39-year-old…
At the global level, Russian crude has served as a stabilising factor for the oil market. (Representative image) Is India facing 100% tariffs from the US for its Russian oil imports? A bipartisan group of US senators on Tuesday introduced a revised bill proposing 100% tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for continuing…