NEW DELHI: Can a second wife claim pensionary benefit after demise of first wife of a deceased govt official? Agreeing to examine the issue, Supreme Court has issued notice to Centre on the plea of a woman who was denied such pension.A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B Varale asked Centre to file…
Virat Kohli became the first batter in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to complete 9,000 runs during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.Kohli had entered the game needing just 11 runs to reached the landmark with a single on the last ball of the sixth over off…
Startup founder Nikin Tharan An Indian-origin entrepreneur based in US has spoken about the struggles behind his immigration journey, including two green card rejections despite holding an O-1 visa and building multiple successful startups.Nikin Tharan, now a Bay Area-based founder, traced his path from building tabla-playing robots as a teenager in Bengaluru to studying and…
NEW DELHI: Delhi govt has carried out a scientific heat assessment of the city using satellite data to identify high-risk thermal hotspots at a time when the maximum temperature has exceeded 40°C for nearly 40 consecutive days in the past two to three years.The assessment has found that among the most sensitive areas is Ayanagar…
Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers in action during the game against the Boston Bruins (Credit: Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination after a dramatic Game 4 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The decisive goal, scored in overtime, quickly became the biggest talking point due to its controversial nature…
San Marino players celebrate during their victory over Liechtenstein on September 5, 2025. Two months ago, the team’s record stood at one win, nine draws, and 195 losses. Photo: Luka Kolanovic/IMAGO/Steinsiek.ch via Reuters Connect San Marino’s men’s team sits last in the FIFA rankings, 211th in the world, but that label only tells part of…
At the height of his stardom, Vinod Khanna made a startling choice, he stepped away from the glamour of Bollywood, joined Osho’s commune in the United States, and took on a simple life, even working as a gardener at Rajneeshpuram. His sudden exit from the film industry created a vacuum that was soon filled by…
India batters during the 5th T20I against South Africa. (Pic credit: BCCI Women) South Africa capped off a dominant Women’s T20I series with a convincing 23-run win over India, riding on a sublime unbeaten 92 from skipper Laura Wolvaardt. Chasing a modest 156, India suffered yet another batting collapse to finish on 132 for eight,…
For decades, the image of Tyrannosaurus rex has been defined by thunderous footsteps and earth-shaking chases, immortalised by films like Jurassic Park. The towering predator was imagined as a heavy, reptile-like creature, pounding across the ground with unstoppable force. New research is now challenging that long-held picture. A recent study suggests that T. rex may…
Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson split up (Image via Instagram / @theestallion) Megan Thee Stallion is making headlines for her statement on needing some time off in her latest Instagram post. Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are a couple who have been dating for a little more than a year now. They have…