Quote of the day by Barack Obama No matter how much time goes by, some quotes still mean something. This one by Barack Obama is one of them. It seems easy to understand at first. But if you read it carefully, it makes you think about the world and the problems people face every day…
In cities across Italy, a peculiar yet amusing sight has become part of everyday urban life: elderly men standing near construction sites, hands clasped behind their backs, quietly observing the work. Known as “umarells,” these retired individuals often spend hours watching labourers, occasionally offering advice or pointing out what they believe could be done better….
CHENNAI: The wait to see MS Dhoni in action will likely be over next week. According to CSK sources, Dhoni’s rehabilitation is on track and he could be available either for the game against Mumbai Indians on April 23 at the Wankhede or the rescheduled match against Gujarat Titans on April 26 at the MA…
The Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway saw 1.55 crore vehicles in 2025-26, generating toll revenue of Rs 1,240.04 crore, marking a sharp rise from the previous fiscal.The toll collection was higher by Rs 499.41 crore compared to 2024-25, officials said, citing data from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, according to PTI.The 701-km-long access-controlled corridor passes through…
Himanta Biswa Sarma (left), Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said it is important to fence West Bengal’s border with Bangladesh, alleging that “infiltrators” from the neighbouring country are entering the state under Mamata Banerjee’s watch.Campaigning in the poll-bound state days after elections were held in Assam, which borders…
EasyJet flight halted before takeoff as weight limits trigger last-minute chaos Safety concern halts flight from Southend to Malaga An EasyJet flight from London Southend Airport to Malaga delayed its departure on Saturday morning after crew determined that the aircraft exceeded safe operating weight under prevailing conditions. Because of this, safety margins dipped below acceptable…
Anthropic has officially launched Claude Opus 4.7, a new AI model that is says sits between its everyday business tools and its powerful but restricted “Mythos” technology. While the company admits that Opus 4.7 is less powerful than the elite Mythos model, it represents a major leap forward for general users.“Opus 4.7 handles complex, long-running…
Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav found himself at the centre of heavy social media backlash after another disappointing outing in IPL 2026, with fans questioning his form and intent following his first-ball dismissal against Punjab Kings.Mumbai Indians were already in early trouble when Surya walked in, with the team reeling at 15/2….
‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…
The ruins of Honiak Music Academy after the strike. NEW DELHI: In the shattered remains of his 15-year-old music school, Iranian musician Hamidreza Afarideh sat on a debris-laden floor, drew his bow and played with a kamancheh, what he called “the last sound” of a life’s work reduced to dust.Weeks after a strike destroyed Honiak…