Buying a diamond can be daunting, but simple home tests can help identify fakes. Checks like the fog, water, and dot tests, along with examining the sparkle and setting, offer initial clues. Always look for certification and consult a jeweler if unsure to ensure an authentic purchase. Buying a diamond can feel a bit scary….
KEDARNATH: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the ceremonial opening of the sacred Kedarnath Dham, offering prayers and reviewing arrangements as thousands of devotees thronged the Himalayan shrine on the auspicious occasion. Accompanied by his wife, Geeta Dhami, the chief minister participated in the rituals and offered special prayers to Lord Nandi…
A fresh assessment by the Pentagon’s intelligence wing has found that Iran continues to retain its “key military capabilities”, contradicting earlier claims by top US officials that Tehran’s forces had been significantly degraded.According to an NBC News report, the findings challenge statements made by US President Donald Trump and US secretary of war Pete Hegseth,…
NEW DELHI: A paid holiday has been announced for residents of Tamil Nadu living in Kerala on Thursday, the day of polling in Tamil Nadu, according to the CEO Office.The high-intensity election campaign in Tamil Nadu, which continued for over a month, concluded on Tuesday. The campaign was marked by sharp exchanges over issues such…
Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel in a fresh escalation as ceasefire talks failed to take off.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the attack occurred around 7:55 am (local time), when a Guard gunboat approached the ship and opened…
Rabada caught smoking (Screengrab/X) Kagiso Rabada has once again found himself at the center of public attention, but this time not for his fiery spells with the ball. The Gujarat Titans speedster is trending across social media after being spotted smoking in a hotel premises alongside team staff, igniting debate among fans and critics alike.The…
LUCKNOW: The Allahabad high court on Tuesday held that a second maternity leave cannot be denied merely because it is sought within two years of the first, observing that statutory rights under the law override provisions of the financial handbook. The order was passed by Justice Karunesh Singh Pawar of the high court’s Lucknow bench…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has praised outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook as he announced to step down from the role starting September 1, 2026. Announcing his exit from Apple, Tim Cook shared a post where he wrote: “I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and thank you for believing in me to…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid his tribute to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack on the first anniversary of the incident.In a social media post on X, said that India “will never forget” their sacrifice and “will never forgive” those responsible.“The memory of those innocent lives brutally…
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has now reached a major turning point, with NASA confirming that its final assembly is complete at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. The observatory, often described as the next big step after Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope, is now fully built and preparing for launch…