SRINAGAR: Chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday kicked off a controversy with his comment linking alcohol consumption to religion, while defending J&K’s liquor policy. Liquor shops in the UT are meant for those whose faith allowed them to drink, he said, stressing that not introducing prohibition did not mean govt wanted to encourage alcohol consumption.“First of…
Friedrich Nietzsche (Image: Wikipedia) Few philosophers in history have dared to challenge human thinking as boldly as Friedrich Nietzsche. More than a century after his death, his words continue to spark debate because they challenge authority, morality, religion, truth and the way society shapes human behaviour. One of his most quoted remarks still is, “I…
Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: A win over Delhi Capitals would have taken Punjab Kings to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. However, that was not to be as Punjab Kings slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat of the season, going down by three wickets to Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala.The frustration…
David Miller and Axar Patel (IPL) Delhi Capitals kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a stunning three-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring thriller at Dharamsala on Monday. Chasing a daunting target of 211, DC rode on counterattacking half-centuries from David Miller and captain Axar Patel to complete the highest successful run…
Free flow fee plaza (PTI image) New Delhi: Busting the perception that people evade paying pending highway toll, NHAI on Monday said half of those who received e-notices after the first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF), or barrierless tolling, started on NH-48 in Gujarat have paid their dues — around Rs 30 lakh.E-notices, issued to vehicle…
Pic courtesy: X/ @vicwhittamITV & istock When you rush to hospital with a loved one, you are looking for expertise, reassurance, and someone who will listen. But what if your concerns are not ‘heard’? In the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), a powerful shift in patient safety is underway. Martha’s Rule is changing how hospitals…
In today’s fast-scrolling social media world, most posts come and go in seconds. But once in a while, a video stops people because it feels real, simple, and deeply emotional. One such Instagram video is now being widely shared, showing a husband and wife standing by each other during a difficult phase of life.The video,…
Can calling the police to report a crime be considered as a law and enforcement record in the US? Immigration attorney Scott Decker highlighted a case in which the US Citizenship and Immigration Services denied an applicant’s STEM OPT extension, citing that the individual had a “law enforcement interaction”. The agency did not say what…
NEW DELHI: Two women were allegedly physically assaulted and molested by a group of men in southeast Delhi’s Nehru Place on Monday morning.According to police, one of the women is a native of Assam, while the other is from Bihar.According to police, a PCR call was received from the women in distress at the Kalkaji…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s reported purchase of a $27.8 million Beverly Hills mansion has quietly made waves in celebrity real estate circles. The Hollywood star, already known for his massive film career and business ventures, appears to have secured a sprawling estate in the exclusive Beverly Park neighbourhood. The deal was reportedly completed off-market, which…