Mumbai Indians script history (Image: IPL) Mumbai Indians etched their name in cricket history on May 2, 2026, becoming the first team ever to surpass the 50,000-run mark in T20 cricket. The milestone was achieved during their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Entering the match needing 114…
Britain indicated Saturday it is shelving plans to return the Chagos Islands — which hosts the strategic Diego Garcia US-UK military base — to Mauritius, after US President Trump strongly criticised the deal. Britain struck a deal with Mauritius last year to hand back the Indian Ocean islands to its former colony and pay to…
Buddha Purnima 2026, falling on Friday, May 1st, offers a much-needed pause from our hectic lives. This sacred day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautam Buddha. The article provides 50 thoughtful wishes, messages, and quotes to share, encouraging peace, kindness, and mindful reflection during the long weekend. When was the last time you…
France is hosting the summ-it amid the protracted West Asia conflict. How do you th-ink the summit will help ad-dress the conflict’s econom-ic consequences like the global energy crisis and its impact on Global South, particularly partners like India?The Évian summit comes at a pivotal moment, as consequences of the conflict weigh heavily on the…
GitHub’s COO Kyle Daigle has gone on the record about the scale of what’s hitting the platform—and the numbers are staggering. In response to a viral post from popular developer personality ThePrimeagen, who credited GitHub for “handling the amount of shit code added over the last three months,” Daigle confirmed the growth is unlike anything…
NEW DELHI: A triumphant opposition hailed the fall of the constitutional amendment bill as a defeat for delimitation and not women’s reservation.After the opposition prevailed in voting, Congress’ Rahul Gandhi spoke with TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee and thanked him for the support.There was concern that only a few of the 28 TMC MPs may turn up…
SWITZERLAND: US Vice President JD Vance met senior Iranian officials on Sunday as the White House sought to build on last week’s interim agreement aimed at ending the conflict involving Iran and advancing diplomatic engagement.Vance held discussions with key Iranian negotiators, including parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, at a resort…
NEW DELHI: Drawing lessons from the disruption in energy supplies because of the West Asia conflict, govt has asked oil marketing companies to work on creating a 30-day strategic reserve of LPG.Petroleum ministry joint secretary Sujata Sharma said the reserve would be over and above the 45-day rolling stock maintained by oil retailers to meet…
NEW DELHI: At a time when centralised leadership and national narratives play a dominant role in politics, Mamata Banerjee has stood tall as one of the strongest regional satraps resisting the national trend. She has ruled West Bengal for last 15 years outmanoeuvring her rivals again and again. But the big question is: will the…
From the warm coastal waters around Australia and Southeast Asia to the pretty reefs of the Indo-Pacific, sea snakes rule the waters! There is no doubt that sea snakes are among the most mysterious reptiles living in the ocean. While most travellers think of beaches with views of colourful fish and jumping dolphins, some coastlines…