There are many ways to measure a civilisation, but one of the more reliable methods is to examine what it does with cats. Cleopatra had Egypt, the Nile, Roman generals losing their minds in her general direction, and a place in history so large that Elizabeth Taylor needed four hours and several costume changes to…
NEW DELHI: The dejection on Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane’s face was clearly evident as his side slumped to another defeat, going down by 32 runs to Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. After the loss, Rahane shook hands with players, congratulated the…
President Donald Trump, center, speaking to members of the media during his arrival with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, at the Kennedy Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) The FIFA World Cup 2026 is just weeks away, but behind the scale of a 48-team…
Mark Twain, born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, is one of the most admired writers and humorists in American literature. He has been admired for his sharp wit, honest observations and ability to express deep truths in simple words. With his iconic novels, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, he portrayed aspects…
While Mumbai continues to attract investors and high-end buyers in 2026, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) too has emerged as a big draw in the real estate market. For those who don’t know, MMR includes Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Panvel. The demand for residential properties across the region continues to see steady and fast…
With navigation platforms not reflecting the airport’s newly opened passenger route, commuters travelling from Yamuna Expressway were directed towards the older Jewar toll plaza-Sikandrabad road, which leads to the cargo-side approach. NOIDA: For many passengers headed to Noida airport on the first day of commercial operations, the journey began not just with excitement but confusion…
US President Donald Trump has reportedly suggested that diet soda may help fight cancer, based on the idea that it can kill grass when poured on it, according to comments made by Dr. Mehmet Oz. Oz serves as Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.Oz shared the claim during an appearance on Donald…
Rahul Gandhi with CBSE students. NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leadr of opposition Rahul Gandhi Monday targeted the CBSE for charging students a range of fees for re-evaluation, even when discrepancies stem from the board’s own errors.Targeting the entire process of charging the students, the Congress leader said: “When education is turned from a service into…
SpaceX is set for a rare and historic Wall Street debut, raising $75 billion in what could become the largest IPO ever. The listing is expected to value Elon Musk‘s rocket and satellite company at nearly $1.8 trillion.The listing marks a new chapter for the company that began more than two decades ago with ambitions…
Sigmund Freud (Credit: Bettmann/ Getty Images) Freud’s quote keeps appearing in online feeds, quote pages and short commentary columns, often stripped from any wider explanation. It travels well because it is short and slightly unsettling. There is no clean moral instruction inside it, only a comparison that feels unfinished. The line is usually presented as…