NEW DELHI: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday led a sit-in protest in Kolkata over alleged attacks on party leaders, including nephew Abhishek Banerjee. This comes a day after police denied permission to the West Bengal opposition party to hold any protest.Mamata has dared the Bharatiya Janata Party to “arrest her if they want”, adding…
On a late-summer flight over northern Alaska’s Brooks Range, stretches of river that should look like glass suddenly appear stained the colour of iron oxide. From above, they resemble rust spreading through a cracked engine block. On the ground, the change is even more unsettling: clear tributaries turning opaque orange within a few bends, with…
Starfish or sea stars also survive without a brain. They have no head, but they do have a nerve ring and nerves extending into each arm, which help them move and respond to their surroundings. Some species can even regenerate a lost arm, and in certain cases, grow an entirely new sea star from part…
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (88) against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 13, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara,File) The Detroit Red Wings could turn to the free agent market to fill the void left by veteran forward Patrick Kane, with former…
NEW DELHI: Except for academic-turned-politician Sandeep Pathak — once considered the ‘Chanakya’ of AAP for playing a key role in leading it to victory in Punjab — and two — Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal — who were estranged, the switchover of four AAP MPs to BJP caused just as much surprise as their nominations…
The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly Africa has a rich collection of old sayings belonging to different countries and their stories present a slice of their culture. Among many well-known food proverbs, this stands out as it warns us against premature celebration using the simplest metaphor. The food…
Antonela Roccuzzo backed Lionel Messi and Argentina with heartfelt Instagram messages after their World Cup victories, while the Messi family also shared an update confirming Jorge Messi is recovering from health issues. Messi admitted he endured “difficult days” during the tournament, making Argentina’s run to the World Cup semifinal even more emotional for the family….
A shocking incident linked to this year’s Cannes Film Festival is making waves online after beauty queen Andrea del Val accused celebrity stylist Giovanni Laguna of attacking her during their trip to Cannes.The controversy blew up after Andrea shared a disturbing video on social media where she appeared with visible injuries and blood running down…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The absence of MS Dhoni from the Chennai Super Kings dugout in IPL 2026 has sparked widespread curiosity, but batting coach Michael Hussey has now revealed the selfless reason behind the veteran’s decision to stay away.Speaking ahead of CSK’s marquee clash against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk, Hussey explained…
WELLINGTON: Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where it was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. It is also a 1,000 kg elephant seal.In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled itself onto land…