SIRONJ: “Bhuri” for fair-skinned foreigners. “Tori” for restless bustle. British surveyors mapped a continent from this ridge. From here came numbers that measured the world’s tallest mountain. Mount Everest entered history but Bhuri Tori slipped out of it. Name lingered and science faded. Today, thieves measure stones here.Perched on a wind-lashed hill at Kalyanpur village…
Chennai Super Kings’ Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Sanju Samson roared back to form with a stunning century for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, marking a decisive return to rhythm after a slow start to his new franchise career. After being traded from Rajasthan Royals to CSK, Samson had endured…
Blake Lively sparked online debate after defending Justin Bieber amid criticism of his Coachella performance. Her comments drew mixed reactions, with some praising her support while others questioned her motives, especially given her ties to Taylor Swift. The discussion intensified as buzz around Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce and their rumored wedding continues to dominate…
Tragedy struck near Trinity Circle as a labourer, Gurappa, was electrocuted while working on Namma Metro pillar lighting. Tragedy struck near Trinity Circle as a labourer, Gurappa, was electrocuted while working on Namma Metro pillar lighting. Tragedy struck near Trinity Circle as a labourer, Gurappa, was electrocuted while working on Namma Metro pillar lighting. Tragedy…
MUMBAI: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net buyers in Indian equities in July, breaking a four-month streak of heavy outflows, even as overall flows in 2026 remain under pressure.Net FPI equity inflows stood at nearly $1.6 billion (Rs 14,946 crore) till July 24, marking a reversal after sustained selling between March and June.Supported by continued…
As drones became cheaper and more widely available, they also created new challenges for law enforcement. Unauthorised drones began appearing near airports, public events and restricted government facilities, raising concerns about safety and security. While technologies such as signal jammers and net-launching systems were still evolving, the Dutch National Police explored an unconventional solution inspired…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s tenure as India’s T20I captain has begun in the worst possible fashion after Ireland scripted one of the biggest upsets in the format, sealing a historic 2-0 series victory with a dramatic one-run win in the second T20I at Stormont on Sunday.The defeat not only handed…
England flats have no takers despite price cuts England flat owners are struggling to find buyers, with many properties staying on the market for more than six months despite repeated price cuts. Deals are also collapsing after months of negotiations, leaving both homeowners and small landlords facing falling valuations and difficulties securing buyers.Data from property…
Although Bengal and Siberian tigers are closely related subspecies, there are still several biological and habitat-specific differences between them. Since there are global plans for wildlife conservation for the tiger subspecies, it is important to understand what differences exist between these big cats and what similarities.Bengal Tiger This tiger subspecies is also known as the…
Image credit: x.com/RaigadPolice/ Every monsoon brings its own stories. Some are about flooded roads, submerged homes and disrupted lives. But once in a while, a story emerges that goes beyond rain and rescue operations. It becomes a reminder of kindness.On a rain-soaked Sunday in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, a police officer waded through waist-deep water carrying…