Soon after the US Supreme Court verdict, Trump announced a 10% universal tariff. (AI image) Will Donald Trump administration’s high reciprocal tariffs come back to haunt global economies? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday indicated that Trump’s tariff measures could be reinstated by July, potentially returning to the levels that existed before the Supreme Court…
Pingla (West Midnapore): Ballots vanish in SIR. Brushes rise in protest. Scrolls speak before assembly polls. In Bengal’s patachitra heart, democracy is being painted frame by frame – each stroke carrying a question, each refrain demanding an answer.Patachitra artists – custodians of a centuries-old storytelling tradition rooted in Ramayana and Mahabharata – are turning their…
Former chief minister J Jayalithaa often campaigned from her campaign vehicle, with her close aide V K Sasikala seated in the back, watching as constituents and media gathered around her van. Sasikala has now moved to the front.Evoking memories of Jayalalithaa’s roadshows, Sasikala delivers short speeches from her van at key constituencies in south Tamil…
A popular internet trend involves steeping banana peels in vinegar for various home remedies. While banana peels offer nutrients and vinegar has antibacterial properties, combining them in this manner lacks scientific backing. Image Credits: Google Gemini The kitchen counter has stealthily transformed into an improvised laboratory for experimenting with one of the internet’s most favoured…
Could Pahalgam happen again? On 22 April 2025, India was shaken by the dastardly murder of 26 innocent civilians. Various response options were deliberated and simultaneously higher levels of operational readiness were affected to prevent uncontrolled escalation. Operation Sindoor, launched a fortnight later, was a demonstration of decisive leadership backed by a capable military.If the…
Vaishali vs Zhu Jiner (Photo by Niki Riga/FIDE) NEW DELHI: R Vaishali not only created history by winning the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament with 8.5/14 points but also walked away with a significant financial reward for her impressive performance. By finishing first, Vaishali is guaranteed a winner’s prize of €28,000, marking one of the biggest…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday praised Israel as a “great ally” of the United States, saying the country has shown strength and resolve as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Whether people like Israel or not, they have proven to be a GREAT Ally of…
A knife-wielding man who injured three people in a series of attacks at the Grand Central subway station in New York City was shot dead by police on Saturday, authorities said, adding that there is no link to terrorism.The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Anthony Griffen, carried out multiple stabbings shortly after arriving at the busy…
The expansion into emerging cities reflects a long-term structural shift rather than a passing trend. Rising housing demand, rapid urbanisation, and increasing office space requirements in Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets are collectively strengthening these regions as real estate hubs. This powerful combination drives sustained growth and supports long-term value creation for investors and developers alike….
Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei The burial of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei remains unresolved more than a month after his death, as Iranian officials continue to assess security risks around holding a large public funeral.Khamenei, 86, was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, an attack that escalated into a…