Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir (R) (PTI file photo) “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Abraham Lincoln’s observation aptly captures Pakistan‘s situation.While Islamabad chases the image of an indispensable diplomatic player, its own foundations appear increasingly fragile. From brokering peace in Middle East to courting Washington and Beijing, Pakistan has…
‘I have been humiliated time and again’: Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy quits as minister, flags ‘U-turn’ by DK Shivakumar KOLKATA: TMC’s post-split turmoil played out Thursday along divergent tracks, with several Lok Sabha MPs receiving feelers to dump the Mamata Banerjee -Abhishek Banerjee duo amid signs that some among the 58 MLAs of the…
16 drug combinations banned by Centre over safety concerns NEW DELHI: The Centre has banned 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines, including certain antibiotic, pain-relief and skin-treatment products, after expert panels found that they lacked therapeutic justification and were not supported by scientific evidence.The health ministry on Friday prohibited the manufacture, sale and distribution of these…
At the Bhoomi Poojan and foundation stone laying ceremony of the Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said the stadium is being developed with support from the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, while another international cricket stadium is also under construction in Varanasi with help from the Board…
Alfred Nobel (Image: Wikipedia) Love, feelings and human connection have always been some of the most complicated aspects of life. For centuries, philosophers, scientists, writers and thinkers have sought to explain why people feel affection, attachment, trust or distance. Alfred Nobel made a very thoughtful remark on this point when he said, “A heart can…
CHENNAI: Years of fan worship, political speculation and blockbuster charisma culminated in a historic swearing-in Sunday as TVK chief C Joseph Vijay assumed office as TN’s 18th CM at the head of a fragile but numerically secure coalition – becoming the first politician from a non-Dravidian party to occupy Fort St George since 1962.Governor R…
NEW DELHI: Raghu Rai, one of India’s most celebrated photographers who captured the country’s many shades through his lens, passed away at a private hospital here in the early hours of Sunday. He was 83.“Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago but he was cured. Then it spread to the stomach, that too…
One of Bollywood’s most iconic films, Lagaan, is all set to complete 25 years on June 15. To celebrate the milestone, Aamir Khan and director Ashutosh Gowariker reunited with the cast and crew of the Oscar-nominated classic at a grand gathering in Mumbai on Saturday. While the evening was filled with nostalgia and memorable reunions,…
$3.8 billion Jio IPO gets Sebi approval Jio Platforms, the digital services arm of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for its proposed $3.8 billion initial public offering, paving the way for what could become India’s biggest listing.The market regulator approved the IPO on Friday,…
Forget the jarring sirens. Waking up early shouldn’t feel like a punishment. Instead of dragging yourself out of bed in a panic, give your body a minute to actually “thaw.” Hydrate first: Your brain is basically a raisin after eight hours of sleep. Drink some water before the caffeine. Move a little: You don’t need…