Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications and schism by declaring it was a “sacred duty” to defend the Catholic faith.The Society of Saint…
Good news for wildlife lovers! In a recent update, a rare albino hog deer has been reportedly spotted in Kaziranga National Park Assam. The national park is an exciting destination for those wanting to witness iconic one-horned rhinos, wild elephants and majestic tigers in the wild. But the recent sighting of an exceptionally rare albino…
Iran President Pezeshkian declares missile programme ‘will never’ be part of US deal. Photo credit: ANI Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said the country’s missile programme is not part of the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached with the United States and will not be included in any future arrangement.Firmly rejecting any linkage he…
Earthquake-resistant technology may soon become simpler, cheaper and far more reliable thanks to a newly patented steel sphere cylinder developed by researchers at the University of Sharjah. The passive seismic damping device, created by civil engineering professor Moussa Leblouba, uses friction generated by steel balls inside a hollow cylinder to absorb earthquake vibrations in buildings,…
After ‘cutting ties’ with the US Silicon Valley, Google co-founder Sergey Brin is now shifting his massive financial weight into San Francisco local politics. According to recent campaign filings, Brin has contributed $500,000 to a political committee fighting a controversial local tax measure dubbed the “Overpaid CEO Tax.” At the same time, the tech mogul…
There are times when being the “soft” parent feels anything but easy. But, does hitting a child ever lead to a solution? In this highly debated discussion, author Durjoy Datta recently added an introspective take on everyday choices parents make.The ‘Wish I Could Tell You’ author reflected on such choices, as he traced his own…
It usually begins with a sentence that sounds impossible to argue with. “Everyone in my class has a phone.” Sometimes it comes during the school pickup. Sometimes at bedtime. Sometimes right after a birthday party where another child proudly showed off a new smartphone. And suddenly, the debate enters your home. Your 10-year-old says they…
MUMBAI: Four businesses of the Vedanta group, demerged from its flagship Vedanta Ltd—aluminium, oil & gas, iron & steel, and power—were listed on the bourses on Monday, which unlocked market value worth a little over Rs 50,000 crore. Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Iron & Steel and Vedanta Power, all part of Vedanta…
Candace Owens escalated her feud with JD Vance by accusing him of involvement in a deadly Iran school strike, claiming “you guys blew up that school” and “you lied about it.” Her remarks followed Vance defending Erika Kirk after Charlie Kirk’s death, deepening divisions within conservative circles as the controversy shifts from internal politics to…
The revised DA structure will benefit state government employees and teachers, CM Vijay said in a statement. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday announced a 2% hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees and teachers, increasing it from 58% to 60% with retrospective effect from January 1 this year.The…