Nearly all drinking water in the United States starts somewhere in a forest, long before it reaches a tap. About 90% of Americans get their water from public systems, and a large portion of that water comes from forestlands, which means policies affecting forests also have an impact on water. According to a new study…
Image Courtesy: Chess Base India It was an unusual Tuesday evening at the Sawai household in Delhi. Their 15-year-old son Vandan Alankar Sawai had played an online chess tournament, but there was no announcement, no excited phone call to friends and no dramatic celebration. In fact, Vandan had not even told his parents whom he…
Eshan Malinga (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Eshan Malinga continued his impressive run in IPL 2026, rising to the top of the Purple Cap standings after a disciplined outing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.The young pacer returned figures of 1 for 29 in his four overs, maintaining an…
NEW DELHI: Terming it a “travesty of justice” for putting on the dock a man and 16 other members of his family for 26 years for alleged dowry death of his wife in an accidental fire, SC has appealed the courts not to treat defence evidence with “distrust, suspicion or scepticism” and to give equal…
A 21-year-old Austrian man who admitted plotting a terror attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna during the singer’s Eras Tour has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.The man was identified in court only as ‘Beran A’ under Austrian privacy laws. He pleaded guilty to planning an attack on one of Swift’s sold-out…
Cristiano Ronaldo. Image via: Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, extending his goal drought for Portugal in a disappointing outing. To make matters worse, fans of the Democratic Republic of the Congo taunted the Portuguese star by chanting Lionel Messi‘s name after Portugal’s 1-1 draw in…
The National Highways Authority of India is taking action against PNC Infratech for expressway damage (File photo) LUCKNOW: Infrastructure development company PNC Infratech, responsible for constructing the Lucknow – Kanpur Expressway, was declared a non-performer on Wednesday.Initiating strong action against concerned stakeholders as well as its own officials, National Highways Authority of India levied a…
Mahesh Babu’s enduring success in Indian cinema stems from his authentic persona, not just his acting. His calm demeanor, unwavering commitment to family, and consciously guarded private life set him apart. This discipline is evident in his dedicated work ethic and consistent evolution as an artist, earning him immense respect and a powerful star status….
Germany expects to finalise a major $8 billion submarine cooperation agreement with India “soon,” Berlin’s defence minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday.“I am very, very confident that I will be able to sign it soon,” Pistorius told Reuters, adding that he expected the deal to be concluded within the next three months.The proposed $8 billion…
Jungle safaris are meant only for the responsible tourists. For those who don’t believe in following rules or discipline, safaris should not be on their bucket list because the first lesson every safari guide tells is simple: the rules must be followed. Whether you’re exploring India’s Jim Corbett or America’s Yellowstone or Africa’s savannahs, park…