Later this week, he is expected to change the government’s stance on oil and gas exploitation, with a new energy secretary in place. Those Labour MPs worried about the Green Party taking their seats will be concerned about this – but a lot more will be worried about whether this could be seen to be … Read more
Nature is endowed with beautiful creatures, and some of these look straight out of a fantasy tale. Birds are also among these miracles of nature, and some of them are so mesmerising that they look hand-painted, and their beaks are where some birds really let loose. Not just plain black and white, these species paint … Read more
PM Modi said the launch of UPI 10 years ago marked a “major turning point” in India’s digital payments journey (Photo: PTI). NEW DLEHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked a decade of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), describing its scale and reach as a milestone in India’s digital payments journey and calling on … Read more
On August 28, 2026, a spectacular partial lunar eclipse will grace the skies, captivating astronomy enthusiasts for five hours and thirty-eight minutes. The crescent Moon will shroud in the Earth’s shadow, reaching its maximum at a stunning ninety-six percent coverage. Best visibility will be experienced from the Americas and parts of Europe, making it a … Read more
Rakhi season is almost here. The Rakhis are out, sweet shops are getting busier and families are already making plans for that one special morning when brothers and sisters sit together for the ceremony.Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026. The festival, also known as Rakhi, falls on the full moon day, … Read more
With the Moon positioned in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, today calls for a disciplined approach, emphasizing unwavering commitment to long-term goals rather than momentary accolades. Engaging in structured activities and honoring commitments will yield fruitful results. To enhance productivity, it is wise to steer clear of extraneous responsibilities. This period serves as a reminder to prioritize … Read more
File photo: Vice President JD Vance (Picture credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance has backed the Trump administration’s proposal to impose a new $103,265 fee on most new H-1B visa petitions, saying American companies should prioritise hiring and training US workers.Vance shared a US media report on the proposal on X and wrote, “If … Read more
Vande The video captures Vande Bharat’s breathtaking monsoon spectacle. There are few sights quite like a train disappearing into a wall of mist and emerging moments later against a backdrop of lush green mountains. A new aerial video of the Vande Bharat Express doing exactly that in Karnataka has left social media users mesmerised.The footage … Read more
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (Image credit: BAI) NEW DELHI: When the curtain came down on the BWF World Championships at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Indian badminton found itself standing at a defining intersection of pride, introspection and structural redemption.Seventeen years after India last hosted the prestigious global showpiece in Hyderabad, the Delhi edition … Read more
‘Severance’ star Adam Scott recently revealed what it was like for him to attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding ceremony in July this year. (Instagram) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding ceremony took place earlier this year in July, with close friends and family members attending the event with full zeal. Actor Adam Scott, … Read more