For many, snakes inspire fear, mystery, caution and fascination. And sometimes, all feelings at once. But in several parts of the world, the slithering creatures are respected, celebrated and considered angels. Snakes are woven into religious beliefs, folklore and cultural traditions. But it’s not just India but villages in Italy too where snakes are revered….
Steve Carell didn’t just become a comedian. He became a conscience. From ‘The Office’ to ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ to ‘Anchorman’ to ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ to ‘The Big Short’ to ‘Beautiful Boy.‘ He has been in some of the funniest and most emotionally resonant films and television shows of the last three decades. He has been…
IT stocks staged a sharp rebound on Monday, with shares of Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra and Persistent Systems climbing up to 5% as investors returned to the sector after months of AI-led pessimism and ahead of a closely watched US Federal Reserve meeting.The Nifty IT index climbed around 3% to 29,905 in morning trade, taking…
Sandipan Saha (L), Ritabrata Banerjee (R) KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday expelled two of its MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, from the party’s primary membership with immediate effect, accusing them of anti-party activities and actions prejudicial to the organisation’s interests.In separate expulsion notices issued on June 1, the party said both legislators had…
In a major boost to India’s indigenous defence technology ecosystem, Hoverit has successfully conducted an operational demonstration of its tactical loitering munition platform, Divyastra Mk-1, in Jodhpur in the presence of senior Indian Army leadership.As part of the demonstration, the Divyastra Mk-1 UAV was successfully launched multiple times from a vehicle-mounted mobile launcher configuration, showcasing…
Image courtesy: Instagram/@vaibhav_sooryavanshi09 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sporting success is a witness to all. The young cricketer has become the first player in IPL history to win five major individual awards in a single season. While his scorecard is what the world sees, behind the Baby Boss’ recording-breaking hits are the many sacrifices his family, especially…
NEW DELHI: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed emergency medical assistance provided by India to support efforts against the worsening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), expressing gratitude for New Delhi’s support during the public health crisis.In a post on X, Africa CDC said the…
Known primarily as an industrial and manufacturing hub, Oragadam is gradually witnessing residential development alongside its industrial expansion. The growth of automobile, electronics, and manufacturing industries has created residential demand among the professionals who are working in the area. Improved infrastructure and better connectivity with the main part of Chennai city is making Oragadam an…
What appears to be an ordinary cemetery in upstate New York has turned out to be home to one of the most remarkable pollinator discoveries in recent years. Researchers from Cornell University have found an estimated 5.5 million mining bees living beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York. The vast underground aggregation of native…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played in the USA, Canada and Mexico. (Getty Images) New Delhi: It is now official, the 2026 FIFA World Cup – and upcoming editions – will be broadcast on Zee Entertainment Enterprise Limited’s (ZEEL) newly-launched Unite8 Sports linear TV channels in India. The 48-team competition will also be…