Riyan Parag (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has found himself in big trouble after he was allegedly using a vape-like device in the dressing room during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Punjab Kings at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium. Parag’s visual of vaping quickly went viral, sparking a buzz on social media,…
The naming of snakes is not something random or whimsical that happens spontaneously when they are found in the field. On the contrary, there is a well-defined process through which this naming procedure is done. When a previously unidentified snake is found, scientists do not just name it right away. Instead, the process involves an…
The Indian Navy and the defence research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have successfully conducted the first salvo firing of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR). The test was carried out from the Navy’s Sea King helicopter off the Odisha coast in the Bay of Bengal.During the trial, the helicopter fired two NASM-SR missiles in quick…
File Pic: Vijay Kumar (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: About the time when Vijay Kumar was becoming a familiar name in the sports newsrooms in the second half of the 1990s, though few knew of him, a colleague, with roots in Lucknow would mention how the golfer’s father, a batman of sorts with the Railways assigned…
Healthy relationships are built on trust, honesty, and mutual respect—but when someone is manipulating you, the red flags are often quiet, slow, and hard to name. Manipulation doesn’t always look dramatic; it can wear a soft smile, use “I’m just joking,” or dress up as concern. Over time, it leaves you feeling confused, guilty, or…
The United States of America, which is the largest producer of oil, holds the second largest strategic oil reserves, followed by Japan. (AI image) Did you know that China holds the largest strategic oil reserves in the world? Amid ongoing disruptions due to the US-Iran war and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, this fact…
GURGAON: A man out on parole in a murder case was shot dead in broad daylight in Kasan village under the IMT Manesar police station area on Thursday morning, in what police say is a case of revenge killing.The victim, identified as Sundar Fauji, was attacked by an assailant who opened rapid fire, killing him…
Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in dire straits after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a stellar 123* from Ryan Rickelton, MI’s bowling woes persist, leaving them with a daunting task of winning nearly all remaining matches. Their poor net run rate further complicates qualification, demanding dominant victories. With 2 wins in…
“One thing that I’ve learned as a tattoo artist is that regret usually doesn’t come from the tattoo itself, it comes from the reason behind it. Most people don’t walk in thinking they’ll hate their tattoo one day. At that moment, t feels exciting, emotional, meaningful, or spontaneous. But years later, people change, priorities shift,…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that India halted Operation Sindoor “voluntarily” and on its “own terms,” asserting that the country ready for a long war against Pakistan. He further slammed Pakistan calling it the “epicentre of International Terrorism.”Addressing the National Security Summit 2.0, he said, “During Operation Sindoor, we precisely targeted…