A Bengali bride’s wedding day took an unexpected turn when a tiny caterpillar was discovered crawling in her floral hair accessory. The video of the incident has gone viral online. This has led to widespread discussion and warnings about the potential for insects in fresh flowers used for bridal adornments. A wedding day marks the…
State-run fuel retailers will not receive government financial backing for losses arising from the sale of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) below cost, with the Centre confirming that no such proposal is under consideration.The three public sector oil marketing companies: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation…
There’s absolutely no limit to India’s spiritual landscape. From Ayodhya and Haridwar to Tirupati and Guwahati, India stands as the undisputed “Land of Temples”. However, there’s one temple which consistently stands out in terms of massive footfall, and global recognition—the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. According to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the temple was…
BENGALURU: A clandestine relationship between a divorced man and a college professor met a gruesome end last week, with bodies of both found a day apart by police — the woman’s inside a car, completely charred, and the man’s on railway tracks, severed into pieces.C Ramanjinappa, 45, a resident of Marasandra near Rajanakunte, worked at…
The report points out that India has consistently demonstrated notable strength during periods of global volatility. (AI image) Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, a recent report by Moody’s Ratings says that recent global shocks have shown India’s resilience among emerging economies to withstand pressures. The report credits the resilience to timely policy measures and…
While OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are often at odds over the future of artificial intelligence (AI), they have found something to agree on: the importance of having a large family. Altman, who welcomed his kid last year, has reshared a post on X (formerly Twitter) that echoed Musk’s long-standing pro-natalist…
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on his former party, the Aam Aadmi Party, alleging misuse of Punjab’s state machinery to target MPs who recently defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party.Chadha, who was part of a delegation that met Droupadi Murmu, accused the AAP-led Punjab government of engaging…
Many families speak every day without truly communicating. Logistics get discussed, routines get managed, but the emotional life of the child remains untouched. Parents may ask, “Did you eat?” or “Did you finish homework?” while never asking, “How was your day really?” or “What has been bothering you lately?” When conversations stay superficial, children begin…
FILE PHOTO: Players competing at EWC 2025 (Photo: S8UL Esports) Esports, by most metrics, has already arrived. It is global, capital-heavy, and increasingly central to the modern sports-entertainment economy. Countries are building arenas, investors are underwriting leagues, and international events are beginning to mirror the scale of traditional sport.In India, however, esports still lags significantly…
File photo of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. The majority stake in Rajasthan Royals was acquired by industrialist Lakshmi N. Mittal, his son Aditya Mittal and Adar Poonawalla in a deal valued at USD 1.65 billion. The transaction represents the enterprise value of the Royals’ men’s franchise as well as the associated teams Paarl Royals and…