While in many parts of the world, snakes inspire fear, in India, it’s a different story. Snakes are feared but are also revered as protectors, guardians, and divine beings. Snakes are worshipped in India and have been deeply woven into mythology. From Lord Shiva’s serpent Vasuki to the serpent king Nagaraja and the serpent Sheshanaga,…
Iran’s Shahriyar Moghanloo (20) battles for the ball with New Zealand’s Finn Surman (16). (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is beginning to take shape after the first round of matches for 32 teams across the first eight groups, with Monday producing a historic first in 68…
4 US cops helped Chandrakant ‘Lala’ Patel to continue his decade-long U visa fraud. Indian man Chandrakant Patel was arrested and charged with visa fraud that involved fake robberies. Now it has come to the surface that 4 law enforcement officers were helping him in his decade-long operation in Louisiana.Congress created the U-visa for victims…
Looking for a quiet escape from the buzz of the city? Imagine waking up to birdsong drifting through your window, the vibrant garden outside your cottage inviting you to sip your morning tea while wildflowers dance in the breeze. Picture yourself wandering through the cobblestone lanes lined with centuries-old cottages, their windows glowing warmly as…
The Russia-Ukraine war did not just redraw battle lines in Europe. It accelerated the fragmentation of the global economy (AI image) More than four years after Russian tanks crossed into Ukraine, the “special military operation” that was supposed to last a few days has reshaped the world in ways nobody fully anticipated. The conflict has…
Transforming a functional rain garden from a “swampy” eyesore into a stunning landscape feature is achievable. Experts emphasise strategic design, focusing on plant zonation, structural elements like shrubs, and a clear physical boundary. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons To many homeowners, the phrase “rain garden” evokes the image of a wet and buggy ditch or a…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: All eyes were on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again when he walked out to open the batting for India A in their crucial Tri-Nation A Series clash against Afghanistan A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.The innings began with plenty of drama as Sooryavanshi found…
Amidst reports of a Shiv Sena (UBT) split, MP Sanjay Raut alleged two MPs were flown to Delhi on a chartered plane, calling it an attempt to evade scrutiny. MUMBAI: Amid reports of “Operation Tiger” being underway to engineer a split in Shiv Sena (UBT), and speculation that six Sena (UBT) MPs had reached Delhi…
Mark Cuban has a clear message for major artificial intelligence (AI) companies. The American billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge has asked companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Amazon, to stop relying on celebrity endorsements and political spending to improve public perception of AI. Instead, he argued that companies should directly engage with communities, workers and…
NEW DELHI: Five months after staying its judgment accepting the controversial 100 metre-elevation definition for Aravali hills, Supreme Court on Friday said not an inch of Aravali would be allowed to be used for mining till an expert committee, to be constituted by the apex court, redefined what constitutes Aravali hills and ranges.As lawyers appearing…