Russia attack on Kyiv (Photo source: Zelenskyy X) KYIV: Russia launched its deadliest attack on Ukraine’s capital this year early Thursday, killing at least 27 people, injuring 91 others, and damaging around 130 buildings across the city. 74 missiles and 496 drones were launched by Russia overnight, the Ukrainian air force said.Thick plumes of smoke…
Venezuela earthquake, Japan quake, California earthquake (Image credit: X) Three powerful earthquakes struck different parts of the world within hours on Thursday, with twin earthquakes hitting Venezuela, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake shaking northeastern Japan and a magnitude 5.6 quake striking northern California, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). While the cluster of seismic events…
Born on January 5, 1955, she had no political lineage to fall back on. At 9, she lost her father. Her journey began in the ranks of the Indian National Congress, where she emerged as an unusually assertive young voice. KOLKATA: Didi, built her politics on grit long before power ever came within reach.Born on…
CHENNAI: Market regulator Sebi on Friday said it has extensively deployed artifcial intelligence capabilities, with these tools generating a growing number of actionable alerts. These alerts have helped uncover patterns indicating recent instances of front-running in the portfolio management services (PMS) industry.“Recently, we have noticed our AI generating enough alerts, and over a period of…
Quote of the Day by Henry David Thoreau Every generation has its thinkers whose words seem to speak directly to the most serious concerns of that time. Henry David Thoreau is one example of such a figure. More than a hundred years after his death, his ideas continue to inspire those who seek a life…
NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: Mamata Banerjee Tuesday refused to resign as West Bengal chief minister, asserting that she does not recognise the election outcome and claiming a “moral victory” for her party. “I was on the streets, I will be on the streets. I won’t leave the battlefield,” she said. Addressing her first presser after BJP’s landslide…
Dipterocarp forest at the Danum Valley Field Centre. Borneo’s tropical forests, dominated by trees from the Dipterocarp family, have some of the highest canopies in the world, with some trees reaching 100 meters Simply cutting back aggressive climbing vines in logged tropical forests allows the tree canopy to recover three times faster than planting new…
A meeting between Jayant Patil (L) and Vinod Tawde (R) sparked speculation about NCP (SP) joining the NDA. PUNE: A meeting between former state president of NCP (SP) Jayant Patil and BJP’s national general secretary Vinod Tawde in Mumbai has led to speculation about Sharad Pawar’s party exploring the option of joining the NDA.The recent…
Oftentimes, celebrities use their wealth for good and give back to the community. Bollywood legend, Akshay Kumar is also one of the many names in the industry who enjoys doing philanthropic work. However, he doesn’t like to talk about it much. Akshay Kumar feels grateful that he can give back to the community While starring…
Diljit Dosanjh’s homes exude an understated old-money charm, blending comfort with character across his various properties. His decor choices, like rustic typography art, velvet sofas, Victorian chandeliers, and plant-lined wooden staircases, create warm, inviting, and sophisticated living spaces that reflect his grounded yet luxurious taste. Some homes shout for attention, and others simply draw you…