For many travellers, exploring forests, mountains and tropical landscapes offers unforgettable experiences. However, some of the world’s most beautiful destinations are also home to highly venomous snakes. While the chances of being bitten remain low for tourists who follow safety guidelines, certain regions report significantly higher numbers of snakebite cases each year due to their…
Mangled remains of the pool car that met with the accident Behrampore: Four schoolchildren aged between seven and nine were killed when a passenger train rammed a pool car ferrying seven students at the Gobindapur railway gate near Karnasubarna station in Murshidabad on Friday morning. A 65-year-old cyclist, too, died on being knocked down by…
The White House has unveiled a new space-themed website focused on immigration enforcement, using imagery and language commonly associated with extraterrestrials to highlight arrests of people living in the United States without legal authorisation.Launched on Thursday, the website features a design reminiscent of science-fiction films, with neon-green scrolling text set against a backdrop of stars…
Telegram’s old-message editing feature remains disabled until June 30 despite the app’s restoration on Monday midnight, a day after the retest of NEET 2026 examinations took place.Since then, the controversy has shifted to deeper questions regarding the app’s nature, its role in the country’s shadow educational economy, and why the government considered the platform uniquely…
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…
Wall Street moved higher on Friday and edged closer to fresh record highs as strong quarterly earnings from Apple, Estee Lauder and other companies lifted sentiment while a mild retreat in oil prices offered additional support.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent, extending gains after closing at an all-time high on Thursday. The Dow Jones…
A former soldier and part-time metal detectorist, Kevin Minto, discovered a nearly 1,700-year-old Roman gold ring near Ilminster, Somerset. The unique ring, weighing 48 grams and featuring an engraved image of Victoria, was acquired by the South West Heritage Trust for £78,010. Minto received over £19,500 from the sale, with the ring now set for…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir attended the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in New Delhi on Friday.Gambhir was seen sitting alongside India selector RP Singh, and the two had a long discussion during the match. The India coach was also seen speaking with BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla. Watch Rajat Patidar…
A visit to one of Europe’s most picturesque beach destinations now requires more planning than ever before. According to a Fox News report, several of the most popular beaches on Sardinia, the Italian island in the Mediterranean, have introduced advance reservation systems, daily visitor limits and entry fees to combat overtourism and protect their fragile…
Maja Chwalinska Becomes First Qualifier Ever to Reach French Open Final (AFP) Maja Chwalinska has emerged as the surprise package of the French Open 2026. The Polish qualifier has stunned the tennis world by reaching her first-ever Grand Slam final. The 24-year-old defeated several higher-ranked opponents during her remarkable run in Paris. She will now…