In March 1974, a gaunt, uniformed figure walked out of the jungle on Lubang Island in the Philippines and handed over his sword, ending a war that had, for him, never actually stopped. Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese army lieutenant who had been sent to Lubang late in the Second World War with orders never…
India, Australia and Canada are set to strengthen cooperation in technology and innovation, with the three countries signing the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), on Thursday.The agreement is set to boost collaboration in critical and emerging technologies while complementing existing bilateral initiatives between the three countries. The new tech triangle…
Football, music and social impact will come together in the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show. (ANI Photo) The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is set to deliver a spectacle beyond football after FIFA unveiled a star-studded lineup for the tournament’s first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show, with Justin Bieber joining Madonna, Shakira and BTS…
Delhi University has introduced one-year postgraduate programmes for the first time, opening admissions for 46 new courses in the 2026 academic session. The university will also continue admissions to its 74 two-year PG programmes, taking the total intake to around 14,600 seats. The online registration process will remain open until July 11. Delhi University (DU)…
After months of uncertainty, there is finally a major update on ‘Jana Nayagan,’ the much-awaited film starring Vijay. While the makers are yet to make an official announcement, the film’s Canadian distributor, York Cinemas, has revealed a release date through social media.The post read, “Finally! Our Own Thalapathy Vijay is ready to set the big…
Ahead of its official India debut, Nissan’s all-new Tekton has already achieved the highest five-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP). The certification appeared on the BNCAP portal before the SUV’s launch, putting its crash safety credentials in the spotlight even before Nissan revealed the model. The same listing also offered…
Chalo Sansad march (Abhijeet Dipke X) NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has called for a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, coinciding with the start of the Monsoon Session, urging people to join him.In a post on X, Wangchuk said appeals asking him to end his hunger strike would not address the larger…
When roads, railways or new buildings are planned, centuries-old trees are often among the first casualties of development. In Japan, however, some of the country’s most valuable trees are given a second chance. Rather than cutting them down, arborists and horticultural experts sometimes relocate them using a painstaking process that can take months or even…
The reduction in US government debt holdings has partly been offset by a rise in gold reserves. (AI image) As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues its forex diversification strategy, India’s holdings of US Treasury securities are down to almost a six year low. As per US Federal Reserve data, India’s exposure to US…
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Image credit: Major League Cricket) NEW DELHI: Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed his maiden T20 century to power San Francisco Unicorns to a dominant nine-wicket win over MI New York in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Thursday.Chasing a modest target of 144, the young South African…
