Iran’s Assembly of Experts has reached a decision on the country’s next supreme leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, although the name of the chosen candidate has not yet been announced, members of the body said on Sunday.“The most suitable candidate, approved by the majority of the Assembly of Experts, has been determined,”…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that his comments about attacks affecting Gulf countries had been “misinterpreted by the enemy,” after his remarks were widely viewed as signalling a possible suspension of strikes on neighbouring states.Speaking on state TV, Pezeshkian said Iran sought good relations with countries in the region and had no intention…
As tensions in the Middle East enter their second week, concerns are rising over whether India’s energy supplies are sufficient. According to a recent government report, the country has more than 250 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products in reserve, enough to meet demand for nearly two months. The combined reserves, estimated at…
Syed Shahabuddin with Rachin Ravindra (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Do you still remember what happened to New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra in IPL 2024? Spin chewed his batting up and spat it out. And the situation became so severe that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were forced to drop him mid-way through the season. As they…
Why women’s academic success isn’t translating into workplace power If global gender equality were a classroom exam, women would already be among the top scorers. The problem begins after graduation.According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum, the gender gap in education is more than 95% closed globally, making it…
Music has this magical way of reaching people beyond boundaries or barriers, no matter where they’re from or what language they speak. But there’s more to a song than just a catchy tune. The real magic, the stuff that sticks, lives in the words. Edith Piaf, the legendary French singer, knew that better than anyone….
Australian Grand Prix marked the start of a new era in Formula 1 with a dominant performance from George Russell, who converted his pole position into a comfortable victory at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit.Driving for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Russell overcame an early challenge from Charles Leclerc of Scuderia Ferrari. The two drivers traded…
In Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, astronauts land on a planet orbiting close to a black hole. They spend a few hours on its surface. When they return to their spacecraft, they discover that 23 years have passed on Earth. Children have grown up. A lifetime has slipped away.It feels like science fiction, but it’s not fantasy….
Global wealth has reached a new milestone. The Hurun Global Rich List 2026 reports that the number of billionaires worldwide has crossed 4,000 for the first time. A total of 4,020 individuals now hold billionaire status, which means 578 more people joined the ranks in just one year. It sounds almost unreal. Experts say roughly…
Dalal Street ended last week in red with eight of India’s ten most valuable companies together losing Rs 2,81,581.53 crore in market value. State Bank of India emerged as the biggest laggard during the period. The broader market also saw heavy selling pressure. The BSE benchmark index dropped 2,368.29 points, or 2.91%, over the week….
