Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, who currently serves as a jurist in the International Court of Justice, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, by ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted.Born into a family of Indian Tamil origin in apartheid-era Durban, South…
When the screen turns red, it is natural to wonder whether something has gone wrong at home. By Feroze AzeezAnyone who has seen their portfolio turn red for several days in a row knows how difficult it can be to resist the urge to act and to put an end to the discomfort. The usual…
Australia’s Nic Maddinson is bowled on day one of the first cricket test match between South Africa and Australia. (AP Photo) Nic Maddinson’s return to Test cricket after nearly a decade got off to a disastrous start as the Australia opener endured a 33-ball duck against South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban,…
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna will be seen on the big screens for the first time together since their much hyped wedding in the period action drama ‘Ranabaali’ directed by Rahul Sankrityan. Last night during the film’s trailer launch event, the actor spoke about the film’s story and said it aims to bring hidden history…
Isabella Rossellini turned a 27-acre New York farmstead into a protected community farm after conserving 20.8 acres (Image Credit: Mama Farm) A wooded property on Long Island has become a place where farming, animal care and community activities share the same space. The project is Mama Farm, founded by actress Isabella Rossellini in Brookhaven, New…
A rock musician working at a computer might seem an unlikely figure in an asteroid-sampling mission, but Brian May brought a specialist skill to Nasa’s search for a place to land on Bennu. The Queen guitarist, who also holds a doctorate in astrophysics, helped scientists turn spacecraft photographs into three-dimensional views of the asteroid’s rough…
Data for September 2026 show that Indian Railways has approximately 17,900 locomotives in its fleet. (File photo of Indian Railways train) Indian Railways seems to be running short of locomotives to run its passenger trains, prompting the national transporter to make use of locos for freight trains. A shortage of locomotives meant for passenger services…
Mukesh Kumar celebrates a wicket during the Duleep Trophy. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The last time Mukesh Kumar played for India, he claimed a four-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in Harare. Since then, he has been out of the national setup. More than two years later, the Bengal pacer is back on the selectors’ radar after being…
Ravi Mohan’s upcoming film ‘Karathey Babu’ has reportedly encountered another hurdle ahead of its theatrical release. The political drama, directed by Ganesh K Babu of ‘Dada’ fame, has faced repeated changes to its release plans. Now, reports suggest the film ran into censor-related issues over certain scenes that may refer to contemporary political leaders. This…
The Mushroom Shed was designed to resemble a mushroom. A 12-year-old girl from Surrey, England, gave her father £500 from her savings and asked him to build a house shaped like a mushroom in their back garden. Her father, Ben Swanborough, took up the challenge and built a two-storey wooden hideaway with a trapdoor, stained-glass…
