As tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate, attention is gradually shifting beyond the Strait of Hormuz to another highly strategic maritime chokepoint -the Bab al-Mandab Strait.Iran, through its allies in Yemen, is considering this narrow sea passage as a possible pressure point against its adversaries, according to Iranian state-linked media outlet Tasnim. This…
When Viral Sharma reached the UPSC Civil Services interview, he came close to achieving his dream. But he missed the final selection list. A similar disappointment followed when he reached the UPPCS interview but could not make the final list. For many aspirants, such setbacks could have ended the journey. Viral chose a different path….
It was 1968 when Bollywood icons Shammi Kapoor and Mumtaz lit up the screen with the dance number ‘Aaj Kal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche’, a track that still enthrals audiences today. The pair, once among Bollywood’s most sought-after on-screen couples, were also rumoured to have been in a relationship off-screen, a spark that reportedly…
Gold prices in India remained firm on Wednesday tracking gains in the futures market, even as retail rates across cities showed an upward trend.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures continued to trade higher with all major contracts posting gains. The June 5, 2026 contract was trading at Rs 1,52,113 per 10 grams, up…
Kevin Pietersen, Lalit Modi Lalit Modi has rejected former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen’s claim that The Hundred could become the UK’s version of the Indian Premier League in the next few years, saying no tournament can match the IPL.Pietersen had written on X that The Hundred “won’t die in 3 years’ time, it’ll become a…
Mumbai’s iconic Cafe Mondegar MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday suspended the licences of Cafe Mondegar, a popular restaurant in Colaba, and three other food establishments in Mumbai after inspections found serious food safety and hygiene violations.The FDA inspected Cafe Mondegar at Metro House in Colaba on September 12 and found…
A dangerous social media challenge took the life of a nine-year-old daughter, the family claimed, and warned against using such a dare. JackLynn Blackwell died in her family’s backyard a month ago after she was found with a cord wrapped around her neck, her parents, Curtis and Wendi Blackwell, said.“It was just the three of…
Centre advances census 2027 enumeration in four poll-bound states NEW DELHI: The Centre has decided to advance the population enumeration phase of Census 2027 in Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Punjab and non-snow-bound areas of Uttarakhand — given that all four states are due for assembly polls early next year — to the time period December 1,…
Evelyn N. Wang: The scientist who wants to make every home produce its own water (Image source: MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering ) Water touches every part of human life. We drink it, cook with it, wash with it and depend on it for health and hygiene. Yet according to global estimates, more than 2.2…
NEW DELHI: On a night where milestones beckoned, Sanju Samson chose substance over statistics, guiding Chennai Super Kings to a vital win with a match-winning unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Samson admitted after the game that the thought of a third century this season had crossed his mind, but winning the…
