NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned that a petrol and diesel crisis was developing worldwide as ongoing conflicts continued to affect key energy regions.Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said, “This month of March has been extremely eventful on a global level. We all remember that, in the…
Saudi Arabia restores 1 million hectares of land, plants over 159 million trees under green initiative/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has marked a major environmental milestone, transforming degraded land into green cover at scale. The progress reflects a long-term national push to restore ecosystems, expand vegetation and tackle desertification.Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of…
‘We weren’t at our best with ball’: SRH head coach Vettori after IPL opener defeat. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori didn’t mince words after his side’s IPL 2026 opener defeat, labelling their bowling effort as “one of our poorer performances” following a six-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday.Go…
Dr. Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur When Suman Chakraborty assumed office as Director of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2025, it marked the culmination of a distinguished academic journey built on excellence, innovation, and purpose. Yet, his story is not defined merely by administrative leadership. Long before taking charge of one of India’s premier…
Forget ‘opposites attract’! New research from the University of Missouri, studying the Himba people in Namibia, reveals that people with similar levels of desirability are more likely to form successful relationships. This study, focusing on actual behavior rather than just stated preferences, suggests that matching ‘mate value’ is key to lasting partnerships, challenging common romantic…
Uma Thurman, known for her compelling character choices, prioritizes understanding a role’s core motivations, often finding characters are neither purely good nor bad. While she can embody villains, the actress revealed a personal aversion to violence. Her latest project, ‘Pretty Lethal,’ sees her as a reclusive former ballet prodigy, showcasing her ability to bring empathy…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacts during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, March 17, 2026.(Suzanne Plunkett, Pool Photo via AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia,…
Saudi Arabia has brought its East-West pipeline into full operation, pushing 7 million barrels of oil a day through the route as it works to maintain supplies following the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a person familiar with the matter said. The pipeline, which runs across the kingdom to the Red Sea, has…
NEW DELHI: Star batter Virat Kohli proved he’s still at the top of his game with a brilliant unbeaten 69 in IPL 2026, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down 202 against Sunrisers Hyderabad with ease. His performance impressed many, especially Ambati Rayudu, who believes Kohli is far from retiring and still has plenty of cricket…
NEW DELHi: Virat Kohli added another landmark to his glittering career, surpassing Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik to become the Asian batter with the most runs in T20 cricket during the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Opening…