Negotiations between the United States and Iran have come to a halt without a deal after 21 hours of marathon talks in Islamabad, as both sides failed to bridge deep differences despite the highest-level engagement in decades. While both countries indicated that discussions may continue, sharp disagreements over nuclear commitments, sanctions relief and regional control…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: RCB) Virat Kohli is once again on the verge of rewriting the record books. Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, Kohli stands just 20 runs shy of becoming the first batter in T20 history to score 1,000 runs against the five-time champions.Already the leading run-scorer against…
In a recent statement, Ralph Fiennes, celebrated for his role as Voldemort, shared his belief that Tilda Swinton would be an outstanding choice for the iconic villain in the new Harry Potter series. While Fiennes has ruled out returning to the role, his endorsement speaks volumes. Ralph Phineas’ Voldemort is no less than perfect! But…
Your body often speaks in quiet tones—fatigue and bloating can hint at an underlying immune imbalance that starts in the gut. When the gut’s defense system falters, it may mislead the immune response, paving the way for inflammation and even autoimmune disorders. Recognizing these early signs, which are frequently brushed aside, can be vital for…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concerns over the Centre’s handling of discussions on delimitation linked to the women’s reservation law and urging a broader political discussion after the ongoing assembly elections conclude.In his letter, Kharge reiterated the Opposition’s demand for convening an all-party meeting to deliberate…
In a bid to curb the growing digital payment frauds, the Reserve Bank of India had put out a discussion paper proposing a range of new safeguards, including delays on certain fund transfers, added checks for vulnerable users, limits on suspect accounts, and an emergency mechanism for customers to instantly block transactions. The central bank…
Ayush Shetty of Karkala in Karnataka’s Udipi, emulated a six decade-old Indian feat by reaching the summit stage of the continental championship when he upset world No.1 Kunvalut Vitidsarn of Thailand in Ningbo, China on Saturday.In 1965, Dinesh Khanna became the first – and the only – Indian to win the Asian men’s singles title….
Margareta Magnusson is the Swedish artist and writer who first brought the phrase “Swedish death cleaning” to the world stage. She rose to prominence due to her book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, where she explained the practice of getting rid of one’s things late in life to help one’s heirs cope with…
Pradeep Ranganathan’s sci-fi rom-com ‘LIK: Love Insurance Kompany’ has been hit by online piracy shortly after its release, mirroring the recent leak of ‘Jana Nayagan’. Despite the setback, ‘LIK’ has garnered decent box office numbers, collecting Rs 14.75 crore net in India. The film, set in 2040, explores the clash between organic love and technology….
Shockwaves from the Strait of Hormuz supply disruption are rippling across global oil markets, setting off a frantic race to rush in crude. As availability tightens, refiners and traders are scrambling against the clock to lock in cargoes that can be delivered without delay, intensifying competition for every available barrel. Out of 40 bids placed…