World maps include names that reflect tales of discovery, devotion to others, and dramatic battles during struggles for independence. These maps also include many countries named after geographic locations, but in addition, there is a unique group of countries named for historical persons, legendary leaders, or saints, including countries named for revolutionaries from South America…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK/IPL) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are facing growing uncertainty over their talisman and former captain MS Dhoni’s availability, with the veteran wicketkeeper-batter still some way off full fitness as the IPL 2026 season gathers pace.According to a Cricbuzz report, Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf muscle strain and…
Florida man has been arrested after police say he used taco seasoning packets to steal trading cards worth nearly $40,000 from Target stores across the state.Police allege that 39-year-old Keith Wallis of Palm Beach carried out a series of thefts at Target locations from Miami to Orlando between July 2025 and February 2026. Investigators say…
NEW DELHI: Baltej Singh, nephew of Satwant Singh, one of the two bodyguards who had assassinated the then PM Indira Gandhi in Oct 1984, was running an international Meth cartel spanning Canada, India and New Zealand in cahoots with pro-Khalistan elements in these countries. The drug money was funding the so-called Khalistan movement, and Baltej…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ skipper Ajinkya Rahane (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane found himself under intense scrutiny after opting to bat first against Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, a decision that drew sharp criticism from several former cricketers. With rain forecast and conditions heavily favouring bowlers early on,…
Indian schools across UAE have announced the beginning dates for the academic year of 2026-2027. While a few of them had already begun remote classes on Monday, the majority of them will be starting the curriculum on April 6, 2026. Schools have opted for a blended model of synchronous and asynchronous learning, allowing students to…
Nayanthara, the ‘Lady Superstar,’ continues to captivate audiences with her versatile performances in hit films like ‘Imaikkaa Nodigal’ and ‘Aramm.’ These action thrillers, horror dramas, and social issue films are now available on OTT platforms, allowing fans to revisit her remarkable portrayals. With several promising projects in the pipeline, Nayanthara solidifies her position as a…
GURGAON: A 60-year-old man and his two grandsons — aged 8 and 10 — died after a Mahindra Thar ploughed into them on a dark stretch in Pataudi on Friday night. The boys, who were in town from Rajasthan’s Alwar to spend their school holidays with their grandfather, had stopped by the side of the…
On Friday, Mukul Choudhary became an overnight sensation in the IPL, smashing an unbeaten 27-ball 54, including seven massive sixes, to help Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pull off a heist against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens. The 21-year-old was bought by LSG for Rs 2.60 crore. NEW DELHI: “Mila nahin kuch…
In a troubling turn of events, reality TV personality Taylor Frankie Paul has taken legal action against her estranged partner, Dakota Mortensen, seeking a protective order. She has accused him of a series of alarming assaults, including violently slamming her head against a dashboard and kicking her while she was down. TRIGGER WARNING: This article…