In a story that feels like a modern‑day fairy tale turned real‑life drama, Japan’s Princess Mako chose love over a lifetime of luxuries as a royal. Now living a quiet life in a Connecticut suburb, the former royal—once known for her sparkling smile and grace—has traded palace routine for a simpler life of Target runs,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: What was once a distant ambition for BJP has turned into a defining milestone. With its breakthrough victory in West Bengal in 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has completed a symbolic arc in eastern India, stretching across Bihar (Anga), Bengal (Banga), and Odisha (Kalinga).The win is…
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued an updated standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals introducing a defined 12-week timeline and a fully paperless application system, PTI reported.Under the revised framework, decisions on FDI proposals will be taken within 12 weeks, excluding the time taken…
The SRM Institute of Science and Technology has declared the SRMJEEE 2026 Phase 1 results. Candidates can now check their scorecards on the official website.Soon after the results were announced, the website experienced heavy traffic and was temporarily slow or inaccessible for some users. Students are advised to remain patient and try again after some…
KOLKATA: A key pillar of Trinamool Congress’s electoral strength in West Bengal since 2011, women turned up to vote in higher numbers than men in this year’s assembly elections. Yet, the decisive swing in favour of the BJP suggests they might have gravitated away from Mamata Banerjee. What appears to have worked for the saffron…
In Torzhok, Russia, 409 Imperial gold coins were found under a house, revealing a mystery over 100 years old about wealth and survival. The treasure came to light during rescue excavations by the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Hidden in a ‘kandyushka,’ which is a traditional glazed ceramic pot, it lay…
File photo of ILT20 CEO David White. (Image: Creimas) The International League T20 (ILT20) is doubling down on its scheduling strategy ahead of Season 5, with CEO David White explaining the rationale behind an even earlier window for the UAE-based league in November–December 2026.Reflecting on the previous edition, White pointed to a key shift that…
Snakes are slithering creatures with a fearsome reputation that sends chills down the spine when someone accidentally encounters one spinning out its forked tongue. It only gets worse when these sneaky survivours sometimes slip into our homes seeking warmth, food, or shelter. With over 20 venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads, along with harmless ones…
At a time when tech CEOs are warning of a looming “AI apocalypse” threatening to wipe out scores of jobs, Bank of America (BofA) is urging everyone to take a deep breath. In a comprehensive report, the bank’s global research team argues that while artificial intelligence (AI) will undoubtedly disrupt the labor market, history and…
In the rugged mountain communities of western North Carolina, the long shadow of Hurricane Helene still lingers. Months after the storm unleashed devastating floods and landslides, destroying homes, cutting off roads and isolating entire towns, recovery remains a slow and demanding process. Amid this ongoing struggle, groups of Amish volunteers from Pennsylvania have quietly stepped…