French President Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced that France and the United Kingdom will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions rise over control of the strategic waterway between the United States and Iran.The announcement comes amid growing geopolitical friction…
FSSAI has issued a stern warning against unsafe fruit ripening practices, directing states to strictly enforce regulations against prohibited artificial agents like calcium carbide. The advisory highlights serious health risks associated with these chemicals and mandates intensified market surveillance and legal action against offenders. Fruits have always been a part of balanced human diet. From…
At 85, the legendary Patrick Stewart reflects on the importance of embracing fear and celebrating what makes us unique. His remarkable journey from Mirfield to the global stage, with unforgettable performances in ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men,’ serves as an inspiring testament to conquering self-doubt. Veteran star Patrick Stewart has had quite a formidable journey throughout…
Archaeologists have uncovered a huge mud-brick building, 2,500 years old, that has been buried underneath the silty deposits and waterlogged sediments of the Nile Delta, Egypt, for thousands of years, using non-invasive geophysical methods such as magnetometry and electrical resistivity tomographic techniques. The structure was located as part of a recent archaeological project within Tell…
Punjab Kings’ skipper Shreyas Iyer and teammates. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings will head into Saturday’s IPL clash brimming with confidence as they take on an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad side. Despite a rain-hit washout against Kolkata Knight Riders denying them a likely third straight win, PBKS have looked one of the most balanced teams…
When you turn off the air conditioning and notice the temperature rise very soon, you may feel annoyed, particularly during hot summers. This occurs because heat gets accumulated on the walls, furniture, and even air through the day. As soon as you turn off the AC, the accumulated heat is released in the room. However,…
Vidya Bharati Students Excel in Assam HSLC 2026 Results GUWAHATI: Jyotirmay Das, a student of Sankardev Sishu Niketan, Patacharkuchi, secured the 1st rank in the Assam HSLC Examination 2026, bringing pride to Vidya Bharati family. Vidya Bharati-affiliated schools in Assam function through Shishu Shiksha Samiti, Assam, while in Barak Valley and Dima Hasao they are…
(PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday took serious note of the Malda hostage incident, where protesters gheraoed judicial officers for several hours in poll-bound West Bengal. The court also issued show-cause notices to the state’s chief secretary and DGP.Trouble began on Wednesday afternoon in West Bengal’s Malda district when a group of protesters…
Achieving the perfect boiled egg, with its creamy yolk and tender white, is not luck but physics. Boiling an egg feels like the kind of thing that should not require a tutorial. Water, heat, timer and yet, the results are rarely quite right. It is either too rubbery, too chalky, or has that faint greenish…
Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…