India is stepping up efforts to secure fertiliser supplies, with plans to import 2.5 million metric tonnes of urea as it works to stabilise availability in the domestic market amid tightening conditions linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran.This comes as ongoing tensions in the Middle East have been disrupting global energy flows and shipping…
Chennai Super Kings’ wicketkeeper Sanju Samson leaves the ground after losing his wicket. (AP Photo) A struggling Sanju Samson has found himself at the centre of growing fan frustration as Chennai Super Kings continue to falter in IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter endured another disappointing outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, extending…
Archaeologists have identified 120,000-year-old human footprints at the ancient lake site of Alathar in the Nefud Desert, Saudi Arabia. Ancient human artefacts discovered in the Nefud Desert demonstrate a long history of human habitation in the region. According to the research published in Science Advances, the site includes 120,000-year-old human footprints found at Alathar (an…
If all systems are go and barring force majeure , four astronauts will in two days lift off towards the Moon on a giant rocket, becoming the first humans to head in that direction in over 50 years, since Nasa’s Apollo programme ended in 1972. After technical delays in Feb and March, Nasa is now…
Industrialist Anand Mahindra has once again sparked a fresh travel debate with a post on X. this time turning the spotlight on India’s one of the most overlooked and underrated states—Jharkhand. In the post Mahindra admits that, like many travellers, he too had ignored the state while planning holidays and candidly says, “I plead guilty…
The descriptor “Orwellian” has lapsed into parody with regard to its modern usage. The right use it (incorrectly) as a crass way to describe how their freedoms are somehow being stifled. The left, meanwhile, have a more nuanced understanding of the ironies inherent in Orwell’s mode of political critique, but still don’t quite get things completely right….
Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has fans counting down the days to the release of his film ‘Ramayana‘, after releasing the film’s first glimpse teaser titled ‘Rama’. Since the teaser drop, various video interviews with the director and his lead actor, Ranbir Kapoor have been shared online. In a clip doing the rounds on social media, director…
US President Donald Trump has proposed a huge increase in defence spending, alongside a 10% cut in non-defence spending, for the 2027 fiscal year. The plans, which require congressional approval, would see the defence budget rise by $500bn, reaching around $1.5trn. The White House likened the requested funding boost, which will include a 5-7% pay…
Evaluate the earning potential of the property before investing. Consider factors like rental yield, resale value, and long-term appreciation. Properties located in high-demand areas or near commercial hubs usually generate better rental income. A good investment should offer steady cash flow along with capital growth over time. Investing in real estate can be highly rewarding,…
Actor Pradeep Ranganathan captivated Hyderabad audiences at the ‘LIK’ pre-release event by employing an AI translator for real-time speech conversion. This innovative approach, a departure from his previous film’s promotional experience where a translator added humor, impressed fans. His embrace of technology for clear communication is now a major talking point. Actor and filmmaker Pradeep…