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 Julian Alden Weir/Image: National Park Service A painting that once cost American artist Julian Alden Weir $560 ended up helping him acquire something far more lasting, a 153-acre farm in Connecticut.In July 1882, Weir exchanged the painting and $10 for the Branchville property, a deal that would shape much of the rest of his artistic…

How and why is Iran keeping its Axis of Resistance alive (AI-generated Image) Mothers and the Islamic Republic of Iran have something unexpected in common: they both understand that it takes a village to raise a child, though what a child and a village mean to each of them differs.For Iran, the child is its…

US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that the Omani co-pilot, who allegedly planned to down the flydubai flight, may have had connections with Iran.Asked by reporters whether the co-pilot had links to Iran, Trump said, “From what I’m hearing, I would say the answer is yes, but we’re working on it right now.”Trump’s remarks…

Flight EK31 was diverted to Frankfurt, where the aircraft landed safely (Photo: Reuters). An Emirates flight from Dubai to London Heathrow was diverted to Frankfurt after a passenger suffered a medical emergency on board, the airline said.Flight EK31 landed safely in Frankfurt, where the passenger disembarked to receive further medical attention. Emirates said its cabin…

Indian pilot hailed for saving 174 as UAE, Saudi probes continue A Dubai-Tel Aviv flight carrying 174 people was plunged into chaos on Wednesday after the Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain inside the cockpit and attempted to seize control of the aircraft, forcing it into a sharp descent before it was diverted to Saudi…

NEW DELHI: BAPS France on Thursday welcomed the findings of an investigation that found no explicit request from the religious group to remove or exclude female staff during its delegation’s visit to the Eiffel Tower.In a statement, BAPS France reiterated that it had never asked for female employees to be hidden, removed or excluded from…

The new rules, effective October 15, limit dealers to 1,000 quintals and require stocks to be sold within 15 days of receipt. NEW DELHI: The Centre has further tightened stock limits for sugar dealers ahead of the festive season, capping inventories at 1,000 quintals and restricting the holding period to 15 days in a move…

India and Pakistan will be in the same group at the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, along with defending champions Australia, the ICC announced on Thursday.The 14-team tournament’s group distribution was revealed at the official schedule launch in Cape Town. India, Pakistan and Australia in Group A Group A includes India, Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan,…

Harwinder Kumar in NIA custody NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested deported fugitive Harwinder Kumar @ Sonu, accused in the case related to the targeted killing of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar in 2024, from the UAE. Soon after landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, he was placed under arrest…

A picnic at Diveagar beach turned tragic when 8 students from Pune drowned after being swept away. RAIGAD: It was a heartbreaking scene at Maharashtra’s Diveagar beach on Thursday.Young students lay motionless on the shore as locals and rescuers desperately tried to bring them back to life. Some were seen administering CPR, while others frantically…