The Arctic does not often give up its secrets quickly. Ice, distance, and long stretches of darkness have a way of preserving stories that would disappear elsewhere. As reported by The New York Times, in 2007, one such story surfaced from the body of a bowhead whale harvested during a subsistence hunt in Alaska. Hidden…
Taslima Nasreen draws parallel between Bangladesh and Delhi student protest NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Sunday said the student movement that led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government had “fooled us”, drawing a parallel between the protests in Bangladesh and the recent student demonstrations in Delhi.Speaking to reporters in Kolkata two…
Lionel Messi has once again been the driving force behind Argentina‘s World Cup campaign. The 39-year-old is enjoying another remarkable tournament, leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals while finding the net in every match so far. He has also continued to add to his long list of records with almost every appearance. More…
Standing in the courtyard of the Qutb complex in Delhi, the Iron Pillar is one of the most extraordinary achievements of ancient Indian metallurgy. Forged during the Gupta period around the 4th or 5th century CE, the monument has stood beneath the open sky for nearly 1,600 years while showing remarkably little corrosion. Historians widely…
Reports claim Prince Harry is uneasy about Meghan Markle’s renewed friendship with Kris Jenner as the Duchess explores potential new entertainment and television opportunities.Image credit (Instagram) Meghan Markle is the former actress best known for her role on ‘Suits’ before joining the royal family as the Duchess of Sussex. The 44-year-old has since built her…
Chief Justice Surya Kant Tuesday acknowledged that the judiciary faced the challenge of preserving the public’s faith in it and said the panacea lay in the judges’ knowledge, integrity and commitment to expeditious and fair justice delivery.Initiating a dialogue between the Indian Supreme Court and the SC of Russian Federation in Moscow, the CJI said…
New York City rapper Cardi B has teamed up with New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani to launch a citywide jingle contest aimed at promoting the city’s new free childcare programme for two‑year‑old children.The contest invites residents of the city to create and submit original jingles of 15 or 30 seconds that encourage families to…
The 6–day grace period for H1-B visa holders was introduced in 2017 For nearly nine years, foreign workers in the US who lost their jobs have had a 60-day window to find a new employer or change their immigration status. Now, that protection may be removed. According to a Bloomberg Law report, a proposal from…
‘Ramayana‘, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, is all set to release in theatres worldwide on November 5. Arriving just ahead of Diwali, Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological drama brings the epic tale of good versus evil to audiences across the globe. Now, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a…
Archana Puran Singh, a 44-year cinema vet, says The Kapil Sharma Show (joined 2019) boosted fame but killed film offers due to heavy schedule. Turned down projects like a 25-day Scotland shoot. Netflix’s Great Indian Kapil Show frees her up. Recent Toaster with Rajkummar Rao sparks hope; still typecast as “laughter queen.” Archana Puran Singh,…
