USS Juneau (Image: US Department of War) Late last week on June 27, the United States Navy sank the former USS Juneau, an Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship during a sink exercise or SinkEx during Exercise Valiant Shield. The ship, which had entered service in 1969 and retired in 2008, was sunk nearly 400 km…
TVK ,DMK trade horse trading allegations (Photo credit: Agencies) CHENNAI: Horse trading allegations flew thick and fast in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday as the ruling TVK and opposition DMK accused each other of trying to poach their MLAs. While TVK linked the ‘attempt to topple TVK govt’ to former minister V Senthil Balaji, DMK complained…
Deep in the rugged hills outside Ojai, California, a lonely bridge and winding mountain road have become the setting for one of the state’s most enduring ghost stories. For decades, locals have spoken of Char-Man, a horribly burned figure said to emerge from the surrounding forests after dark, terrifying anyone who dares to enter his…
Abhishek Sharma‘s year-long reign as the world’s No. 1 T20I batter has ended after India teammate Ishan Kishan moved ahead by a slender margin of seven rating points in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings.The 27-year-old’s rise is the result of his consistent form, especially during this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With…
Jainam Jain is building Mengo Engine, an AI startup, while also mentoring young people on leadership and entrepreneurship. (Credits: jainamjain.com) A few years ago, Jainam Jain was filming toy-unboxing videos with his younger sister for YouTube.Today, at 14, he is the founder of Mengo Engine, an artificial intelligence startup based in Dubai, a TEDx speaker,…
Jason Sanjay‘s heart-warming viral video has once again taken fans by storm. The young filmmaker can be seen having fun with a kid in a happy-go-lucky manner, something which most of his fans find very similar to how his dad, Vijay acts when it comes to interacting with kids, being a very loving person to…
A viral photo of an African Jacana bird appearing to have eight legs has captivated social media. Wildlife photographer Neal Cooper captured the stunning image, revealing a remarkable parental behavior. The male Jacana, the primary caregiver, tucks his unusually long-legged chicks under his wings for protection, creating the illusion of extra limbs. This fascinating display…
Tata Sons will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 18 August, with a decision on the reappointment of Executive Chairman N Chandrasekaran expected to be finalised by the board ahead of the meeting, sources familiar with the development told CNBC-TV18. According to the sources, shareholder approval for Chandrasekaran’s directorship will be sought at the…
Gold and silver prices declined sharply in the domestic futures market on Wednesday (July 1), tracking weakness in global bullion prices amid rising US Treasury yields, firm expectations of higher interest rates, and easing hopes of a near-term diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for…
Hello and welcome to another edition of Offside and what a day of football it has been. The French contingent marches on like Napolean through Europe though leaving destruction in its wake. The mighty Vikings from Norway have also beaten the challengers from Ivory Coast as have the party hosts Mexico who have seen off…
