At 23 feet 8 inches long, a wild snake in Indonesia has quietly stepped into global attention. Locals call her “The Baroness”, but her registered name is Ibu Baron. She is now reportedly the longest verifiably measured wild snake ever recorded, a reticulated python found on the island of Sulawesi. The figure alone sounds unreal,…
MUMBAI: Fresh tensions between the US and Iran affected global investor sentiment on Monday, pushing up crude oil prices, weakening the rupee to a level below the 95-to-the-dollar mark, and leading to a sell-off on Dalal Street. As a result, sensex lost over 1,000 points in early trade, recovered some ground by mid-session, but fresh…
Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy was shot at a concert in Mississippi on Sunday, May 10 and the school confirmed on Monday, May 11. Hardy, who was born in Brookhaven in Mississippi was wounded at the concert and underwent surgery on the same day. Ahmad Hardy was shot at a concert in Mississippi. (AP)…
Anil Kapoor recently opened up about the criticism surrounding Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal and shared how deeply personal the father-son scenes in the film were for both him and co-star Ranbir Kapoor.Speaking to The Indian Express, the actor said that while people can have different opinions about a film after release, the team approached the…
HFCL has secured export orders worth nearly $19.32 million (around ₹183.95 crore) for the supply of optical fibre cables from international customers. The company said the contracts, received in the normal course of business, involve the supply of optical fibre cables as per customer specifications and are scheduled to be executed by August 2026. The…
SRINAGAR: Chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday kicked off a controversy with his comment linking alcohol consumption to religion, while defending J&K’s liquor policy. Liquor shops in the UT are meant for those whose faith allowed them to drink, he said, stressing that not introducing prohibition did not mean govt wanted to encourage alcohol consumption.“First of…
SRINAGAR: Union home minister Amit Shah Monday met Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah in New Delhi and discussed, among other things, “the restoration of statehood”.A govt spokesperson said, the meeting “deliberated on the prevailing security and economic situation in J&K, with emphasis on ensuring sustained peace, stability and inclusive growth for people.”He said,…
Friedrich Nietzsche (Image: Wikipedia) Few philosophers in history have dared to challenge human thinking as boldly as Friedrich Nietzsche. More than a century after his death, his words continue to spark debate because they challenge authority, morality, religion, truth and the way society shapes human behaviour. One of his most quoted remarks still is, “I…
NEW DELHI: International Cricket Council on Monday retained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season, with Nitin Menon continuing as the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.Following its annual review, the ICC decided to stick with the existing group of elite umpires and match referees after a comprehensive…
Paradeep Phosphates reported a mixed set of fourth-quarter earnings for FY26 on May 11, with higher revenue and operating profit offset by a decline in net profit. Revenue for the March quarter rose 12% year-on-year to ₹4,702 crore from ₹4,194 crore, while EBITDA increased 15.4% to ₹442.4 crore compared with ₹383.4 crore in the corresponding…
