TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction.Tatum O’Neal and tennis star John McEnroe’s son, Kevin McEnroe, recently opened up about his relationship with his mother. Releasing an essay on the matter, the author shared how he had to learn how to forgive his mother, recalling her drug abuse and other issues…
When Ben Silbermann turned a simple insight of people loving organising inspiration into something inspirational. Image credit – Wikimedia While other social media networks were created to facilitate rapid sharing and instantaneous responses, this visual discovery engine was built quite differently. In 2010, the biggest social bookmarking platform’s co-founder Ben Silbermann, realised that people tend…
Asian shares declined from record highs and crude oil prices increased as escalating tensions in West Asia revived concerns regarding energy supplies. The MSCI Asia Pacific index declined 0.9% during open, after clashes between the US and Iran. US stock-index futures erased their losses from the open and traded flat. Brent crude jumped 2.3% to…
TIRUNELVELI: A 47-year-old functionary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) attempted self-immolation near Settikulam in Tirunelveli district on Saturday, reportedly distressed over the delay in his party leader Vijay’s ascent to the chief minister’s post.The victim, identified as Isakkiappan, serves as the TVK branch secretary for Puthumanai village. Watch TN Political Crisis Deepens: Stalin Pushes…
More than a decade after the launch of the Centre’s flagship Jan Suraksha programmes, claims amounting to nearly Rs 25,160 crore have been paid out under two major insurance schemes, with enrolments include several crores across life cover, accident insurance and pension initiatives. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking 11 years of the Jan Suraksha schemes…
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of multiple breaches. The seasoned grappler has been accused of indiscipline and anti-doping violations, and has been declared ineligible to compete in domestic events until June 26, 2026. The 31-year-old failed to complete the mandatory six-month notice period…
Greenland’s ice sheet holds layered climate records stretching back thousands of years. Image Credits: Google Gemini Most people are familiar with one version of the Greenland story: ice melting, seas rising, glaciers receding in time-lapse videos that make climate change seem real and immediate. That version is real, but it’s also incomplete, because underneath all…
Authorities in Mexico have announced plans to end the school year more than a month early as the country prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The move has triggered criticism from parents, policy groups and business organisations.Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the academic session would end on June 5, around 40…
Ektaa Kapoor’s ‘Ragini 3’ is reportedly locking its lead cast, with Aayush Sharma joining Tamannaah Bhatia, Junaid Khan, and Nargis Fakhri in the supernatural thriller. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, the film is being described as a “date-night horror” and is expected to go on floors in July 2026. The ‘Ragini MMS’ franchise is making a…
Rats sneak into houses seeking three basics: food, warmth, and safety. In the summer, they ditch the outdoors for kitchens with leftover rice, fruits, or pet food. They chew anything, be it grains, plastic, or paper. They are less seen in winter cold or rainy monsoons as they mostly remain inside. Homes offer dark corners…
