Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta. NEW DELHI: Extraordinary courtroom reverence shown worldwide by lawyers to judges has afflicted some judges with a false sense of divinity, turning a few ‘My Lords’ into bullies, senior advocate and solicitor general Tushar Mehta says in his upcoming book — a take that avoids contempt but may still…
From teachers to medicos, SIR deletions have stripped people of voting rights in Bengal (File photo) KOLKATA: A senior central government officer in a PSU, an assistant teacher in a govt school, a medical professional preparing for a national entrance exam and an insurance agent whose licence hinges on his voter status – all moved…
Michigan Democrat El-Sayed clarified his ‘brown kids’ remark on JD Vance’s children and said it was out of love. Michigan Democrat Dr Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for a Senate seat, reacted to the outcry over his statement targeting Vice President JD Vance‘s children as ‘brown kids’ and said it was out of love as…
Kimi Antonelli smiled, thanked his team and his family and pledged to “get back to work” as soon as he could after making a slice of Formula One history by winning Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix. Miami champ Antonelli shrugs off success, vows ‘back to work’ The Italian teenager already the youngest driver, at 19, to…
An ancient dugout canoe, remarkably preserved for 1,200 years in Lake Mendota, Wisconsin, has been discovered. This invaluable artifact offers a tangible link to the Ho-Chunk Nation’s ancestors, showcasing their rich culture and connection to the lake. Image Credits: Google Gemini On occasions, the oldest stories on earth lie buried not too deep within our…
Word of the day – Circumlocution (Image generated via Google Gemini) Sometimes, Communication is not always as direct as it seems. Some individuals take a longer, more elaborate approach to express their feelings; they often use more words than necessary rather than getting straight to the point. This style of speaking or writing, in which…
Admiral Tripathi meets Myanmar naval leadership, discusses steps to boost cooperation, defence partnership Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi met Myanmar Navy’s Central Naval Command commander Rear Admiral Aung Aung Naing and Naval Training Command chief Rear Admiral Khun Aung Kyaw in Yangon on Sunday and discussed strengthening navy-to-navy cooperation, bolstering the existing defence…
NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday disclosed that she is one of the six female wrestlers who had accused former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.The announcement comes just days before her return at a ranking tournament in Brij Bhushan’s stronghold Gonda, marking her first appearance in nearly…
Saturday Night Live has drawn attention after a recent episode featured a surprise cameo by actor-comedian Aziz Ansari, who portrayed FBI director Kash Patel in a satirical cold open that went viral.The sketch took aim at Patel’s leadership and public image. Ansari’s version of the official addressed reporters in exaggerated fashion and joking about his…
Mumbai: “Flood the court,” the commentator said as Jannik Sinner slapped a forehand past Arthur Fils in Madrid, “and see if this guy can walk on water.” Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2026 ATP Tour Madrid Open. (AFP) Worth a shot, for this guy cannot put a foot wrong at…
