Tristan da Cunha is the world’s most isolated inhabited island, 1500 miles from the nearest land. There is no airport at this location, and a harbour that can be routinely battered by waves. Its 242 residents are ultimately masters of their own isolation. They have endured a volcanic eruption in 1961 and waited weeks on…
Eight people infected in the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius have tested positive for the Andes virus, the only hantavirus strain known to spread between humans, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.According to AFP, the WHO said, “eight cases were laboratory-confirmed for Andes virus (ANDV) infection, two are probable, and…
Amid ongoing efforts to land a deal between the United States and Iran, an Iranian MP on Sunday cast serious doubts on Pakistan’s ability to act as a mediator, claiming Islamabad “always takes US President Donald Trump’s interests into account and does not speak against the Americans’ wishes.”In a post on X, Dashtestan representative and…
Billboards in Times Square celebrate the SpaceX IPO debut at the Nasdaq on June 12th, 2026. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Retail investors who clamored for shares in SpaceX‘s blockbuster initial public offering received only a fraction of what many had requested, and are already split on what to do with the stock. Across online investing…
Suriya and Trisha Krishnan starrer ‘Karuppu’ experienced a major decline in collections on its eighteenth day at the box office. The film had enjoyed a stronger weekend performance. However, weekday numbers have now slowed significantly.According to Sacnilk estimates, the action drama collected Rs 2.40 crore India net on Day 18. The latest figure represents a…
UK’s oldest Indian restaurant Veeraswamy takes Crown Estate to court over eviction. Veeraswamy, the century-old Indian restaurant in the UK, the oldest of all, will be taking the Crown Estate to court this month over its ongoing eviction tussle. Co-owner Ranjit Mathrani said all negotiations with the Crown Estate, the portfolio of King Charles, failed…
People often compare their success, their looks, wealth, societal status, careers, relationships, and lifestyles with those around them. While it is okay to compare with one another, until it yields motivation and gives results, but when this comparison starts taking a toll on the mental peace, by causing stress, jealousy, or dissatisfaction, it must be…
Ira Singhal UPSC Journey Shows How Determination Redefines Success In Civil Services When people talk about India’s toughest exams, the UPSC Civil Services Examination almost always comes up in the same breath as words like “grit”, “competition”, and “dream job”. But every once in a while, a story emerges that doesn’t just talk about clearing…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant apologised to the franchise’s fans after Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field in Match 68 of IPL 2026 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday.Already eliminated from the playoff race, LSG are playing only…
Savannah Guthrie, the renowned host of the show ‘Today,’ expressed her shattering feelings about her mother being missing for four months. Sharing the painting that shows Christ’s Ascension, the television broadcaster prayed to bring the 84-year-old back home.Here’s a closer look at Savannah Guthrie’s wish and Nancy Guthrie’s heartbreaking report of the abduction. Guthrie shared…
