KOLKATA: Opening its purse strings for Bengal following chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s maiden visit to New Delhi after assuming office on May 9, the Centre on Friday agreed to release Rs 39,000 crore for schemes under the Union water resources ministry. PM Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Adhikari, also assured of support in implementing…
If you ever spot a mango lying on the ground in Singapore, think thrice before picking it up because what may feel like a harmless travel moment can actually land you in several legal troubles, including hefty fines. As a first-time visitor, you might not be aware of the ‘mango laws’ of Singapore. It’s strange…
Haitian proverb of the day shows us the enemy within. When something goes wrong, we always suspect the hand of the outsiders and give the benefit of doubt to our nearest ones, though they might have the maximum scope and access to stab us in the back. An old Haitian proverb warned us about such…
A remarkable Neolithic village, Skara Brae, was unearthed by a storm in 1850. This ancient settlement, older than the Pyramids of Giza, offers a unique glimpse into early human life. Some of the greatest discoveries start not in libraries or laboratories but in the atmosphere. It was during the winter of 1850 when a huge…
NEW DELHI: Tuesday’s fall in Brent to under $80 a barrel for the first time in three months will allow oil companies to hold pump prices at current levels, while helping govt finances and keeping inflation from rising, provided gains on crude hold.Policymakers are cautious while making any projections, given how the peace talks between…
Alua Nurman took a selfie with Magnus Carlsen (Photo from @ChessbaseIndia) NEW DELHI: A simple selfie request turned into an unexpected situation at the Grenke Freestyle Chess Festival in Germany. Just before their match, Kazakh player Alua Nurman asked Magnus Carlsen for a selfie. He agreed without hesitation and posed with her. However, right after…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 tomorrow, June 21. More than 22 lakh medical aspirants are expected to appear for the examination at centres across India and abroad. With strict security arrangements in place, candidates will have to undergo document verification and dress code checks at the examination centres….
3 min readLos AngelesUpdated: Jan 15, 2026 09:28 AM IST Euphoria Season 3 trailer: Four years after the second season, HBO has finally unveiled the trailer of Euphoria Season 3. The third instalment was previously rumoured to be shelved, however, in the past one year, with many actors associated with the show confirming their return,…
French Open 2026 produced no shortage of drama in its opening week in Paris, but few episodes generated as much debate as the controversy involving Paraguayan player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. His fiery post-match comments aimed at the chair umpire following a second-round defeat quickly escalated into one of the tournament’s biggest talking points, drawing accusations…
Gold and silver prices fell in domestic futures trade on Thursday (June 18), pressured by weak spot demand, a stronger dollar, and uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve’s policy path. Gold contracts for August delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) declined ₹1,593, or 1.04%, to ₹1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Silver also witnessed a…
