Japan fans use blue bags to uphold a cleansing World Cup tradition after draw. (Pic credit: FIFA) Japanese supporters once again captured the imagination of football fans around the world, not just for the atmosphere they created during their side’s thrilling FIFA World Cup clash against the Netherlands, but for what they did after the…
The discovery that an ordinary potato can become an effective energy source after a little tweaking was made by researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who conducted a study published in Smithsonian Magazine. After boiling a potato for eight minutes, they were able to cause cell membrane ruptures within the potato’s internal structure, which…
Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar congratulates Ramalinga Reddy as he takes the oath as a minister during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Karnataka government at Lok Bhavan, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. BENGALURU: Senior Congress leader and Karnataka minister R Ramalinga Reddy tendered his resignation just two days after taking oath as minister,…
The Middle East conflict has entered its fourth week and the ripple effects are beginning to show up across major economies. Concerns are growing that any further escalation could disrupt energy flows and add pressure to an already fragile global outlook. The strain is not falling evenly on every country.Some nations are far more exposed…
India has secured another significant position in an international legal institution with the election of Bimal Patel as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).The announcement was made by India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations on Thursday. Congratulating Patel, the mission said, “Congratulations to Prof. Dr Bimal N…
SSC announces CGL 2025 FRTA results for candidates qualifying Tier-II and Computer Knowledge Test SSC CGL Final Result 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (HQ) has declared the first round of tentative allocation (FRTA) for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025. This follows the Tier-I result announcement on December 18, 2025, and the Tier-II examination…
Iranian-origin founder Kiana Ehsani reacts to the new Green Card rule. Iranian-origin US founder Kiana Ehsani reacted to the new Green Card rules and shared a heartbreaking update on her life. Though she is not a Green Card applicant, and already a Green Card holder, Ehsani said the situation for her is no better. “Today…
The cast of ‘Disclosure Day’ came together at Lincoln Center in New York City, where several stars praised Emily Blunt for her talent, warmth and sense of humor on set.Image credit: (Instagram) The cast of Steven Spielberg‘s latest science fiction film unanimously praised one of its stars following the movie’s premiere in New York City….
NEW DELHI: West Bengal delivered a historic verdict on Monday as BJP is set to secure its first-ever assembly election victory in the state, ending chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule and breaking the Trinamool Congress stronghold.The results come after a record voter turnout of 92.47%, reflecting a highly charged and closely watched election. The…
Among stocks, IndiGo hit its 10 per cent upper circuit, emerging as a key gainer alongside L&T, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports and Shriram Finance. On the downside, ONGC, Coal India and Tech Mahindra featured among the early laggards. Meanwhile, the Nifty Midcap index jumped 3.4 per cent on a gap‑up opening, starting nearly 2,000 points…
