Quote of the day by Xenophanes (Photo: AI) Xenophanes of Colophon (c. 570 – c. 478 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher, poet, and social critic. Born in Ionia (modern-day Turkey), he spent most of his long life wandering across the Greek world as a traveling poet after his hometown was conquered by the Persians.Unlike…
In what could potentially be a big relief, Iran has said it would allow India to use the Strait of Hormuz, clearing the way not only for 20 Indian-flagged cargo vessels stranded to its west to pass through the choke point, but also raising hopes that another 18 empty LPG tankers can go through the…
Pharmaceutical company Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Monday (June 29) said it has extended the closing date for the acquisition of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) business of Sterling Biotech Ltd to September 30, 2026, as the seller is yet to complete certain conditions precedent under the Business Transfer Agreement (BTA). “We hereby inform that Sterling…
JSW Energy Ltd. shares declined on Wednesday after brokerage firm Motilal Oswal downgraded its rating on the stock and reduced its price target by 16.5%, post its first quarter earnings. The brokerage now has a “neutral” rating on the stock from the previous “buy” recommendation and has reduced its target to ₹550 per share from…
The FIFA World Cup trophy is one of the most recognizable symbols in football, lifted by champions after the sport’s biggest tournament every four years. But before the current golden prize became a global icon, its predecessor had a history involving two thefts, one unlikely recovery and a disappearance that remains a mystery. England’s national…
NEW DELHI: The Andhra Pradesh high court has directed state authorities to pay a 72-year-old woman land compensation that was awarded way back in 1976, after finding that the money never actually reached her, even though it was fixed nearly five decades ago.Justice B. Krishna Mohan said that even though the government had worked out…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed pleas seeking a recall of its earlier order on the relocation and sterilisation of stray dogs.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria also issued a slew of directions to states, union territories and other statutory bodies to augment infrastructure to deal with…
ICICI Bank Ltd on Monday said its board has approved the appointment of Ashwani Bhatia as an Additional (Independent) Director for a five-year term from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. The appointment was approved through a resolution passed by circulation, the bank said in a regulatory filing. ICICI Bank…
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ has announced a fun bunch of hosts for their upcoming seasons, replacing the beloved Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. After the long-time presenters retired from the show last year, fans were curiously speculating about who would bring chemistry and stalwartness to handle the pressure. Turns out, there will be three hosts who…
Riteish Deshmukh’s historical drama Raja Shivaji has taken a massive opening at the Indian box office, collecting Rs. 11.35 crore on Day 1. Following the impressive response, the actor-director shared a viral video on May 2, 2026, requesting fans to refrain from sharing video clips and spoilers online to preserve the theater experience. Featuring a…
