Conditions around the Strait of Hormuz have worsened. As the conflict between the US and Iran escalates, supertankers are quietly transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has continued moving oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, even before the United States announced that it would reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports…
Santiago Nieva is enjoying his second stint with Indian boxing. The success at the CWG is huge, but the coach wants to treat the medals as the by-product of their hard work, and not the ultimate goal.“Every major tournament is important for us. It’s obviously not the Olympics, but we have beaten every country here,…
Quote of the day by Kobe Bryant (AP photo) Talent and opportunity certainly help, but sustained achievement usually comes down to something far less glamorous, plain discipline. Kobe Bryant made his own view on this bluntly clear. “I have nothing in common with lazy people who blame others for their lack of success,” he said….
India crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed power generation capacity as of July 31 (representative image) India has crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity, reaching more than 60 per cent of its target of 500 GW by 2030, according to the ministry of new and renewable energy.As of July 31,…
Survival story of 16-year-old Md Imran (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The bus pulled away just after 8 PM. Md Imran, hungry after eight hours on the road, had stepped off during a scheduled ten-minute stop in Bratislava, Slovakia, just looking for biscuits and coffee. He made it back to the platform in time and frantically…
Actor Jeetendra and his family have expanded their real estate holdings with the purchase of a lavish apartment in Pune’s Kiwale. The luxurious residence, valued at around Rs 6.5 crore, has been acquired by the veteran actor along with his children, Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor. The family has occupied the 23rd floor of the…
One of the most unforgettable moments in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Raavan’ is the dramatic climax where Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s character, Ragini, jumps off a towering cliff into a deep gorge to prevent her husband, Dev, from killing her captor, Veera. While the scene appeared seamless on screen, it was actually performed by Aishwarya’s body double, Sanober…
Pakistan imposes strict restrictions on media (ANI photo) Pakistan’s widening crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has drawn international attention, with members of the Kashmiri diaspora, rights groups and global watchdogs raising concerns over restrictions on journalists and media freedom.The measures, introduced by the Shehbaz Sharif government during the so-called assembly elections in the illegally-occupied Valley,…
While Shah Rukh Khan may be Bollywood’s king of hearts, his son, Aryan Khan is proving to be quite the heart-stealer with his heartwarming gestures towards his fans.The Khan family, who is in London to spend family time together, was spotted on frequent trips around London. During one such night out in Leicester Square, Aryan…
TCS to acquire Porsche tech subsidiary MHP for $373 million in mega AI deal BENGALURU: In a mega deal that boosts its manufacturing and AI playbook, TCS will acquire MHP Management, the consulting and technology subsidiary of German sports car maker Porsche, for $373 million. The transaction will also anchor a five-year strategic partnership worth…
