NEW DELHI: India extended their dominance over arch-rivals Pakistan with a thrilling 5-3 victory in their final Pool D match of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday, overcoming a spirited fightback to book their place in the next round.In a contest befitting one of hockey’s biggest rivalries, India raced to a 3-0 lead…
For more than a million years, a small ancient human relative survived quietly on the volcanic island of Flores in Indonesia. Then, around 50,000 years ago, this tiny hominin known as Homo floresiensis, nicknamed the hobbit because of its small stature, disappeared entirely, leaving behind one of the most puzzling mysteries in human evolution. Scientists…
Elisha Cuthbert sold her LA home for $1.93 million after unsuccessful attempts (Picture credit: Instagram) Hollywood actress Elisha Cuthbert has sold her Los Angeles home for $1.93 million after several attempts to find a buyer over the past year. The sale was completed just days after the property returned to the market with another price…
Alsek on July 5, 1984. Image Credit: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the US Geological Survey. The coastal plain of southeastern Alaska is currently witnessing a rapid transformation where water is replacing ice at an unprecedented rate. Glaciers in this region are melting, which leads to the formation of…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami (Agency Image) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s lack of regular 50-over and first-class cricket could prove to be a major hurdle if he is to force his way into India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.While praising the veteran seamer’s performances in the IPL, Chopra said…
US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs The United States and Canada are in a race against the clock to reach a tariff agreement before a 12:01 am Wednesday deadline imposed by US President Donald Trump.Failure to strike a deal could see Trump impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of…
The deceased, Rifleman Sukhpreet Singh, was a native of Punjab (Representative image) JAMMU: A 27-year-old Army jawan died after accidentally slipping from a height near the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Rajouri district on Wednesday.The deceased, Rifleman Sukhpreet Singh, was a native of Punjab and posted with JAK Rifles. He was on duty at…
Kaylee Hottle broke barriers as one of Hollywood’s few deaf leading actresses, earning recognition for her heartfelt performance as Jia in the MonsterVerse films.Image credit (Kaylee Hottle Instagram) Kaylee Hottle was an American actress known for her performances in the MonsterVerse films. She was one of the few hearing-impaired actors to land a lead role…
BENGALURU: Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata on Sunday questioned restrictions on for-profit education, saying they discouraged investment in a sector where India needs far more quality colleges and universities.Speaking at IIMBue, an IIM Bangalore alumni meet in Bengaluru, Tata said only a small fraction of students secure admission to the country’s top institutions, forcing many…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday joined Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, as the two leaders sought to deepen economic and strategic ties during the second leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour.“The presence of all of you is a symbol of our shared…
