File photo: Ships in the sea NEW DELHI: With a 12.2% share of global seafaring workforce, India has become the world’s second-largest supplier of sailors, according to BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. The Philippines continues to be the largest supplier of seafarers globally.The report published every five years is widely regarded by the global maritime…
The much-awaited farewell film of Vijay, ‘Jana Nayagan,’ has started its theatrical run on a promising note at the box office. The H. Vinoth directorial has seen packed theatres and celebratory scenes across Tamil Nadu and overseas, with fans turning the release into a festival. After months of delay and unprecedented hype, the film is…
Carolyn Carter had spent 50 years living in her modest home in Burbank, California, when a major residential development began transforming the neighbourhood around her. Properties along Hollywood Way were being acquired by the Chandler Group, and more than two dozen of Carter’s neighbours agreed to sell their homes. Carter, however, refused several lucrative offers…
Scenes ahead of IND vs ENG 5th T20I (Screengrab) The build-up to the fifth and final T20I between India and England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton took an unusual turn on Saturday after the Indian team was delayed in traffic, forcing a change to the pre-match schedule.While India were yet to arrive at the…
The Supreme Court has appointed L Nageswara Rao,a retired apex court judge MUMBAI: The Supreme Court has appointed L Nageswara Rao, a retired apex court judge, to mediate the family dispute over more than Rs 1 lakh crore in assets between Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani and his sister Sugandha Hiremath.The court gave the parties…
Syed Sohail Uddin survived the attack but suffered more than 15 stab wounds and remains hospitalised as he undergoes treatment for severe injuries. WASHINGTON: An Indian man was allegedly stabbed 15 times inside a shopping mall near Salt Lake City in the US state of Utah because of his religion, media reports said. Syed Sohailuddin,…
For decades, millions of tons of uranium mill tailings sat beside the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, leaving behind a major environmental cleanup challenge in a landscape known for its red rock scenery and tourism. The waste came from a uranium processing site that operated during the Cold War era, and concerns grew over contamination…
While Salve publicly defended Chandrasekaran’s reappointment and endorsed idea of listing Tata Sons, Singhvi accused Tata Sons of undermining shareholder rights MUMBAI: It is Singhvi versus Salve in the Tata battle. After standing together for Tata Sons and Tata Trusts in the Cyrus Mistry case, two of India’s most high-profile lawyers are now on opposite…
For students who believed something had gone wrong with the evaluation of their Class 12 answer sheets, the re-evaluation window was the last route left to seek a correction.The Supreme Court on Tuesday, however, declined to direct the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to reopen its portal for verification and re-evaluation of answer sheets,…
Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand has revealed ancient stromatolite fossil colonies. These fossils represent some of Earth’s earliest known evidence of life. Researchers found similar geological formations in nearby areas, suggesting regional significance. UNESCO Global Geoparks recognize significant geological sites for conservation and development. India currently lacks a UNESCO Global Geopark, with Pithoragarh as a strong…
