USS Boxer (Image/US Navy website) As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the United States is deploying a powerful naval group led by the USS Boxer, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship designed to act as a military base for Marines.Often compared to a small aircraft carrier, the USS Boxer can bring significant air power to…
The Middle East conflict, now in its sixth week, continues to send shockwaves across the world. From energy supply disruptions to rising fuel prices, several countries are being forced into emergency measures such as work-from-home policies and cost hikes. Meanwhile, the Gulf region is witnessing a split oil reality! While for some producers, soaring crude…
Ever wondered why some people walk all over you while others command respect? Psychologist Ziad Roumy recently explained six subtle habits that scream “treat me poorly”, in a video posted on social media—and they’re sneakier than you think. That awkward laugh at rude jokes, constant over-apologizing, or shrinking your needs to keep peace? They’re invisible…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 saw a fresh controversy on Friday in a match between the Quetta Gladiators and the Rawalpindiz, as Daryl Mitchell pulled out twice during Usman Tariq’s bowling pause.The New Zealand batter raised concerns about the long pause in Tariq’s action before release. Mitchell walked away twice during the over, before…
Virat Kohli’s decision to step away from Test cricket last year came as a surprise to many, particularly given the widespread belief that he still had more to contribute in the longest format. The announcement arrived in the middle of IPL 2025, at a time when scrutiny around his red-ball form had intensified. A challenging…
We’ve all been there—scrolling through the internet at a weird hour and stumbling onto a quiz that promises to reveal our “hidden soul” based on something as simple as a colour or a shape. While these aren’t exactly rigorous scientific exams, there is a reason we keep coming back to them. We have a deep-seated,…
Chhattisgarh High Court sentences Amit Jogi to life imprisonment in the 2003 Ramavatar Jaggi murder case RAIPUR: In a major development in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, the Chhattisgarh high court has convicted former MLA Amit Jogi and sentenced him to life imprisonment, overturning his earlier acquittal in the case. A division…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that it has the authority and jurisdiction to determine whether a practice within a religion is superstitious, pushing back against the Centre’s contention that such questions fall outside judicial scrutiny.The remarks came during the hearing of petitions linked to discrimination against women at places of worship, including the Sabarimala…
BENGALURU: As hiring patterns shift and companies prioritise job-ready talent, engineering colleges across India are embedding industryled courses, certifications and internships into their curricula to narrow the gap between academia and the workplace. These programmes, however, are inherently short-term, often lecture-driven, and closely tied to current technology demand — making them prone to rapid obsolescence…
“Virat bhai’s only instruction was to…”: Padikkal on Kohli’s advice during run-chase against SRH in IPL 2026 season opener Devdutt Padikkal was all smiles after Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a commanding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.The left-hander played a decisive hand…