At least 12 US troops were wounded in an Iranian strike in Saudi Arabia on Friday, two of them seriously, in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Reuters reported citing a US official.The latest casualties bring the total number of US service members wounded since the conflict began on February 28 to over 300,…
Gold prices bounced back on Tuesday, rising by Rs 1,500 to move above the Rs 1.60 lakh per 10 grams level in the national capital, supported by a softer US dollar and improved sentiment in the bullion market. According to local traders, gold of 99.9% purity advanced to Rs 1,60,300 per 10 grams, inclusive of…
China’s increased purchases of ethane also come ahead of a planned mid-May visit by Donald Trump to Beijing. (AI image) China, the world’s second largest economy, is facing supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. China is on track to bring in an unprecedented volume of US ethane this month, as petrochemical firms…
Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, but one of the biggest talking points of the night came from a stunning catch by Manish Pandey.During RCB’s chase of 193, Tim David tried…
There are many rules and regulations associated with air travel. These rules and regulations include no carrying of sharp objects, no carrying of large quantities of liquids, and no carrying of inflammable items. However, some rules and regulations seem unusual. The case of carrying coconuts is one such case. Coconuts are commonly found and are…
R Ashwin and Shivam Dube (Agency Image) Ravichandran Ashwin has played down the buzz around Shivam Dube’s train journey after India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, saying there was nothing extraordinary about it.Soon after India defeated New Zealand national cricket team in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 8, Dube chose to…
Going on a spiritual, transformative journey is the latest trend in India. Travellers, believers and religiously-included people are becoming more conscious about their faith and travelling across India’s sacred geography in search of what we call peace and salvation. In this journey, the 12 Jyotirlinga temples hold a great significance. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, each…
At just 17 years old, Mehar Singh has soared into the spotlight by shattering the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-engineered drone reached this remarkable milestone in an astonishing 0.91 seconds, a feat that not only demonstrates his technical prowess but also sets a new benchmark in the…
Wolfgang Puck orchestrates a culinary spectacle for the 98th Academy Awards Governors Ball, his 32nd year catering the event. A team of 120 chefs prepared over 70 dishes, including “fancy comfort food” like truffle chicken pot pie and steak, alongside global flavors and 2,000 edible gold chocolate Oscars. When the red carpet rolls out at…
Aretha Franklin turned a simple song into a civil rights anthem. Image credit – Wikimedia A song that defined a generation and became the greatest of all time for its take on the cultural revolution. “Respect,” recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1967, is considered to be one of the most influential songs in the history…