French authorities on Wednesday confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship docked in Bordeaux after a passenger died from a suspected norovirus infection, officials said.The Ambassador Cruise Line vessel Ambition, carrying 1,233 passengers, mostly from Britain and Ireland, arrived at the western French port on Tuesday.Health officials said a 90-year-old passenger…
Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel, right, and Ashutosh Sharma celebrates (AP Photo) New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was batting on 43 runs from 17 balls. A voice nearby said jokingly, “We’ve become so used to his explosive scoring that this doesn’t even feel an anomaly.” Come to think of it, it is true.So when he came…
Iran has set a clear precondition for resuming negotiations with the United States, with its UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stating that talks can only proceed if Washington lifts its naval blockade.In an interview cited by Tasnim News Agency, Iravani said the blockade amounts to a violation of the ceasefire and must be removed before…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington has the Strait of Hormuz under “totally control” and described the ongoing naval blockade as a “tremendous success.” However, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) operated by Iran’s National Iranian Tanker Company has reportedly evaded the US Navy and reached the Asia-Pacific, carrying over 1.9 million barrels…
Japanese walking is not a strict fitness program. It is more of a disciplined way of moving. The focus stays on posture, breathing, and consistency rather than pace or distance. The method usually includes walking with a straight spine, relaxed shoulders, and a steady stride. Arms swing naturally, and the pace remains moderate. Some versions…
Elizabeth Gilbert, best known for her bestselling novel ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, once wrote a line that quietly redefines the idea of a soul mate. In a time when people scroll endlessly looking for “the one” who completes them, her words act like a gentle reality check: “People think a soul mate is your perfect fit,…
NEW DELHI: Days after being sworn in as Tamil Nadu chief minister, Vijay is set to face his first floor test in the assembly on Wednesday.His party, TVK, ended the decades-long DMK-AIADMK duopoly by emerging as the single-largest party in the 2026 assembly elections with 108 seats, but remained 11 short of the majority mark…
MUMBAI: Would India’s T20 World Cup winners have fared better had they been given a longer break before turning out for their respective IPL franchises? Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop, for one, thinks so. The World Cup stars got around 20 days off before the IPL began, and with their bodies still jaded, the…
PUNE: IT major Infosys provided a formal response on Wednesday to social media allegations of workplace harassment at its Business Process Management (BPM) facility in Pune, according to news agency ANI.The clarification comes at a time when Maharashtra’s IT industry is under increased scrutiny, following a separate criminal investigation into Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in…
Vishu, the traditional New Year (April 15, 2026) celebrated in Kerala, marks a time of renewal, hope, and prosperity. Rooted in the symbolism of the Vishukkani, the first sight of auspicious items at dawn, the festival reflects the belief that what you see first shapes the year ahead. It is a celebration of light, abundance,…