The Congress has signalled to the DMK that it could explore options beyond the alliance, even invoking the possibility of actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Across the aisle, the All India N R Congress has sent a similar message to its partner BJP. In a small Union Territory where coalitions are often decisive, both…
Image Credit: AI Generated Imagine a time when the blue planet looked nothing like it does today. A time when the oceans were frozen over, the continents were locked in a thick sheet of ice, and the sun reflected off a world almost entirely white. This is not science fiction, but a real time in…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: As Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene has plenty to be pleased about heading into IPL 2026, starting March 28. Four MI players—India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Hardik Pandya and batter Tilak Varma—played key roles in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.“Our…
Health insurance has become a priority area for the government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the country would achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033 as the sector expands its reach.Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the insurance industry had already made significant progress,…
Evenings feel harmless. Work slows, screens glow, snacks appear, and the body finally gets “me time.” But this is also when the heart quietly begins its recovery work. Blood pressure dips, heart rate steadies, and the body shifts into repair mode.Dr VP Sharma, Director and Senior Consultant Cardiology, Fortis Hospital Jalandhar, puts it clearly, “The…
Ever find yourself burying your nose in your partner’s hair or neck? You’re essentially “scent-guarding.” Based on Helen Fisher’s work on evolutionary psychology and a 2024 study in Chemical Senses, we are wired to sniff our partners to check for genetic compatibility and emotional grounding. Their unique scent acts like a natural sedative, lowering cortisol…
Suryakumar Yadav plays peacemaker in Arshdeep Snigh-Daryl Mitchell scuffle NEW DELHI: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has shared that he personally apologised to Daryl Mitchell after an on-field incident involving Arshdeep Singh during the recent World Cup final. His main aim, he said, was to show the right kind of leadership and sportsmanship. Watch Jay…
10% of India’s non-energy imports in 2024 originated from the Middle East region. (AI image) The Middle East conflict has brought into focus the vulnerability of countries around the world in terms of their dependency on oil and gas. India, the world’s fifth largest economy, is also the third largest importer of oil. A big…
A century ago, in a quiet cabbage patch in Auburn, Massachusetts, something happened. Dr Robert H. Goddard, a Clark University Physics professor, fired up a rocket powered by liquid fuel. It flew for a mere 2.5 seconds and landed in a cabbage patch 184 feet (56 meters) as reported by NASA. This little test, on…
People wave the national flags of Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) NEW DELHI: Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The country’s football officials are now trying to move their matches out of the United States, citing safety concerns and political issues, even though the…