When people think of natural landscapes, one of the first things that comes to mind is forests. Forests occupy one-third of the Earth’s land surface and are very important for maintaining ecological balance. However, not all countries have forests. One of the most prominent examples is Qatar, a small country in the Middle East that…
Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised Pakistan’s cricket selectors after the national team lost the ODI series 2–1 to Bangladesh national cricket team. The defeat came shortly after Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, increasing pressure on the team’s…
The arrival of spring in Kashmir was marked on Monday as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opened the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden for visitors. Located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains in Srinagar, the garden has once again transformed the valley into a vibrant sea of colours as millions of tulips…
The Port of Fujairah in the UAE was once again hit by a drone strike, triggering a fire at a petroleum facility. Specialised emergency teams responded promptly and brought the blaze under control, and no injuries were reported. The attack comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the conflict involving Iran, the United…
The Middle East conflict continues to boil, sending ripples through global oil supplies. As concerns rise over liquified petroleum gas (LPG) shortages, Indian households are increasingly relying on ready-to-cook meals, frozen snacks, and no-cook foods. Retailers report a sharp rise in demand, with sales climbing up to 20% month-on-month as consumers seek alternatives to traditional…
Vedanta Ltd on Monday said its committee of directors has approved raising up to Rs 2,575 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), as the company looks to diversify funding sources and strengthen its balance sheet.According to a filing with the BSE, the panel has cleared the allotment of 2,57,500 unsecured, redeemable, rated and…
Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) Suryakumar Yadav, who recently led the India national cricket team to a historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has admitted that while he dreams of playing Test cricket, the shortest format remains where he feels most comfortable.Speaking in an interview with PTI, the Indian captain reflected on his…
Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is considering withdrawing from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, which will be held in Cyprus. Her concern is mainly about safety because of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.The tournament location was decided in November last year, but the situation has…
Kavya Maran and Abrar Ahmed (Photo: AP, Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds, an outfit owned by the Sun TV Network headed by Kavya Maran, has sparked a major controversy in India, drawing a sharp reaction from legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar. The former captain said Indian-owned franchises…
Photo: Suryakumar Yadav/ Instagram Looks like Suryakumar Yadav, the captain who led India to T20 World Cup 2026 glory this year, is stepping into his most exciting role yet—of becoming a dad! Recently, a video of Suryakumar walking hand in hand with his wife Devisha Shetty at a function (which looks like their baby shower)…