The United States has shut its embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Lebanon after drone attacks and warned Americans to “depart now” from more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries signalling that military operations against Iran could intensify in the coming weeks. US shuts Gulf embassies after drone attacks The US State Department on Tuesday…
India women’s cricket team (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s cricket team has achieved another historic milestone as they have been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their first-ever World Cup title.The nomination, confirmed by Laureus Sport, makes them the first women’s cricket team to receive this…
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, is likely to announce the matriculation examination results by the second week of May, according to media reports. Officials have indicated that evaluation work has already begun, setting the stage for result preparation after the successful completion of examinations that drew massive participation across the state.More than 5.61 lakh…
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has once again weighed in on the portrayal of women in cinema, this time taking direct aim at item numbers and the larger culture of objectification surrounding them. In contrast, Shabana lauded filmmaker Zoya Akhtar for her nuanced portrayal of Katrina Kaif in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Veteran actor Shabana Azmi…
Humans aren’t built for tiny tribes anymore. We live in cities, corporations, and digital networks. Yet our brains still operate within social limits — often referred to as Dunbar’s number, roughly 150 meaningful relationships. Gossip helps manage that complexity. Gossip helps spread information about social norms, alliances, and risks. It helps communities coordinate without everyone…
Russia on Tuesday indicated that it is ready to support India with energy supplies in case of any disruption arising from the ongoing crisis Middle East, amid increasing global concerns around impact of Gulf tensions on energy supplies and prices. Reuters citing sources said, “Russia is ready to help India with energy supplies in case…
A fresh wave of global selling pressure hit Wall Street on Tuesday, as escalating tensions involving Iran deepened fears of prolonged economic disruption. The S&P 500 fell 1.8 per cent in early trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 907 points, or 1.9 per cent, as of 9:35 am Eastern time, while the Nasdaq…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, has a word with teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Februrary 28, 2026. (AP) Senior selection committee member Aleem Dar has resigned from his position with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the national…
Central Bank of India SO registration 2026: The Central Bank of India has opened the registration window for 275 Specialists Officers (SO) cadre posts. The registration window will close on March 23, 2026. Applications can be done online through the official recruitment portal by eligible candidates. The openings cut across various high-technology and finance divisions….
Sayani Gupta steps into Priyanka Chopra’s shoes as her Hindi voice for the upcoming film ‘The Bluff’. Gupta revealed in an exclusive interview that she focused on capturing Chopra’s rhythm rather than imitating her, aiming for an organic and emotionally resonant Hindi performance. This challenging role has given her a newfound appreciation for the craft…