Recent military actions have led to reports of Iran effectively restricting movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas transit route. This has caused oil prices to surge and airlines to adjust flight paths, highlighting the strait’s immense economic significance. The Strait of Hormuz has suddenly moved from geography textbooks to…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar has held three rounds of talks with his Iranian counterpart in recent days amid rising tensions in Middle East Asia, with discussions focusing on the safety of maritime shipping and India’s energy security.Addressing the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal sai, “External affairs…
NEW DELHI: Mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim of becoming the longest serving PM, Congress on Wednesday termed PM Modi a “millstone around India’s neck, presiding over the murder of democracy”.AICC spokesman Jairam Ramesh likened the achievements of Jawaharlal Nehru and PM Modi, to say that PM Modi has “a pathological fixation on Nehru” and…
Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: RCB/Screengrab) Virat Kohli had a special message for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the conclusion of a remarkable IPL 2026 season. It was a night that celebrated two of the tournament’s biggest stars, one who led his team to championship glory and another who captured the imagination of cricket…
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom. Image via: AP Khloe Kardashian reveals a disturbing Lamar Odom story about his affair and substance abuse, and the details feel less like distant memories and more like wounds that never fully closed. Speaking candidly in Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom, the reality star pulls back the…
At a recent screening of her film in Delhi, Riddhima Kapoor spoke to us about her foray into films Riddhima Kapoor Sahni recently hosted a private screening for friends and family in Delhi for her debut film, Daadi Ki Shaadi . Excited to host the screening in her sasural , Riddhima told us, “I could…
Kolkata, often celebrated for its cultural richness, has steadily evolved into a city that offers refined and luxurious urban living. From heritage neighbourhoods to modern planned townships, the city presents a wide range of premium residential hotspots that cater to high-end lifestyles. These areas stand out due to their superior infrastructure, connectivity, greenery, and access…
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (AP/PTI) Kane Williamson‘s retirement from international cricket has reignited discussion around one of Test cricket’s most exclusive milestones: 10,000 runs.The New Zealand great brought the curtain down on a remarkable 16-year international career with 9,515 Test runs to his name, leaving him just 485 runs short of joining the elite…
University of Washington professor fired after sending email criticising Iran war In recent weeks, at least three cases across the United States have brought renewed attention to the limits of academic expression, particularly around the Middle East.At the centre of one such case is Aria Fani, an associate professor at the University of Washington. He…
In the ongoing investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, her mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh has alleged that the 33-year-old. BHOPAL: In the ongoing investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, her mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh has alleged that the 33-year-old underwent a medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) and claimed there…