US stocks traded mixed on Friday as investors returned from the Christmas holiday in thin volumes, while gold and silver continued their sharp rally to fresh record highs amid safe-haven demand. In early trade, the S&P 500 edged up about 0.1% in early trade, holding on to modest gains for the week, AP reported. The…
Barren Island, the only active volcano in the Indian subcontinent, rises dramatically from the Andaman Sea, offering a stark contrast to the idyllic beaches of the region. While most travellers associate the Andamans with white sands, turquoise waters, and coral dives, Barren Island presents a far more raw and untamed side of nature. Its eruptions,…
PPC 2026: PM Modi shares example of using AI to choose biographies Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence during the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha on February 6. Addressing students across the country, he described AI as a powerful and positive tool for the present generation. However, he…
CHENNAI: At India’s southern tip, Kanyakumari stands apart in elections. Unlike other parts of Tamil Nadu where the Dravidian majors fight it out, two national parties are at the forefront of the poll battle. While Congress pitches the secular plank, BJP strives for Hindu unity, and TVK plays the alternative card. BJP is contesting four…
NEW DELHI: As NDA government turns 12 and PM Narendra Modi overtakes Jawaharlal Nehru’s feat of longest unbroken tenure as elected head of govt, leading members of the alliance will gather on Wednesday to mark the twin feats, an occasion turning more celebratory for them as rival INDIA bloc weakens amid implosion in TMC.Nearly 75…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that the growing culture of loyalty to political leaders over commitment to ideas and principles is weakening India’s democracy. Without naming any individual or party, his remarks appeared to question the trend of leader-centric politics – including within his own party.“Each party’s insistence on loyalty to…
Los Angeles Knight Riders beat San Francisco Unicorns (X) Los Angeles Knight Riders strengthened their Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 playoff push with an 11-run victory over San Francisco Unicorns in Dallas, a result that reshuffled the top of the standings for the second time on the day. After MI New York had earlier climbed…
CUET PG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online registration window for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programmes (CUET PG) 2026. The entrance examination is being conducted for admission to postgraduate programmes offered by Central Universities and participating Universities, Institutions, Organisations and Autonomous Colleges for the academic session 2026-27. NTA…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday termed the ministry of environment as “Pravachan mantralay (ministry of sermons)” after the Centre removed four officials from environment minister Bhupender Yadav’s office.In a post on X, Congress member of Rajya Sabha and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that all…
Orijit Chaliha, India Men’s Badminton Player Behind the medals and victories, mental health plays a big part in an athlete’s life and career. Athletes are often admired for their strength and toughness, but many quietly face mental health challenges.Top athletes like Michael Phelps, Naomi Osaka, Tyson Fury, Serena Williams and Indian stars such as PV…