NEW DELHI: At least 32,602 cases were lodged for crimes against senior citizens (aged above 60) in 2024, showing a rise of 16.9% in registration over 2023 (27,886 cases), according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data Overall, 27,049 cases of murder were registered during 2024 against 27,721 cases lodged in 2023. Personal…
Ted Turner and Jane Fonda Ted Turner may have built a global media empire, but to Jane Fonda he remained something more personal, her “favorite ex-husband.”The 88-year-old actress has often spoken warmly about Turner following his death on Wednesday at the age of 87, saying there was no bitterness between them despite their divorce more…
Unlike some of the soft drinks majors, for beer makers, cans are not a worry, but bottles are. Bottles, which make up for as much as 40-45% of the cost, and are used in nearly 80% of the sales are in short supply, prompting companies to seek a 15-20% increase in prices and release of…
The ocean’s nightly rush hour. Image Credits: Google Gemini Every night, the ocean does one of the biggest magic tricks on Earth, and most of us have never heard of it.Imagine it’s 2 AM somewhere above the Pacific Ocean. On the surface, it looks dead calm, maybe a little spooky, but 600 feet below you,…
Singer and composer Palash Muchhal, who has been courting controversy over the past couple of days, on charges of cheating and caste-based abuse, shared photos on social media of his visit to Khatu Shyam Ji and Salasar Balaji temple.Posting photos of himself offering prayers to the deity, Muchhal captioned the post as, “Jahan sir jhuka,…
Today is an intense workday, and you may feel its pressure in your shoulders. With Moon stirring the daily routine sector and Saturn tightening deadlines, tension may arise even though things appear to be going smoothly on paper. Don’t try and fight against it — instead channel it!You might make a new friend, maybe through…
When Vijay stepped into politics with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, he positioned himself as a fresh alternative, powered by youth support and digital mobilisation. His campaign spoke of dignity, clean governance and empowerment, which has now translated into victory for him at the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.But what Vijay’s entry did not change was Tamil Nadu’s…
Sometimes, understanding something fully requires more than just a glance. Many situations demand detailed examination and close attention to every aspect before forming a conclusion. The act of inspecting or analysing something thoroughly and critically is described as “scrutinising.”The word scrutinise reflects the importance of precision and attentiveness in both thought and action. This word…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly against SRH (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad outplayed Punjab Kings by 33 runs in a high-scoring IPL clash on Wednesday, climbing to the top of the points table. SRH piled up a massive 235/4, thanks to strong knocks from Heinrich Klaasen (69 off 43) and Ishan Kishan (55 off 32),…
DHAKA/NEW DELHI: “I hope no such incident will happen,” said Bangladesh home minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday when asked if he feared a rise in cases of suspected illegal immigrants being “pushed back” — forcibly expelled — from India into Bangladesh after BJP’s poll victories in bordering Assam and West Bengal. Illegal migration and ‘pushbacks’…
