Quote of the day by former Sri Lankan president Chandrika Kumaratunga. When Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga sat down with Australian journalist Michael Maher in July 2005 for an interview on the ABC program Foreign Correspondent, her presidency was drawing to a close. Asked about the allure of supreme political office, Sri Lanka’s first female president brushed…

US oil giants are “making too much money”, and Donald Trump is not happy about it.US President Donald Trump on Monday took aim at Exxon Mobil and Chevron, accusing the oil producers of profiting from supply shortages while motorists continue to pay elevated fuel prices. He further urged them to cut retail fuel prices instead…

Tropical forests have been heavily degraded because of human activities. (Representational photo) Planting trees across vast areas may not be the only way to restore damaged tropical forests, according to a new study. Instead, small patches of native trees can gradually help degraded forests recover.The study was carried out by Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG)…

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has reacted strongly to the controversy surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan, saying his arrest sets a positive example. Sharing her views on Instagram Stories on Tuesday evening, Kangana criticised the comments, describing them as unacceptable in public discourse.Calling out the nature of the remarks, she wrote,…

Moon in Aries speeds up emotions and courage. Mercury entering Cancer brings a change of focus to private conversations, real estate matters and memories. The words we hear at home may weigh more heavily on a big decision than we think. What to Do Today Start with a personal assignment that has been waiting for…

Padma Shri awardee D Y Patil passes away, education sector mourns founder of D Y Patil institutions Former Governor, educationist and Padma Shri awardee D Y Patil passed away at his residence in Kasba Bawda, Kolhapur, on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 91. Widely known as “Dada”, Patil served as the Governor…

These 5 simple habits can help For many people, the relationship they have with God is one of the most personal parts of their lives. It doesn’t always fit neatly into rituals, routines, or even words. Some people feel deeply connected every day, while others go through phases of doubt, distance, or quiet searching.And that’s…

Indian cricket team (ANI Photo) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes India’s chances of reaching the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 final hang heavily on the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, warning that the visitors are in a “tough position” in the race for the summit clash. India will begin their Sri Lanka…

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in clean energy, generating over one thousand billion units from nuclear power. This achievement helps avoid more than 860 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. The government aims to increase nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, with an intermediate target of 22 GW by 2031-32. This expansion…

Egyptian doctor loses license in the UK after a botched surgery in which he joined organs wrongly. An Egyptian doctor lost his license in the UK after he was found to have botched an operation in such a way that the patient could have died. Dr Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman, an NHS locum surgeon, wrongly…