Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra walks into the Commonwealth Games 2026 as India’s biggest athletics hope, but this may be far from a routine title defence. The Olympic champion and former world champion is returning to the Games after an eight-year gap, and the men’s javelin field in Glasgow is significantly stronger…
Always remember, ‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha Hindustan Humara’, Harish Salve said. NEW DELHI: Senior advocate Harish Salve on Wednesday said criticism aimed at “keep[ing] the government in control” is essential in a democracy, but urged people not to “denigrate India” in today’s world of social media.Speaking about the turmoil in the Western world, particularly in…
Visitors to a hillside near Vicenza in northern Italy spent nearly a decade believing they were exploring the remains of a forgotten Roman amphitheatre. Guided by dramatic tales of ancient emperors, gladiators and even visits by Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, they willingly paid €40 for tours of what appeared to be an extraordinary archaeological discovery….
If the security situation worsens and Red Sea supplies are disrupted during August, refiners will have to replace those volumes with crude sourced from elsewhere. India’s crude oil imports from Russia may even touch a new record high of 3 million barrels per day if the shipment disruptions through Strait of Hormuz and even Red…
Peter Beck never earned a university degree or landed the aerospace job he hoped would launch his career. Instead, the New Zealand engineer turned rejection into an opportunity that reshaped his future. After an unsuccessful trip to the United States in 2006, where attempts to gain experience with organisations including NASA and Boeing fell short,…
Actor Shine Tom Chacko shared an unusual reason for not watching his own film ‘Dies Irae,’ directed by Rahul Sadasivan and headlined by Pranav Mohanlal.Despite being part of the 2025 release, the actor intentionally stayed away from watching the film because horror movies have a strong psychological effect on him.Speaking in an interview with Movie…
The Moon encourages careful spending and measured speech. Shravana Nakshatra today makes data mighty. When you make financial decisions, it’s important to separate appealing claims from useful facts. The information you hear may matter. What to Do Today Pay attention to discussions about household costs, investments, prices or wages. Someone might share information that helps…
The Medical Counselling Committee is expected to launch NEET UG 2026 counselling by August 7, while its official website indicates that the detailed schedule will be updated soon. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has directed authorities to ensure a transparent, merit-based admission process as candidates await registration, choice filling and seat allotment. The Medical…
When you have money, you develop hobbies and preferences that are different from the layman. While a millionaire could have a thing for collecting watches, a billionaire could be into buying up yachts. When it comes to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, he has a propensity for large compounds. The billionaire tech giant with a net…
India’s Ajinkya Rahane, left, is congratulated by Australia’s Steve Smith (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane never sought the spotlight. In an era dominated by classy stroke-makers and larger-than-life personalities, he quietly built a reputation as one of India’s most dependable overseas batters and one of the country’s most respected leaders. On Thursday, the…
