India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19, marking his first appearance of the 2026 athletics season.The official entry list for the prestigious one-day meet has confirmed Chopra’s participation. The Indian star…
NEW DELHI: The Left front on Monday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections, fielding leaders like outgoing Rajya Sabha MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya and CPI(M) central committee member Minakshi Mukherjee .Out of 192 seats, CPI(M) will contest 142, the Forward Bloc (21), RSP (13), CPI (14), RCPI (1) and MCP…
TVK founder Vijay (File photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu on Monday witnessed a political shake-up as mega movie star “Thalapathy” Vijay made a cinematic entry into electoral politics, with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as a disruptive force that cut into the long-standing dominance of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its…
Do you know why people immerse the ashes of dead? because Ganga water is considered as the most sacred water and this is extremely powerful also that it can help the wandering soul to set free from all the bounds of human body. By immersing the ashes, people make sure that the soul will be…
Karan Johar made his debut appearance at the Met Gala, becoming the first Indian filmmaker to attend the event. For the occasion, he wore a bespoke ensemble designed by Manish Malhotra, inspired by the works of Raja Ravi Varma. ‘Shah Rukh Khan is a large part of my career’ In a conversation with the BBC,…
In most Indian households, there has been an age-old ritual of eating a spoonful of Dahi Chini right before stepping out. It is believed that this age-old tradition is believed to boost good luck. There’s a lot more about this ritual, which makes this practice a mindful amalgamation of principles of Vedic astrology combined with…
The government has stepped up LPG supply across the country and urged consumers to avoid panic buying amid concerns over disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, PTI reported on Sunday.Sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders, available over the counter at distributorships on valid ID proof, has been ramped up to meet demand. These market-priced…
Elon Musk’s rise to becoming the world’s first trillionaire has been powered not just by investors and technology breakthroughs, but significantly by years of US government support, according to analysis of SpaceX and Tesla’s early growth and financing.From Nasa contracts that kept SpaceX alive to federal loans, tax credits and regulatory programmes that boosted Tesla,…
R Madhavan has opened up about ageing, life planning and the challenges of staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. Speaking about his current work and personal reflections, the actor emphasised that while people are living longer today, very few are truly prepared for what comes after retirement.In an insightful conversation with Varun Dua, Madhavan…
BENGALURU: Inside a seminar room at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Monday, astronaut Group Captain Angad Pratap laid out a scenario spacecraft designers prefer never to confront: a crew module hurtling back to Earth with its primary Navigation, Guidance and Control (NGC) system compromised.His answer is not to replace automation, but to add…