Taslima Nasreen’s planned return to Kolkata after nearly two decades has triggered a political face-off in West Bengal, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) trading barbs over the exiled Bangladeshi author’s visit.Nasreen, who was forced to leave the city in 2007 following violent protests over her writings, is scheduled to…
Blood, fingerprints, and weapons aren’t the only evidence investigators look for at a crime scene; pollen is another. Pollen grains are one piece of evidence that has helped solve some of the highest-profile murder cases in recent years, one grain at a time. The tiny grains that might be invisible to the naked eye actually…
China’s economy lost pace in the April-June quarter, despite rising exports as weak domestic demand and investment dragged growth to its slowest pace in more than three years. Official data released on Wednesday showed that the economy expanded at an annualised 4.3%, down from 5% in the January-March quarter and below forecasts. Exports continued to…
National Award-winning Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has set social media ablaze following a highly cryptic online update from acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker and actor Basil Joseph. While official confirmation regarding a pan-India collaboration remains under wraps, the ‘Minnal Murali’ director recently shared a viral Instagram story featuring an “Icon” cap paired with a hit track from…
Today’s horoscope is a mixture of subtlety and profundity. On July 15, 2026, the Moon will be in the constellation of Cancer, which could lead to heightened emotions and a stronger focus on family matters. People may feel nostalgia, protectiveness, compassion, or a little melancholy.Cancer Moon encourages emotional honesty, family discussions, healing, comfort, food and…
NEET UG 2026 candidates have been given additional time to complete the fee refund process after the National Testing Agency (NTA) extended the bank account verification and correction deadline to July 7, 2026. Applicants can confirm or update their banking details on the official portal to ensure successful processing of the examination fee refund. The…
India is a land of temples; new, old and ancient, each with its own story, history, and timeless spiritual legacy. But ever heard of a temple where Muslims, too, come to offer their prayers and seek blessings? You read that right. Set atop a hill around 50 km from Pune in Maharashtra, there’s a historic…
Royal Enfield has increased the prices of the Guerrilla 450 in the Indian market, making the motorcycle costlier by up to Rs 2,044 across its range. The latest revision affects all variants, although the bike itself remains unchanged mechanically and continues with the same features and hardware.The entry-level Apex Red and Twilight Blue variants now…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi; and England’s Harry Kane during the FIFA World Cup 2026. (AP Photos) England’s FIFA World Cup semifinal against Argentina has been designated the highest-risk fixture of the tournament, with the FBI, FIFA and local law enforcement rolling out extraordinary security measures as one of football’s fiercest rivalries takes centre stage in Atlanta.As…
NEW DELHI: Speculation is rife over a possible change in the equations of Maharashtra politics after leaders from both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence.However, news agency PTI, citing sources, reported that Jayant Patil met Fadnavis at his official residence, ‘Varsha’, in Mumbai late on Tuesday…