File photo: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu (Photo: PTI) NEW DELHI: Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet is undergoing urgent safety checks following the June 12 crash, civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said Saturday, while promising “all necessary steps” to strengthen aviation safety.Air India posted on X that checks directed by DGCA are…
The new generation, Gen Z’s, are skipping alcohol. Unlike previous generations, for whom drinking alcohol was a rite of passage, Gen Z is opting out and embracing sobriety as a personal lifestyle choice. They are doing this not due to external pressure but because they don’t feel like drinking. They’re proving that they can have…
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram (Pic courtesy – CSA) South Africa finally laid their ICC ghosts to rest as Aiden Markram produced a majestic 136 to script a five-wicket win over Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on Saturday, sealing the Proteas’ first major global title in…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court discharged a man apprehended last month for a murder in Redfern, Australia, in 2003, saying it was a case of mistaken identity. After considering forensic reports, the court of additional chief judicial magistrate Pranav Joshi noted in his order that the fingerprints of the accused, Mohammed Basheeruddin, 37, did not…
In ancient and medieval times, kings and emperors didn’t just dine to fill their bellies, they feasted to make a statement. Every item at the royal table, including the plates, had symbolic and strategic value. Silver and gold were the most preferred materials for royal tableware, far outshining common ceramic or clay dishes. Their appeal…
Keshav Maharaj and Graeme Smith (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: South Africa finally ended their 27-year wait for an ICC trophy, defeating Australia by five wickets in a thrilling World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s on Saturday. The victory sparked emotional scenes, none more poignant than Keshav Maharaj breaking down in tears during a post-match interview…
NEW DELHI: The fresh conflict in West Asia can have a spillover effect on India just when inflation was moderating and businesses were learning to cope with the unpredictability of Trump’s tariffs. While the direct impact of Israel’s attack on Iran will be limited, given that India has very little trade left with the Islamic…
IED blast kills CRPF jawan near Jharkhand border in Odisha ROURKELA/RANCHI: A CRPF assistant sub-inspector was killed in an IED explosion during an area domination exercise in Odisha’s Sundargarh district near the border with Jharkhand early on Saturday. Satyaban Kumar Singh (34), from Kishinagar in Uttar Pradesh, was critically injured when the IED, suspected to…
Optical illusions get our brain to exercise, and can be the perfect test of our observational skills and keen eye. An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes perceive. It occurs when the information sent by the eyes conflicts with how the brain processes and understands what it sees….
Kavya Maran and Anirudh Ravichander Music composer Anirudh Ravichander has put to rest the wave of speculation surrounding his alleged wedding plans with Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran. After social media buzzed with claims of the duo dating and preparing to tie the knot, Anirudh took to X on Saturday to clarify the situation.Go Beyond…
