Sir Vivian Richards’ currency note in Antigua and other honours for iconic sportspersons... [Read More]
25 June,2024 07:48 PM IST | Antigua | Dr. Nilesh MehtaThis small island nation has produced many cricketing talents whose names are etched in the annals of the sport`s history... [Read More]
22 June,2024 11:00 AM IST | Bridgetown | Dr. Nilesh MehtaNew York-born Sandhu is challenged by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a genetic condition leading to progressive muscle weakness caused by mutations in the DMD gene... [Read More]
13 June,2024 07:40 AM IST | New York | Dr. Nilesh MehtaThe upcoming clash between India and USA promises to be electrifying. Both sides are eager to uphold their winning streaks and secure a spot in the Super Eight... [Read More]
12 June,2024 08:24 AM IST | New York | Dr. Nilesh MehtaAkshay Lodha revealed that his uncle, Dhananjay Lodha, now 63, once travelled from Pune to Mumbai in 1984 just to see Gavaskar bat. With his characteristic humour, Gavaskar quipped, “Was I out for a duck?”... [Read More]
05 June,2024 07:12 AM IST | New York | Dr. Nilesh MehtaThe Bandra Collector’s Office and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus were illuminated in the tricolour ahead of Republic Day 2026 in Mumbai. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE and ATUL KAMBLE... [Read More]
24 January,2026 10:31 PM ISTRussian attacks killed one and wounded dozens overnight in Ukraine as peace talks in Abu Dhabi were to enter their second day of peace talks, highlighting the ongoing conflict even amid diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion. PICS/AFP (inputs from AP)... [Read More]
24 January,2026 08:22 PM ISTA full dress rehearsal for India’s 77th Republic Day was held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai`s Dadar on Saturday, with personnel from multiple forces participating in synchronised drills and a march-past ahead of the main ceremony on January 26. PICS/SHADAB KHAN ... [Read More]
24 January,2026 05:23 PM ISTHigh-altitude areas of Uttarakhand received the first snowfall of the year on Friday, ending a long dry spell and intensifying the cold wave across the state. The fresh snowfall has covered Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Auli, Mussoorie, Chakrata, Dhanaulti, and Uttarkashi in a thick layer of white (PICS and TEXT/PTI)... [Read More]
23 January,2026 08:39 PM ISTColumns of soldiers, in drenched uniforms and wet boots, carried out the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day 2026 parade on Friday along Kartavya Path, despite steady rain and occasional thunder delaying proceedings on the ceremonial boulevard. PICS/PTI... [Read More]
23 January,2026 03:59 PM ISTBorder 2 has finally hit the screens on Januray 23, 2026 amid thundering response from viewers. Moviegoers are heaping praises on the cast and their performances in the war drama featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and Anya Singh in key roles, marks a sequel to the 1997 Border. Meanwhile, here`s looking at how much these characters were paid for their respective roles in the fil,... [Read More]
23 January,2026 06:27 PM ISTA long spell of dry winter weather finally ended on Friday as Delhi recorded its first rain of the year after several parts of the city received showers in the morning. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
23 January,2026 12:01 PM ISTKarnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday confined his customary address to the state legislature to just three lines: the first and the last sentences of the government prepared elaborate speech, prompting a strong response from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who accused the former of delivering his own remarks and also dubbed him a "puppet" of the Centre. PICS/PTI... [Read More]
22 January,2026 07:40 PM ISTFresh concerns are emerging from within Donald Trump’s own family, as his psychologist niece, Mary Trump, raises pointed alarms over what she describes as a visible decline in his self-control, judgment and cognitive stability. In a sharply worded Substack post, Mary Trump draws attention to a pattern of impulsive behaviour, incoherent public remarks and escalating emotional volatility that she says can no longer be ignored. The latest warning follows Trump’s recent appearances, including remarks delivered at the World Economic Forum in Davos which Mary Trump characterized as a troubling mix of threats, disjointed messaging, and erratic assertions. According to her analysis, these statements reflect deeper psychological and cognitive concerns rather than isolated political rhetoric. WATCH ... [Read More]
24 January,2026 01:02 AM ISTPresident Donald Trump addressed questions on Thursday after a visible bruise appeared on his left hand during appearances in Davos, Switzerland. Trump said the bruise was caused by accidentally hitting his hand on a table and added that his daily aspirin use makes him more prone to bruising.... [Read More]
23 January,2026 08:48 PM ISTCyclone Harry has unleashed extreme weather across the Mediterranean, leaving a trail of destruction along Italy’s coastlines and beyond. Powerful winds, relentless rainfall, and massive waves overwhelmed towns, transport links, and critical infrastructure in multiple regions. In southern Italy, flooding inundated homes and tourist areas, while entire sections of seafronts, promenades, and beaches were destroyed. Wave heights reached extraordinary levels, tearing through coastal defences and washing roads into the sea. Emergency services and military units were deployed as authorities worked to manage evacuations and assess damage.... [Read More]
22 January,2026 08:09 PM ISTExplosions have rocked a strategic energy hub on the Black Sea after a reported drone strike hit oil infrastructure at a major export terminal. Multiple storage tanks containing petroleum products were set ablaze, sending thick smoke into the air and raising concerns over regional and global energy security. ... [Read More]
22 January,2026 08:08 PM ISTSouthern California was shaken by an intense earthquake swarm as more than 150 seismic disturbances struck the Coachella Valley in under 24 hours. The quakes clustered along the Mission Creek strand of the San Andreas Fault, raising concerns about escalating seismic pressure beneath the region.... [Read More]
21 January,2026 07:41 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed receiving an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join a proposed international “Gaza Board of Peace”, a U.S. and UN-backed initiative aimed at shaping post-war governance in Gaza. While Kyiv is actively reviewing the proposal through diplomatic channels, Zelenskyy has openly questioned the feasibility of participating in any framework that includes Russia. Speaking to reporters, he acknowledged the invitation but made his position clear, stating it remains difficult to imagine Ukraine and Russia sitting together within any shared council structure. WATCH ... [Read More]
20 January,2026 02:07 AM ISTThe Beckham family feud has erupted back into the spotlight after Brooklyn Beckham released a scathing multi-page Instagram statement detailing his side of the long-rumored rift with parents David and Victoria Beckham. The post revisits explosive allegations tied to his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz Beckham and claims the family breakdown is permanent.... [Read More]
20 January,2026 06:09 PM ISTRussia launched a massive overnight air assault on Ukraine, firing ballistic and cruise missiles alongside more than 300 attack drones, targeting Kyiv and multiple regions across the country. Power and water supplies were disrupted in parts of the capital as explosions rocked the city during freezing winter temperatures. Initial reports confirm damage in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, and Sumy, with emergency crews and repair teams deployed nationwide. Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted a significant number of incoming targets, aided by recently delivered missile supplies.... [Read More]
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