File photo: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: BJP on Wednesday attacked leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his recent “smash the patriarchy” remark, accusing him of hypocrisy and questioning whether he applies the same principle within his own Congress party.Addressing a press conference, BJP leader and…
In the 1970s, British aquaculture businesses imported North American signal crayfish to stock farms, hoping to build a profitable new freshwater fishery. But the plan backfired: the hardy invaders escaped into rivers, multiplied rapidly and spread across England, Wales and Scotland. Today they dominate many waterways and carry crayfish plague, a disease that is usually…
Rukmini Vasanth, best known for playing Kanakavathi in Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, most recently featured in the highly anticipated film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’. She joined an ensemble cast that includes Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria. Rukmini Vasanth’s viral scene sparks criticism She portrays the character of Mellisa…
On August 28, 2026, prepare to debunk ancient myths surrounding the lunar eclipse. Rest assured, gazing at the moon won’t harm your eyesight. Myths claiming that food turns toxic or that pregnant women face heightened risks are unfounded. There’s no real danger in using sharp objects or witnessing the reddish hue of the moon. Moreover,…
Rahul attacks Samrat Choudhary govt over BPSC row NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday waded into Bihar’s escalating BPSC row, questioning the Samrat Choudhary-led government over allegations of exam irregularities and paper leaks. He referred to the police crackdown on protesting students, saying, “questions don’t stop with batons.”His statement came…
Dolly Parton to share name with the Atlantic’s next storm? (Photos: Dolly Parton – ANI, Representative image of storm – PTI) The death of country music icon Dolly Parton has created an unusual coincidence in the Atlantic: the next tropical storm to form there is set to be called Dolly. The timing is striking, but…
Filmmaker Karishma Kohli was visibly heartbroken as she attended her father, veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli‘s funeral in Mumbai on Wednesday (August 26). Emotional visuals from the last rites have emerged, capturing Karishma helping carry her father’s mortal remains as she paid her final respects. Karishma Kohli devastated at father’s funeral Karishma, herself a film director,…
In 2026, Shravana Purnima occurs on August 28, while the full moon starts the night before. The Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 and wraps up by August 28, with Bhadra Kaal affecting the evening of the 27th until dawn on the 28th. For astrological alignment, it is recommended to offer water to Chandra Dev,…
H1N1 rise in Delhi New Delhi: Delhi schools could take important steps in view of the rising H1N1, flu and influenza cases, with some stepping up safety protocols and recommending online classes for students.On Tuesday, health minister Pankaj Singh held a presser and said “the situation was under control and there was no need to…
A routine day at a construction site in Barberton, Ohio, turned into an unexpected animal rescue when workers discovered a tiny kitten trapped inside an excavator. The crew at River Reach Construction heard persistent meowing coming from a Komatsu machine and soon realised that the cries were coming from somewhere inside the heavy equipment. Supervisor…
