A day after the WHO regional committee recommended termination of her appointment as regional director for the South-East Asia Region, Saima Wazed, daughter of ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned from the post on Sept 9. Wazed’s resignation came amid probe by the UN health agency and Bangladesh authorities into allegations against her, which…
Dolly Parton’s sister, Stella Parton, has opened up about the late singer-songwriter’s decision to keep her cancer battle private and also not to reveal the kind of cancer she was diagnosed with. Dolly Parton’s sister on keeping cancer diagnosis a secret In an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings on Thursday, Stella shared that…
Today, as Saturn influences Pisces, it’s crucial to exercise patience in your decision-making. Meanwhile, the Moon in Virgo sharpens your analytical skills, fostering necessary practical changes. Carefully consider matters involving education, travel, and legal affairs, paying close attention to all documentation since minor details could alter your results. Timing your adjustments can prove to be…
NEW DELHI: UP govt informed Supreme Court Thursday that it has suspended the executive magistrate who issued a peace bond notice to a second-year law student in Noida for participating in the NEET-UG paper leak student protest and clarified that the district magistrate had no role in the offending action.This information was given by solicitor…
Nepal’s forensic laboratories are in a race against time 15 days after the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli flood, with thousands of DNA samples arriving at facilities accustomed to processing fewer than 900 tests in an entire year. As visual identification becomesdifficult because of decomposition and mutilation, DNA is now the main hope of putting names to 1,265…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, starring Tom Holland in the lead, is on the verge of rewriting the domestic (American) box-office record.As per the latest reports on Global box office, the film is now just around USD 10 million away from overtaking ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ as the highest-grossing film of all time in North…
With Saturn in Pisces, it’s time to harness your creative abilities with discipline. The Moon in Virgo brings a practical eye to your aspirations, encouraging a focus on quality connections and ambitions. As Purva Phalguni stirs a longing for social engagement, prioritize backing causes that prove their effectiveness in the next six months. Saturn in…
NEW DELHI: Aug 2026 was the joint-warmest month ever recorded globally across all calendar months, on a par with July 2023, said Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) of the European Union’s space programme on Thursday.It noted that this Aug was 1.65° Celsius above the estimated pre-industrial (1850-1900) baseline, marking the first month above 1.5° Celsius…
Eric Thompson’s collection spans ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, barbecue sauce, honey, jelly, seafood sauces, vinegar and numerous Asian condiments. Most people tear open a condiment packet, squeeze out the last drop and toss the wrapper without a second thought. Eric Thompson sees something beyond: a tiny piece of design, advertising and everyday history. Across his…
Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up on how women are conditioned to prove themselves (Image Credits Instagram) Fatima Sana Shaikh has opened up about patriarchy, social conditioning and the pressure women face to constantly prove themselves, regardless of their achievements or position. Speaking at the trailer launch of upcoming series ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’, the actress said…
