The Salar de Uyuni – the contiguous remnants of an ancient lake, covering more than 10,000 square kilometres in the Andes of Bolivia, South America – has now become a vast and flat white salt pan. In the rainy season, when water collects on the impervious crystalline crust of the salt pan and creates a…
US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations. The temporary halt in hostilities between Washington and Tehran has offered a narrow window for diplomacy, but there is little indication yet that the…
NEW DELHI: In the order rejecting the opposition’s notice to move a motion seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has said that while the allegations are “relevant for political debate, they do not prima facie meet the high constitutional bar for removal proceedings”.The RS Chairman found that…
Hollywood actress and comedian, Aubrey Plaza is pregnant!The actress is reportedly expecting her first child with partner Chris Abbott, PEOPLE reports. News of the actress’ pregnancy broke on Wednesday morning, after representative for Plaza confirmed the happy news telling the publication, “It was a beautiful surprise after an emotional year. They feel very blessed.”Aubrey Plaza’s…
Mohammed Shami (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami kept it simple, raw and deeply personal as he returned to his ‘home’ ground, Eden Gardens, ahead of Thursday’s Lucknow Super Giants’ clash against Kolkata Knight Riders — a contest loaded with subplots for the veteran pacer.Fresh off a match-winning spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he delivered…
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Mangaluru: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader, who is also the MLA of Mangaluru Assembly Constituency, directed officials to take precautions to ensure there are no issues in the supply of drinking water to the public.Khader held a meeting with officials at the DC’s office regarding the drinking water situation in his constituency, on TuesdayHe…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru’s roads could be in for a dramatic transformation. The city’s traffic police have unveiled an ambitious plan proposing 25 underpasses, 35 flyovers, and 101 skywalks, alongside more than 3,700 smaller interventions — from clearer signage to improved drainage — all aimed at easing the daily grind for commuters.The proposals, submitted to the Greater…
Hardik Pandya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI/ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was left in awe of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster’s explosive knock helped Rajasthan Royals secure a convincing 27-run win in a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash on Tuesday.In a match reduced to 11 overs per side in Guwahati, Sooryavanshi’s…
Candace Owens sparked controversy after making claims linked to Charlie Kirk’s assassination, questioning narratives and drawing strong reactions online. Her remarks triggered backlash from critics, who accused her of spreading unverified theories. The debate quickly escalated, highlighting deep political divisions and renewed attention around the circumstances surrounding Kirk’s death. The war of words around the…
