A former Taliban commander has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for supporting attacks that killed three US soldiers and for his role in the kidnapping of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Rohde and two others in Afghanistan.The sentence was handed down on Tuesday in Manhattan. It brings a close to a case that combined…
Photo: Dasha Takisho / Instagram Ever wonder why your eyes lock onto one specific shape in a messy image while your friend sees something completely different? It turns out that split-second first impression isn’t just a random glitch in your visual processing. It’s actually a fascinating peek into how your brain is hardwired to navigate…
For a retail investor, the impact depends on what they own and why the rupee is weakening in the first place. The rupee is falling and your investment portfolio is bleeding red. India may be a fundamentally strong growth story, but for now your investments may be flashing negative returns. As the impact of the…
“Honesty is the best policy.” Almost every child remembers this phrase by heart, likely because parents constantly remind children that telling the truth is one of the most important values in life. However, there are times when children should know that lying can save them from ugly situations. When it comes to safety, children need…
The family of Stephen Ogilvie, the man critically injured in a knife attack in Belfast, has appealed for calm and rejected the violent unrest that erupted across the city in the aftermath of the incident.“We want to make it absolutely clear that overnight unrest is not welcome, and peaceful protest is the only way forward,”…
Referee Omar Artan, center, of Somalia, is confronted by players after calling a penalty kick during the CAF Champions League final soccer match between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was set to become the first official from his country to…
70% of hiring growth comes from non-metros as young professionals prioritise quality of life over metro salaries For decades, India’s biggest cities were the default destination for ambitious professionals. Better salaries, larger companies and faster career growth made metros like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai and Hyderabad magnets for talent.But that equation may be changing.A…
Benchmark equity indices gave up most of their intraday gains on Wednesday, with the Sensex ending marginally higher and the Nifty closing in the red as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran dampened investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 64.42 points, or 0.09%, to settle at 73,983.18.The index had surged as much as…
NEW DELHI: Richa Ghosh produced a sensational counterattacking knock but her valiant effort ultimately went in vain as England held their nerve to register a thrilling five-run victory over India in a Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday.After defeating West Indies by 26 runs in their first warm-up game, India came agonisingly close…
Photo credit: @OPPCommissioner/X An Indian-origin police officer, Tarun Bali, was killed in the line of duty during an investigation near Hearst in northern Ontario on Tuesday, authorities said. An 18-year-old has been taken into custody as investigators probe the circumstances surrounding his death.Constable Tarun Bali, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) Dufferin Detachment…
The Union cabinet on Tuesday approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, a 6.032-km corridor connecting Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport.The project, approved by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be built at a total cost of Rs 2,169.04 crore, including interest during construction (IDC).The new corridor will have five…
Scientists have pinpointed the origin of Stonehenge’s Altar Stone to Scotland, a staggering 700 kilometers away. This six-ton sandstone, unlike local rocks, was not transported by ice, as glacial paths and timing don’t align. Evidence now strongly suggests a deliberate, complex human effort involving overland and water transport, highlighting incredible ancient ingenuity and coordination. Some…
