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Heath Ledger’s sudden passing at just 28 years old in January 2008 left the world in shock. The beloved actor widely celebrated for his iconic performances in ‘The Dark Knight’ and ’10 Things I Hate About You’ left behind a $16.3 million fortune that did not include his only daughter, Matilda in his will. Despite…
Harmless keelback snakes, recently documented in India’s remote sanctuaries, boast a unique appearance with signature keeled ridges along their scales. These slender, semi-aquatic reptiles, often found near water bodies, are crucial indicators of healthy ecosystems. Their distinctive rough texture and varied color patterns help them camouflage effectively, setting them apart from venomous counterparts. Spotting a…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington has the Strait of Hormuz under “totally control” and described the ongoing naval blockade as a “tremendous success.” However, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) operated by Iran’s National Iranian Tanker Company has reportedly evaded the US Navy and reached the Asia-Pacific, carrying over 1.9 million barrels…
NEW DELHI: Tensions flared at the counting centre in Bhowanipore, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s assembly constituency, a day before vote counting, after her TMC alleged that two vehicles displaying BJP flags were allowed inside the secured premises where EVMs are stored.Banerjee’s main opponent in Bhowanipore is BJP leader and West Bengal’s leader of…
Today, May 4, 2026 is a very exciting day with counting for assembly elections scheduled for today. Election results are not only related to politicians, rather, this relates to each and every one in one or other day. Numerologically, the day is ruled by Rahu (Number 4) and Moon (Number 2) which sets the emotional…
Blockade of Hormuz is hurting world’s poor most. Collapse of a US budget airline is latest reminder Whether the war between Trump and Iran is over or just paused, it is still affecting everyday people. In the US, petrol prices have risen from $2.9 to $4.4 per gallon. For poorer families, this makes it much…
The 2.5 billion-year-old geological feature that exists in the Great Dyke of Zimbabwe is one geological feature whose importance has been recognised following an examination of it based on satellite imaging and geophysics mapping courtesy of NASA. The huge igneous formation existing in Zimbabwe provides important information about the early geology of the Earth, the…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied strongly in opening trade on Monday as crude oil prices dipped and US President Donald Trump signalled help for ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. State election results from West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry are also in focus….
Counting of votes is under way for four states and one union territory. NEW DELHI: As counting got under way for high-stakes elections across 823 constituencies in four states and one Union Territory, early postal ballot trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance ahead in West Bengal while wildcard entrant Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri…
Berkshire Hathaway had its first annual shareholders meeting (AGM) in Omaha, Nebraska, four months after succeeding arguably the world’s most famous investor — Warren Buffet — as chief executive officer. Organisers opened the meeting with an AI-generated video of Buffett, which Abel called a serious risk Berkshire manages every day. However, when it comes to…
