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NEW DELHI: Amid the deepening Middle East crisis, PM Narendra Modi Thursday chaired what was the fourth special meeting of the cabinet committee on security (CCS) and directed establishment of a mechanism to provide timely information, emergency assistance and counselling to seafarers, serving on both domestic and foreign-flagged vessels, and their families.“The PM said all…
Meta (representative image) NEW DELHI: After the temporary removal of PM Narendra Modi’s Facebook video a few days ago, Meta has introduced new protocols for handling the accounts of prominent individuals.Electronics and IT secretary S Krishnan told reporters on the sidelines of a CII event that Meta had informed govt that the additional safeguards were…
Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after Commonwealth Games headbutt disqualification against England’s Damar Thomas/ Image: Screengrab Commonwealth Sport has rejected allegations of racism made by Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul following his disqualification at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with organisers insisting the decision against him was a legitimate field-of-play ruling made under the competition’s officiating procedures.Abdul,…
Spruce and birch trees are seen tilting along the edge Stevens Pond on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus on Sept. 18, 2022. Thick green tree canopies across northern forests act as giant sunshields, keeping permafrost cool enough to hold 59 billion tonnes of carbon safely in the ground.The discovery reveals that the forest canopy…
Dr Krishna Chivukula’s Rs 224 crore gift to IIT Madras sets new milestone after Indo-MIM IPO debut Success is often measured by the companies entrepreneurs build. But for IIT Madras alumnus Dr Krishna Chivukula, success has also meant giving back to the institution that helped shape his journey. More than five decades after graduating from…
Film producer Shailendra Singh recently shared a memorable anecdote involving Salman Khan, recalling an evening at the actor’s Galaxy Apartments residence when he witnessed him casually undergoing a hair treatment while enjoying a plate of biryani.Shailendra revisited one of their regular Monday night gatherings from years ago. He remembered arriving at Salman’s home for a…
Named after one of the greatest gods in Irish mythology, Lugh was celebrated for his mastery of many skills, including craftsmanship, leadership and the arts. Though relatively rare, the name carries powerful associations with talent, intelligence and creativity. Celtic mythology offers far more than captivating stories, it also provides beautiful baby names filled with history,…
Apple’s incoming CEO, hardware chief John Ternus, has committed to expanding the tech giant’s entertainment footprint when he officially takes the helm of the iPhone maker in September. Speaking on the red carpet at the fourth season premiere of “Ted Lasso” this week, Ternus highlighted the company’s streaming trajectory alongside outgoing CEO Tim Cook, news…
A bright day, and you can feel it early. The Moon supports your confidence, Jupiter blesses results, and things seem to click from more than one direction. Calls get returned. Plans move. Even the traffic may feel less annoying because your mind knows it’s heading somewhere useful.This is the kind of day where success isn’t…
Anton Chekhov married Olga Knipper three years before his death. One of the most famous quotes by Russian writer Anton Chekhov is his pithy take on marriage, in which he implied that it inevitably results in loneliness. And those who are afraid of loneliness should not marry. Chekhov wrote this in his collection of private…
