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Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Middle East following coordinated US-Israeli attacks on February 28, 2026. Targeting bases supporting US and Israeli operations, Tehran signaled that regional attacks would have wider consequences. This escalation stems from years of shadow war, with Iran’s nuclear program adding to deep-seated mistrust and raising global concerns. Inside the escalating…
Legendary Rabindrasangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya captivated a packed audience in Mumbai with a soulful performance. Returning after a long gap, she expressed her delight at the city’s enthusiastic reception and deep connection to Tagore’s music and philosophy. The evening, marked by song requests and a moving rendition of “Chirosakha,” reaffirmed Mumbai’s enduring love for…
This week begins with a feeling like a tight knot slowly loosening. Saturn, your ruler, is asking you to stay disciplined, but the Moon’s shifting moods early in the week can make you impatient and a bit touchy. From Monday to Wednesday, you’ll notice how small delays feel bigger than they are. Work may move…
Drake Anthony Styropyro experiments with 400 car batteries unleashing extreme currents up to 160,000 amps in his backyard/ Image: Youtube A YouTuber known for building enormous lasers and experimenting with high-voltage equipment has returned with a long-teased project: wiring 400 car batteries together to explore what happens when extreme electrical current is unleashed outside a…
Debapriya Mukhopadhyay Debapriya Mukhopadhyay is a distinguished Indian optometrist, vision scientist, researcher, and philanthropist dedicated to advancing eye health and community welfare. He began his journey in optometry in 2003, assisting in clinical practice, and earned his Bachelor of Optometry from Vidyasagar College of Optometry & Vision Science, followed by a Master of Optometry from…
A letter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dated January 9, 2026 shows the administration is formally re‑evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a post‑study work benefit used by international students on F‑1 visas, including a large number from India. The review could affect the length of OPT and whether the programme…
AP photo NEW DELHI: India on Saturday expressed deep concern over the conflict in West Asia, which was triggered after the US and Israel bombed Iran in the early morning.In the statement, the ministry of external affairs urged for “dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues”. After Israel Hits…
As explosions lit up the skies over Tehran following coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran, social media users started digging up an old post from none other than Donald Trump. Trump’s old post contradicts his actions. Earlier in 2013, Trump had predicted that then-President Barack Obama would attack Iran over failed negotiations. More than a decade…
Basudev Rout recalls a time when 12 people in his panchayat made the grass mats Kendrapada: Once among the most widely practised crafts of coastal Kendrapada, the century-old tradition of weaving grass mat, locally known as ‘masina’, has declined by nearly 50% in just three decades, according to the artisans, who attribute low returns and…
Two decades after debuting with a box office failure that drew harsh reviews, Skydance Productions is now poised to become one of the most powerful forces in global entertainment, with a proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery marking the latest chapter in its dramatic rise, according to news agency AP report.Founded in 2006 by David…
