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United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has once again voiced his support for reform in the Security Council, calling it not just “important” but an “essential” step.“Reforming the Security Council is not just important – it is essential. Those who try to cling to privileges today risk paying the price tomorrow. We must all be bold…
Iran said that it has “good contact” with India over the passage of ships from the Strait of Hormuz and wants to help New Delhi with navigation. It also denied charging toll for Indian tankers while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.Iranian ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, in a press briefing, said that Iran and…
Music composer Salim Merchant recently shared his views on remarks made by fellow composer A. R. Rahman regarding possible communal bias in the film industry.In a conversation with (IANS), Salim addressed Rahman’s earlier statement about receiving limited work offers in Bollywood. While expressing respect for Rahman, Salim said he personally does not believe communal bias…
LUCKNOW: Lucknow boy Piyush Kapoor , 32, who secured 402nd rank in Civil Services exam on Friday, had one foot each in two continents for years. While he worked for Google in Mountain View, California, during the day, he prepared for India’s most prestigious exam at night.Preparing from abroad can be isolating, especially after setbacks,…
The US waiver allowing additional purchases of Russian crude over baseload offers short-term relief. (AI image) US-Israel-Iran war impact on India: The Donald Trump administration’s move ‘granting’ waiver to purchase Russian crude in lieu of the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has important implications for India’s energy security. Around 90% of India’s…
In a world that seems to be obsessed with grand gestures—think lavish destination weddings, over-the-top anniversary gifts, or the endless “doing” of favours—Sister Shivani, the calm voice behind the Brahma Kumaris’ spiritual wisdom, offers a perspective that feels almost rebellious. She once famously said, “Relationships are not based on what we do for each other……
Marcus Gunn Syndrome, or Marcus Gunn jaw winking ptosis, is a rare congenital disorder that presents as a droopy eyelid invariably lifting or winking to the rhythm of jaw movements. It was first discovered by British eye specialist Robert Marcus Gunn in 1883 and is observed to occur in 5 percent of children born with…
Taj Mahal, Agra (File photo) MUMBAI: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, stakeholders across India’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are seeking policy continuity, improved financing frameworks and measures to stimulate consumer spending. While domestic travel demand has remained resilient, foreign tourist arrivals are still below earlier peak levels, prompting industry leaders to look to…
Cleaning the toilet bowl is a very common activity we engage in as part of our everyday cleaning routines. Still, the toilet tank, which lies hidden behind the commode, rarely gets any attention at all. This can result in a buildup of minerals, mould, rust, and bacterial accumulation in the tank, causing the toilet to…
NEW DELHI: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday claimed that first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru recognised Tibet as a part of China because he wanted to build a good relationship with the dragon.While addressing the Bharat Himalayan Strategy Forum in Dehradun, General Chauhan recalled how the Panchsheel agreement was signed between India…
