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When Menaka Guruswamy walks into Parliament building for the Rajya Sabha election in mid-March, she will possibly be the first openly queer person on the ballot. From the Sept 2018 Supreme Court verdict decriminalising Article 377 to a possible seat in the Upper House has been a long journey. The Trinamool Congress has nominated her…
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Operation Epic Fury — an extensive US military action under President Donald Trump, have achieved its most consequential objective: the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in strikes carried out early Sunday against the political heart of Tehran.According to initial reports, the operation did not only target…
MUMBAI: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in its preliminary report on the fatal Jan 28 Learjet crash at Baramati has flagged pilots’ non-adherence to standard operating procedures, low visibility and absence of basic meteorological facilities at the uncontrolled airfield. The report said that the crew attempted the visual landing despite being informed that the…
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 application correction window will close today, February 28, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Candidates who want to make changes in their application form must complete the process before the deadline on the official website.The correction window was opened by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 27,…
In the recent times, one has seen that while movies like ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Animal’ have garnered those big numbers at the box office, they also became a talking point on social media due to the violence in them. In the past few years, one has seen such movies working at the theatres, along with intense…
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes. On Saturday, Israel and US launched a daylight “preventive attack” against Iran. According to local reports, loud blasts have been heard across Tehran. However, Tel Aviv has stressed that it is targeting military sites.“The State of…
Relief arrives, quietly but clearly. Your work conditions become favourable, and the tension in your shoulders eases. The Moon supports cooperation, and Jupiter sends helpful people, the kind who answer calls and don’t keep you waiting. You’ll stay occupied, but you won’t feel crushed by it.Your father’s health shows recovery, which lifts the family mood….
One of the serious cultural shortcomings with us argumentative Indians is that we are often quick to dismiss an issue without considering its full scope. The current debate on Indianising Indian history lies at the heart of the recent removal of Sir Edwin Lutyens’ statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Lutyens, along with Herbert Baker, was responsible…
Etihad Suspends Departures of Abu Dhabi Flights Until March 01, 2026 Amid Escalating US-Middle East Conflict In an unprecedented disruption to air travel linked to escalating US–Israel military strikes on Iran, Etihad Airways has announced the temporary suspension of all departures from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport until 2:00 p.m. UAE time on Sunday, March…
Panacea on the Pitch? Cricket has the potential to tackle the sense of alienation that Kashmiris feel and bind them and other Indians closer together Jammu and Kashmir have become India’s cricketing champs by thrashing favourites Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy finals. This is a fantastic, heart-warming Cinderella tale in a small state long viewed…
