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By Narayani Ganesh Borders, visas and passports are necessary evils in a world rife with violence, terrorism and territorial greed. Why do we hire security agencies to guard our homes and workplaces? For safety. Why do we need to draw borders to make a distinction between one country and the next? In order to protect…
Studies have reaffirmed a centuries-old theory, argued by many historians over time: there was, in fact, a Viking presence in America in the year 1021 AD. Scientific researchers, analysing historical reports from tree fossils at an archaeological site in Canada’s Newfoundland, have revealed that the Vikings arrived in the New World in a specific year:…
As we turn 76 as a constitutional Republic, we should underline a lesserknown and unique facet of the Gita and the Bible of our governance. Most constitutions begin with black letter law; ours begins with art. If the aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance, the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s turban, or saafa, once again became a quiet yet striking focus point during the grand Republic Day celebrations on Monday. This year, the Prime Minister chose a red Rajasthani-style pagdi, highlighted with golden-yellow streaks, adding a note of cultural elegance to the solemn national ritual.Over the years, the tradition…
Abhishek Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking 14-ball fifty while skipper Suryakumar Yadav continued his sublime touch with another attacking half-century as India waltzed through the chase in just 10 overs to seal an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I, clinching the five-match series 3-0 in Guwahati on…
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is emerging as a key pathway for affluent individuals and families seeking permanent residency in the United States, offering a structured route to a green card through capital investment.Designed to stimulate the US economy by generating jobs and attracting foreign capital, the programme does not require employer sponsorship or specific…
Pakistan cricket team (AP Photo) Ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Bangladesh’s exclusion from the 2026 T20 World Cup and Pakistan’s public backing of the country. The Pakistan Cricket Board had earlier suggested that its own participation in the tournament would be guided by government advice, a statement that some…
Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he has no preference between bowling with the new or old ball, stressing that his priority is contributing to the team’s success after India clinched the five-match T20I series with two games to spare following a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match…
Astronomers identify a possible massive moon with water orbiting a distant world (AI-generated) Astronomers are testing a quieter way of searching for moons beyond the solar system, using careful measurements of motion rather than changes in light. A new study focuses on HD 206893 B, a substellar companion about 133 light years from Earth, already…
Imagine being married to your wife for two decades, and getting to know that she had a crush on your best friend!Matt Damon recently dropped a funny bombshell about his marriage, and as it turns out, his wife, Luciana Barroso, once had a ‘huge’ crush on Ben Affleck, not him. Yep, before she ever met…
