The people who were about to become United States citizens sat in folding chairs on George Washington’s lawn at Mount Vernon on Saturday (July 4, 2026), 250 years after the Declaration of Independence. The sun beat down, and the well-dressed crowd was a flutter of paddle fans stamped with American flags. Their families clung to…
Early week has a steady, bankable feel, like soil that finally holds water after a hot spell. Sunday and Monday nudge you to build, save, and plan. A guest or unexpected visitor can walk in with news, a request, or simply warm company, and you’ll handle it with your usual pride. You’ll also notice your…
Indian shooters at ISSF Junior World Championship in Germany. (Pic credit: NRAI) NEW DELHI: India underlined their growing dominance in world shooting by finishing on top of the medal standings at the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 in Suhl, Germany, ending a sensational campaign with 24 medals, including seven gold, eight silver and nine bronze.The…
The United Nations on Friday (May 29, 2026) added Israel and Russia to a UN blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones, a move that prompted Israel’s foreign ministry to say it would sever all ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Mr. Guterres’ annual report to the UN Security Council on…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media upon his arrival at Al Bateen Executive Airport to discuss the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran with Arab Gulf allies, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on June 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title, star batter Virat Kohli took to social media with a special message celebrating another historic season for the franchise.RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to…
‘Fanaa’ clocks 20 years: Kajol reflects on filming movie in minus 27 degrees in Poland Kajol marked 20 years of ‘Fanaa’ by looking back at one of the film’s toughest shoots. The actor recalled filming in freezing weather in Poland, where the temperature dropped to minus 27 degrees Celsius on the first day. She also…
Los Angeles, June 8 (IANS) English actor Idris Elba has broken his silence on the reports surrounding ‘James Bond’, and has put all James Bond rumours to rest. English actor Idris Elba has broken his silence on the reports surrounding ‘James Bond’, and has put all James Bond rumours to rest.The 53-year-old acclaimed actor, who…
Krishnagiri: In a shocking case of double suicide, a woman and her son jumped into the Thandarai lake near Denkanikottai, in Krishnagiri district on Sunday night.Witnesses said a woman and a man parked their car near the lake and suddenly leapt into the water. They alerted Denkanikottai police, who rushed to the spot. Police, along…
Varun Chakaravarthy (Getty Images) India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening T20I of the five-match series against England at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. The visitors have made one notable change from the squad that toured Ireland, with Varun Chakaravarthy returning after recovering from a foot injury. Teenage…