India is poised to become the epicentre of global oil demand growth over the next decade, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest Global Energy Outlook 2025, citing rapid economic expansion, industrialisation, and rising vehicle ownership as key drivers of energy consumption.According to the Paris-based agency, India’s energy demand is projected to rise…
Harshvardhan Rane made a confident debut with Sanam Teri Kasam back in 2016 but luck shined on him only in 2024 when a huge audience demanded Sanam Teri Kasam to be re-released and it earned more than what it earned from its original run. The success of the film opened many doors for Harshvardhan and…
NEW DELHI: A powerful cloudburst hit Dehradun on Tuesday, triggering flash floods that swept through parts of the city and caused widespread damage.Overnight torrential rain led to the damage of a bridge near Fun Valley and Uttarakhand Dental College on the Dehradun–Haridwar National Highway.The damage disrupted traffic movement and left several commuters stranded, prompting authorities…
NEW DELHI: More than one cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday triggered flash floods and caused large-scale damage in high-altitude villages such as Dharali and Sukhi Top. The incident is the latest in a series of extreme weather events to hit the region during the monsoon season. Here’s a breakdown of what a cloudburst…
Donald Trump’s new Gold Card programme, offering a fast-track route to US residency, has sparked growing interest among Indians chasing the American dream, particularly after his administration hiked H-1B visa fees to $100,000.The Gold Card, signed into effect through an executive order on September 19, requires a non-refundable $1 million “gift” to the US Treasury,…
R Praggnanandhaa in action at the Sinquefield Cup (Image via X/@rpraggnachess) Indian Grandmaster (GM) R Praggnanandhaa produced a commanding performance to defeat Frenchman Alireza Firouzja in the seventh round of the Sinquefield Cup, part of the Grand Chess Tour, and climbed to joint first place. The victory, Praggnanandhaa’s second of the tournament after a run…
Lucknow: Ballia police arrested a woman and her paramour for orchestrating the murder of her husband. The police arrested the accused from Sahatwar railway station while they were trying to flee.The victim, aged 35, was found dead in a pit on Aug 6. The couple were married 11 years ago and had two children. Police…
Lucknow: Women’s writings are a strong medium of truth, identity, and resilience, helping readers understand women’s experiences clearly. This idea shaped Session 7 of the Koshala Literary Festival, titled “Threads of Grace: Women Shaping Worlds with Words.” The session featured poet Monia Aljlais and author–journalist Anindita Ghose, with Ashwitha Jaykumar as the moderator. The speakers…
DRI imposes Rs 102 cr penalty on Kannada actress Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case NEW DELHI: Kannada actor Ranya Rao has been imposed with a fine of Rs 102 crore in the gold smuggling case, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said. Along with her, three others were also imposed a fine of over Rs…
Harmanpreet Kaur and Jay Shah (Video grab) NEW DELHI: On the night the Women in Blue were crowned World Champions, it wasn’t just the cricket that captured hearts — it was a moment of respect, humility, and celebration that defined India’s triumph. As captain Harmanpreet Kaur walked up to receive the ICC Women’s World Cup…
