Holi has transformed into a sought-after long weekend, offering travelers diverse experiences beyond traditional color play. From serene riverside retreats and wildlife safaris to tranquil mountain escapes and unique water journeys, these destinations reimagine the festival for a more meaningful and personalized celebration. Holi has quietly evolved into one of India’s most travelled long weekends….
CHENNAI: With the T20 World Cup entering its final stretch, legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath expects India and South Africa to lock horns in the final.“The two teams that I would pick to be in the final are going to be South Africa and India. I think South Africa has been the best team…
Shillong: The NEIGRIHMS (North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences), Shillong, has highlighted the importance of ‘early recognition’ of symptoms of stroke in patients for effective treatment.The premier central govt health institute organised Continuing Medical Education (CME) Summit Stroke Day on Feb 28 under the theme ‘Strengthening the Stroke Care Continuum…
The two accused in police custody Bhubaneswar: City police on Monday blew the lid off a sophisticated international SIM box-based crime syndicate that was illegally converting foreign calls into local ones to facilitate cyber fraud.Acting on a department of telecommunications alert, the commissionerate’s special squad arrested two Kerala natives, Ummar M and Siyahul Haq, both…
Iran’s fans attend a friendly football match between Russia and Iran at Volgograd Arena in Volgograd, Russia, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo) Iran’s participation in the men’s FIFA World Cup, scheduled to begin in the United States in three months, is uncertain amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East. The tournament is being…
The mechanical elephant would be used to conduct ceremonies at the temple safely PUDUCHERRY: Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, his son Ayaan Sood, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India and People for Cattle in India (PFCI) have donated a life-size mechanical elephant – Airavatham — to Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple at Avadi in…
The United States has clarified its objectives in the ongoing military operations against Iran, stressing that the campaign is not a nation-building effort like the Iraq war, and warning that more US casualties should be anticipated.Speaking at a Pentagon briefing on Monday, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said, operations in Iran are not Iraq and…
Luka Doncic and JJ Redick (Images via Getty) The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll with two consecutive wins against the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. On Saturday, the team swept one of the most comfortable wins in recent times. However, while the team celebrated their wins, a clip from the Lakers’…
Iran is reportedly facing a near-total nationwide internet shutdown, leaving over 90 million people in the dark for more than 48 hours. The blackout comes amid the ongoing war between Iran, and the US and Israel. Citing data from the independent internet watchdog NetBlocks, CNBC reported that the connectivity dropped to 1% of ordinary levels…
Several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early Monday, but all crew members survived and were in stable condition, Kuwait’s ministry of defence said.In a statement carried by Kuwait’s state news agency, the ministry said the crews were evacuated and transferred to hospital and that the response was conducted in coordination with US forces. The…