Mahan Maharaj, born Mahan Mitra, is a distinguished Indian mathematician and monk whose life bridges advanced scientific research and spiritual pursuit. A professor at TIFR, he is known for major contributions to geometry and for challenging the notion that intellectual excellence and monastic discipline must exist separately. Some lives resist easy categorisation. Mahan Maharaj belongs…
Varun Chakravarthy (AFP Photo) CHENNAI: For Varun Chakravarthy, the T20 World Cup triumph must have felt bittersweet. The mystery spinner, tipped to be India’s X-factor bowler, wasn’t quite at his best. Even though he finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 14 scalps, his economy rate of 9.25 was a little high by…
UAE expands Nafis till 2040, adds monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance / Image: file In a significant move to strengthen Emirati employment in the private sector, the United Arab Emirates announced a major expansion of its flagship Nafis programme, extending benefits until 2040. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed…
Veteran actor Prem Chopra has shared his thoughts on the evolution of Hindi cinema, pointing out how storytelling has shifted from emotion-driven narratives to high-octane, violent spectacles. Speaking about the transition from the eras of Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan to today’s films, Chopra said the change is largely driven by trends and audience acceptance….
India is poised to leapfrog in UAV capabilities because it is beginning to own the software stack natively, not just assemble hardware. UAVs have crossed the thresholds of novelty to become a sunrise sector. The UAV market within commercial and defence applications are at a scale that would have seemed improbable only a few years…
PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting on the petroleum, crude oil, natural gas, power, and fertiliser sectors to review energy preparedness amid Middle East tensions. Iran fired long-range ballistic missiles hitting southern Israeli cities and the US-UK base Diego Garcia, following which Israeli military flagged European capitals are within Iranian missile range, while the UK…
Four roads converge at the heart of Darjeeling – the Chowrasta, a bustling promenade flanked by cafés and souvenir shops, a central point for tourists, and the square for public gatherings, rallies and cultural events. Chowrasta has become a metaphor for the region’s shifting identity movements, electoral ambitions and competing visions of governance. Political mood…
Princy Parikh with South African batter David Miller (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: After India’s heavy loss to South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026, a video posted by social media influencer RJ Princy Parikh with South African batter David Miller went viral. In the clip, Parikh was seen circling Miller, with the caption “David Miller!…
That post-shower cold floor shock has a real science behind it, and the fix is simpler than you think You just got out of a shower, wrapped yourself in a cosy towel and stepped onto the icy bathroom floor. Suddenly, you are wide awake. It is one of those everyday annoyances that nobody really discusses,…
Soaking almonds overnight can also help to break down the hard outer shell, making them easier to chew and less likely to cause digestive issues as soaking removes the outer tamasik layer and enhances digestibility. Additionally, soaking almonds can make them taste sweeter and more flavorful. There are many benefits to soaked almonds, including improved…