Wisden condemns India over ‘Orwellian’ governance (Screengrab/x) The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, being published on Thursday, says that the game’s previous USP as a “refuge from realpolitik” has been poisoned by the growing politicisation of the sport under India’s “Orwellian” influence.The “Notes by the Editor” of the 163rd edition of the annual, targets India’s growing…
Why Israel is attacking Iran is clear. Why Trump is, is a much more complicated answer. And it has nothing to do with ‘freedom’ for Iranian people. First, energy. Iran possesses the world’s second-largest natural gas reserves and one of the largest oil reserves. Sanctions have kept those hydrocarbons largely outside Western markets. A reintegrated…
Washington, D.C.-area schools shift to early dismissal and remote learning amid severe storm threat. (Getty Images) A looming severe weather system forced several school districts in and around Washington, D.C., to alter their schedules on Monday, with many opting for early dismissals, remote learning, or complete closures to ensure student safety. The decision comes as…
KANPUR: A 51-year-old Kargil war veteran, allegedly shot his wife and 16-year-old son with his licensed gun at his home in Sen Pashchim Para police station area of Kanpur before jumping in front of a train near a railway underpass in Tulsiyapur village. The incident came to light on Monday morning when the police were…
Opened in January 2026, Shri Malanggad near Kalyan in Maharashtra, is India’s longest funicular railway. India’s longest Funicular Railway in Maharashtra stretches 1.2 kilometres and has changed how devotees would reach the revered hilltop Shri Malanggad temple. The journey that used to take around two hours rigorous trek can now be done in just 10…
Lunar Eclipse 2026 is one of the most-awaited celestial events in the world. It happens when Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and such events have long been associated with spiritual, traditional, astrological and religious significance. While there’s a scientific explanation to every occurrence, ancient Indian beliefs and religious books attribute some deep…
Donald Trump launched OnlyFarms to show how much US farmers have benefited from his policies/ X Donald Trump marked National Agriculture Day on Friday (Mar 27) by unveiling a new White House website, staging a large-scale event for farmers on the South Lawn, and announcing fresh policy measures aimed at an agricultural sector under pressure…
It is not often that a Chief Justice of India publicly questions the wisdom of his own institution in open Court. Which is why, the observation of the present CJI, as reported in the press, that a handbook published by the Supreme Court during the tenure of one of his predecessors to combat gender stereotypes…
The 2026 World Happiness Report is out, and it’s a fascinating look at what happens when a society prioritizes “well-being” over just “wealth.” While the usual Nordic heavyweights are still holding their ground, we’ve seen a massive shift this year: Costa Rica has officially crashed the Top 5 party. Happiness in these places isn’t about…
Legendary danseuse Tanusree Shankar celebrated her 70th birthday with heartfelt tributes from her daughter, Sreenanda. Festivities included an intimate Sunday brunch filled with cherished moments and delicious food curated to Shankar’s tastes. The celebrations continued with a Bengali lunch for her academy’s dancers and a family dinner, making the milestone a truly special occasion. Turning…