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Israel targets weapons depots in Beirut; Iran cancels all flights

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) intensified its campaign in Lebanon with targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut, hitting key weapons depots and terror infrastructure overnight,......

18 killed, 19 injured as bus hits milk tanker in UP's Unnao

Eighteen people were killed and 19 injured when a double-decker sleeper bus headed for Delhi hit a milk tanker on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Unnao on Wednesday, officials said. IMAGE: Mangled......

Why We Are Moonstruck

Deciphering its secrets will unlock the early history of not only our planet, but also of the star system, explains Kumar Abishek. IMAGE: A Full Moon. Photograph: ANI Photo   We are all......

When Death Came From The Sky

Russia rained fire on Ukraine's Kyiv region on Monday, May 29, 2023.   IMAGE: A lady looks at the sky for possible Russian drones or missiles. Photograph: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters  ......

Wounded In Russian Hellfire

Please click on the images for glimpses of the Ukrainians wounded by Russian bombing and shelling. IMAGE: Paramedics transfer a wounded Ukrainian soldier, Rostyslav, from a hospital on......

Despite regulatory uncertainties, investors betting big on Web3 startups

If you are a budding developer and interested in Web3, chances are that you will be headed to one of India’s largest-ever meetings of Web3 developers, being held by Polygon, a Web3 platform.......

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

In its never-ending quest to break records, Dubai announced the opening of the “world’s new tallest hotel” -- the Gevora Hotel on Sunday. Located on the Sheikh Zayed Road......

The world's highest bridge is finally complete

8 out of the world's 10 highest bridges are located in China China can now boast of another infrastructure marvel, another world record -- the  Beipanjiang Bridge that spans a rocky gorge,......

China's $20 bn investment to transform India?

Read through the list of 16 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed between China and India during President Xi Jinping's state visit a fortnight ago and it is hard to pin down the $20 billion......

World's coolest futuristic buildings

Some architectural wonders are changing the landscapes of cities. These structures evoke extreme reactions among people. While some may find them beautiful, other may downright reject them. For......

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently.But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour......

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha. IMAGE: Gulzar and Rahul Dev Burman. Photograph: Kind......

'I was living a mother's nightmare'

'Ruksana affected me very deeply.''It was the circumstances around her that changed her in various ways.''Of course, I carry her back home, hoping and praying from the bottom of my heart that......

Meet Alia's soulmate

Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt turns poet on sister Shaheen's birthday: Since we were little you were always my angel you literally gave me wings dancing around with ME......

Gulzar: 5 Memorable Songs

As Gulzar turns 86 on August 18, Subhash K Jha celebrates the iconic figure by picking his five favourite songs.   Humne Dekhi Hai Un Aankhon Ki Mehakti Khushboo, Khamoshi IMAGE: Snehlata in......

Nair's domestic success sparks India Test recall hopes

IMAGE: Karun Nair aggregated 487 runs from seven matches at an average of 49 including a century against Glamorgan in the English County championships. Photograph: Andrew Boyers / Reuters Having......

Are You Happy with India's T20 World Cup Team?

Should India have included Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur, Shikhar Dhawan and Yuzvendra Chahal?Tell us! IMAGE: Ravichandran Ashwin was the surprise call-up into the Indian squad for the T20 World......

PM Modi, Sachin, Sehwag hail Team India on historic win

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant celebrates with Mohammed Siraj after victory over Australia in the fourth Test, at the Gabba, in Brisbane, on Tuesday. Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images The cricket......

Tendulkar showers praise on Shardul, Siraj

IMAGE: Shardul Thakur celebrates after dismissing Cameron Green on Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Gabba, in Brisbane, on Monday. Photograph: Matt Roberts/Getty Images Little......

'Back to business': Shastri preps with team in Sydney

IMAGE: Ravi Shastri and Hardik Pandya in conversation at the nets session on Wednesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ravi Shastri/Twitter   Ahead of their campaign opener next week, the Indian......

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