We survived only because ..., Navy veteran recalls ordeal in Qatar jail

Ragesh Gopakumar, one of the 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel released by the Qatar government, said on Wednesday that they survived the prison days only due to their defence training. IMAGE: Senior BJP......

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Here are the winning entries: A Colourful Dream by Bibek Kunwar   I took this in a felt......

Ask Sikhs In Punjab If They Want Khalistan...

Almost all will say no.Then ask them why they don't push back at those who rise the slogan of Khalistan.Somebody would confront you with a counter-question: If people can talk of a Hindu Rashtra,......

In contact with India, others on mediation bids to end Ukraine war: UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that he has been in 'very close contact' with India and other countries including Turkey, China and Israel on mediation efforts......

How 20 Indian states fare against the world

How big is Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state? One way of answering the question is to take its total area: 95,000 square miles (246,000 sq km). Another way is to think of it as a country. If......

Who owns the most cars in the world?

Despite its aggressive renewable energy policies, Europe's economy is getting more dependent on oil. The reason: cars. And Europe is hardly alone. Although industrialised nations have less than 20......

A big budget check-in

This could be the budget traveller's dream: a cool, air-conditioned room with a refrigerator and a 17 flat-screen television. Tea- and coffee-makers at the bedside and an in-house gym to ensure......

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

Attempts to restart sports are risky, even when played outside. On Tuesday, an Israeli missile slammed into a football match at a tent encampment, killing at least 29 people, Palestinian officials......

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

IMAGE: View during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 closing ceremony before the match. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters Tens of thousands of soccer fans wearing French and Argentinian colours......

Qatar World Cup: Minor offences won't result in arrest

Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIFA /Twitter World Cup fans in Qatar caught committing minor offences such as public drunkenness will escape prosecution under plans being developed by authorities in......

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Ronaldo scores on record-breaking appearance IMAGE: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 197th cap. Photograph: Pedro Nunes/Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home......

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

IMAGE: Ghana's Fatawu Issahaku and Kamaldeen Sulemana look dejected after being eliminated from the World Cup. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Ghana's hopes of expunging the bitter World Cup......