A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck the Northern Molucca Sea region in Indonesia, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake, which hit early on Thursday local time, had depth of 35km and its epicentre was 127km (79 miles) west-northwest of Ternate, Indonesia, the USGS said. The US tsunami warning system said tsunami waves…
Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…
The orders come from people they have never met: firebomb this particular address, and you’ll get paid a few hundred dollars. There have been almost 300 tobacconists hit in Victoria since late 2023, but there are now different types of businesses that have been targeted in the past fortnight: nightclubs, restaurants and bars. At least…
The Film and Television Institute of India has decided to re-conduct its entrance examination for all candidates after disruptions were reported at a Delhi centre during the April 26 test.In an official statement, the institute said the decision was taken after reviewing a report by a committee formed to examine the issue. Based on its…
Stories about miscarriage and pregnancy loss can be underrepresented on screen, and Cullen hopes this show will create “a space for someone to share”. Essiedu attributes the lack of conversation around these topics to a broader discomfort around grief. “There’s a sensitivity around any kind of grief and an assumption that those questions shouldn’t be…
A memorable moment from television history saw Govinda stepping away from his usual comic timing and energetic persona to share something far more personal. Appearing on ‘Indian Idol 13’ with wife Sunita Ahuja and daughter Tina Ahuja, the actor surprised everyone with a heartfelt gesture that quickly became one of the most talked-about highlights of…
Miles Teller, best known for his acclaimed performances in ‘Whiplash’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, is celebrating a major business win. The actor, 39, has sold his minority stake in Finnish-style canned cocktail brand, as part of a USD 325 million acquisition. However, this business move doesn’t mean that the artist’s focus from acting has shifted….
Deadly bowel cancer can be significantly slashed by incorporating one item into your daily breakfast (Image: Getty) A scientist has discussed how the risk of deadly bowel cancer can be significantly reduced by consuming one item for breakfast each day. Justin Stebbing, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University. Justin Stebbing, writing on The Conversation…
File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India had taken a “defining step” in its civil nuclear journey after the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained criticality, marking a major milestone in the country’s nuclear energy programme.In a post on X, PM Modi said…
Environmental change is inevitable. Still, when it affects the landscapes around us, it can be disconcerting, leading to negative mental health impacts. A word with multiple meanings, connotations, interpretations, and applications characterizes the complex emotions of experiencing change to, disorientation in, and alienation from the familiar at home: dépaysement. Homesickness does not capture the full…
