John Kear dies aged 71 as Rugby League pays tribute / Image: File Rugby league has lost one of its most admired and influential figures following the death of John Kear at the age of 71.Known for his tactical brilliance, infectious enthusiasm and ability to inspire underdog teams, Kear spent more than four decades serving…
Middle East chaos has kept the crucial Strait of Hormuz squeezed for over three months now, disrupting one of the world’s busiest energy corridors, sending ripples across nations. But amid the chaos, India may have quietly found a Plan B — Oman.India’s free trade agreement with Oman, which comes into effect on June 1, could…
Veteran action director Sham Kaushal recently surprised fans by posting an old photograph from the sets of Aamir Khan’s blockbuster ‘Dangal’. The black-and-white image, shared on social media, captures Kaushal sitting among wrestlers during a scene from the 2016 sports drama. While many remember him for designing action sequences behind the camera, few may know…
DHSE Kerala plus two SAY, improvement exam registration 2026 The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala has started the registration process for the Plus Two SAY (Save A Year) and Improvement Examination 2026 from June 1, 2026. Students who wish to apply can do so through their respective schools. The last date to submit…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of cricket’s biggest match-winners, scoring an unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL final in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, Kohli guided the team home and finished the season with 675 runs. Head coach Andy Flower praised…
The following article is an advertorial. It was a clean sweep. All three Defender Dakar D7X-Rs crossed the finish line at the 2026 Desafio Ruta 40 in Argentina. All three Defender Dakar D7X-R race cars completed one of the toughest rally-raid events on the calendar. Stephane Peterhansel and Mika Metge secured victory in the Stock…
NEW DELHI: India has recorded a significant decline in infant deaths over the past decade, with the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) falling to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. Yet behind the national progress lies a sharply uneven picture, with some states approaching developed-world child survival standards while others continue to struggle with…
Giant posters in Coimbatore suggest K Annamalai may launch a new political movement. Supporters are calling for his leadership. COIMBATORE: Giant posters put up by supporters of former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai across Coimbatore have intensified political speculation that he could be preparing to launch a new political movement amid reports of growing…
A 70-foot Lionel Messi statue in Kolkata, deemed structurally unstable after recent storms, was safely dismantled and removed from Lake Town. KOLKATA: A 70-foot-tall statue of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi was removed from Kolkata’s Lake Town area on Monday after authorities found the structure had become unstable following recent storms.Public Works Department (PWD) officials…
NEW DELHI: Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has praised India’s growing influence in West Asia, saying New Delhi has a “huge role to play” in bringing stability to the region amid continuing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.Speaking about India’s role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, Azar said India’s expanding economic power and trade…
