North India’s traditional cotton belt, spanning parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, is contracting at a notable pace. Acreage across the three states has fallen by roughly 23 percent in a single season, dropping from about 11.83 lakh hectares to around 9.09 lakh hectares. Punjab has recorded the steepest decline, with cotton area plunging from…
Roller coasters are designed to deliver speed, sharp turns, sudden drops and powerful forces that make the experience exciting. But recent reports involving two women who developed serious brain haemorrhages after riding an extreme coaster have raised an uncomfortable question: can a roller coaster actually damage the brain? The short answer is that it can…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to work unitedly to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism. Addressing the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, he stressed that there can be no place for double standards in dealing with the threat and that terrorism must never be treated as a strategic…
Kia is preparing to make a major entry into India’s premium hybrid SUV space with the upcoming Sorento. Kia Sorento is scheduled to arrive in India on September 4, 2026, bringing a strong-hybrid powertrain, all-wheel drive and three-row practicality to the brand’s lineup. The model is also expected to become Kia’s new flagship SUV for…
Kia is preparing to make a major entry into India’s premium hybrid SUV space with the upcoming Sorento. Kia Sorento is scheduled to arrive in India on September 4, 2026, bringing a strong-hybrid powertrain, all-wheel drive and three-row practicality to the brand’s lineup. The model is also expected to become Kia’s new flagship SUV for…
For years, Mumbai and Delhi have dominated conversations about nightlife in India. Bengaluru, however, is now getting an unexpected global spotlight after being recognised among the world’s leading cities for nightlife in 2026. The ranking has put Bengaluru at 17th globally, giving India’s technology capital another reason to attract attention from international travellers. The result…
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant used a striking image to capture the scale of global money laundering. Addressing the closing session of the 43rd International Symposium on Economic Crime in Cambridge, he observed that the illicit wealth moved around the world in a single year could buy a modest laptop for every one of…
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has criticised the lack of intensity shown by Shubman Gill’s side on the final day of the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Kaif argued that India missed the energy and constant drive that Virat Kohli typically brought to the field, suggesting the result might have been different…
Artificial intelligence is slowly changing the way big movie scenes are created. In Indian cinema, AI in Bollywood is now moving beyond experiments and entering practical production work. One area getting attention is crowd creation, where filmmakers can use digital people to make a scene look packed without hiring hundreds of junior artistes. It sounds like…
Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, is marked by devotion, music, fasting, and joyful rituals across homes and temples. Among the most cherished traditions is the offering of Chappan Bhog, a grand presentation of 56 distinct food items prepared with care and offered to the deity. The practice goes far beyond a simple feast….