Legend has it that on the advice of Lord Krishna, Draupadi observed a fast for Arjuna's well-being when he went to the Nilgiris. There are many other stories from Hindu scriptures associated with the celebration of Karwa Chauth

Diamond merchant Nirav Modi lost his appeal against extradition to India. However, he still has a few options left before he is brought back to the country to face trial in the Rs 13,758-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case

A major Iranian missile strike near Tel Aviv’s key military base has raised serious questions about Israel’s air-defence capabilities. Despite intercepting many incoming missiles, several still caused casualties and property damage. Was this a rare breach…

KNP Logistics, one of Britain’s oldest companies, collapsed after a ransomware attack exploited a weak password and hacked into its internal network. The gang of hackers, known as Akira, demanded a ransom of 5 million pounds (Rs 58 crore), which the firm…

Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe was taken into custody today (August 22) by Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Wickremesinghe, who was also previously Prime Minister of Sri Lanka six times, has been accused of misusing state…

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, is set to be Nepal’s next prime minister as his party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has swept the polls. India’s ties with Kathmandu have seen ups and downs in recent years. Will the youth leader…

The Strait of Hormuz remains off limits, oil prices have skyrocketed, markets around the world have crashed and West Asia is in turmoil as the Iran war continues. However, it seems as if Russia is emerging as an early winner from the war. But how?

A viral theory claims US President Donald Trump could be a time traveller, citing 19th-century sketches by Charles Dellschau and novels by Ingersoll Lockwood featuring a character named Baron Trump

The United States is preparing to deploy the elite 82nd Airborne Division to West Asia, even as there is a growing buzz around peace talks. Known for rapid deployment and parachute assaults, the force could play a key role as Washington weighs its next move

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a senior ISIS-linked leader operating in West Africa, was killed in a joint US-Nigeria counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin. The operation comes as American military cooperation with Nigeria is growing as well as ISIS affiliates…

This week, Donald Trump unveiled a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa to be developed by Indian conglomerate Essar. This marks a significant moment for the firm founded by Shashi and Ravi Ruia in 1969, which has witnessed expansion, debt and restructuring

El Niño does not affect every part of the world in the same way. As warm Pacific waters shift eastward, rainfall patterns and atmospheric circulation change, triggering drought in some regions while increasing the risk of heavy rain and flooding elsewhere

Social media often encourages us to cut off people who disturb our peace. But friendships are more complicated than simply keeping or ending them. Experts suggest looking at recurring patterns of harm, considering repair, and recognising that some friendships…

In our weekly roundup, we analyse the midterm election results. What does this ‘dem-olition’ of the Republicans mean for Donald Trump’s next two years as US president? Also, how has it led to tumult within the GOP?

The November 3 midterm election in America has caused a seismic shift in the power corridors. The Democrats humiliated the Republicans across the country, winning control of both houses of Congress, many governorships, and more. The astonishing win, being…

As India celebrates Diwali and the release of the blockbuster movie, Ramayana, we explore how the ancient Sanskrit epic has shaped culture, art, and performance from Southeast Asia to Africa and the Caribbean

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a massive cyber heist in late October, with approximately $6.36 billion stolen in just 20 minutes. While the attack has not been officially attributed to any group, the FBI and several blockchain…

Quiet divorce is gaining attention as more women choose to emotionally withdraw from their marriages without legally separating. Driven by years of disappointment, unequal emotional labour and unmet expectations, the trend allows couples to remain under one…

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression, typically affects people as winter approaches. Researchers have found that exposing those afflicted by this condition to powerful, bright light can help