Mayank Chakraborty and Pratitee Bordoloi (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th Grandmaster and the first from the Northeast region last March. He is still 17, but talking to him, however, gives away very little about his age; he sounds more like a man with years of experience on his shoulders.On Tuesday, he…
Entire village engulfed by raging flash flood in terrifying video (Video credit: X) Footage filmed by locals captures the terrifying moment a massive flash flood tears through a village in Nepal, sending residents running for higher ground as torrents of mud and water sweep through the settlement.In one of the videos, people can be seen…
A video shows a woman allegedly abusing security guards at a Greater Noida housing society GREATER NOIDA: A video showing a woman allegedly abusing and threatening security guards at a Greater Noida housing society has surfaced on social media, drawing attention to her conduct during a heated confrontation at the society gate.The incident took place…
First look at ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ sequel released. (Twitter) Brad Pitt made a lasting impact with his performance as Cliff Booth in the first film, ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ and now he is ready for a major return. From the mind of David Fincher, the follow-up to Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once…
Raksha Bandhan is not merely a family celebration; traditionally, it is a sacred ritual representing protection, affection, responsibility and the strengthening of the sibling bond.In 2026, Raksha Bandhan will be observed on Friday, August 28 in India. The Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 and continues until the morning of August 28. For New Delhi,…
Aerial view of Hong Kong’s skyline (Photo: Reuters) Hong Kong’s property market had enjoyed a prolonged period of recovery, with residential prices benefiting from improving sentiment and steady demand. But after months of gains, the market showed signs of losing some momentum in July, as buying activity came under pressure from developments in financial markets…
A twin-engine training aircraft crashed in a field near Natthupurwa village. KANPUR:One trainee pilot was killed and another critically injured after a twin-engine training aircraft crashed in a field near Natthupurwa village, close to Ganga Barrage, on Thursday afternoon.Emergency teams reached the crash site following the incident.Further details about the cause of the crash and…
IICT, Netflix announce scholarships for 100 students The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) and Netflix have announced scholarships for 100 students across six professional programmes, with financial support covering 50 per cent to 80 per cent of the applicable programme fee.Applications for the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies-Netflix scholarships opened on August 24 and…
China rejects Nepal’s ‘dam collapse’ claim China on Thursday rejected Nepal’s claim that the collapse of a “geological disaster dam” on the Chinese side triggered the massive devastation in Nepal.The Chinese embassy in Nepal called the claim “fake news”, including an allegation that China had failed to issue an early warning to the Nepali side,…
A C-130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force carries relief and medical supplies to Nepal within hours of the deadly flash floods. (Image credit: IAF) India’s armed forces have, once again, stepped up beyond the country’s own borders, and this is far from the first time. From responding to natural disasters to evacuating civilians caught…
