Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: On the occasion of Mother’s Day, Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer shared heartfelt thoughts about the woman who has been his biggest source of strength and inspiration. In a video posted by PBKS on X on Sunday, Iyer said, “The woman who inspired me is my mom. She’s…
How climate change is altering bird migration Migratory birds cover great distances to feed and breed, sometimes crossing continents and oceans in record time. Are they being impacted by rising global temperatures?Every spring, cranes, herons, geese and many other bird species migrate long distances to their breeding groundsBirds have always been a source of inspiration…
Germany and Israel mark anniversary in shadow of war Germany and Israel are commemorating the beginning of their postwar relationship, with the war in Gaza omnipresent.Sixty years ago, on May 12, 1965, Germany and Israel established diplomatic relationsafter a long period of preparation. It was anything but a matter of course at the time: World…
Russian strikes on Ukraine (Image: AP) In a significant escalation of hostilities, Kyiv reported over 100 drones launched by Russian forces into Ukraine, on the intervening night of May 10-11. This came shortly after the expiration of a self-imposed Russian ceasefire for 72 hours.Ever since the ceasefire came into effect Kyiv hadn’t reported any drone…
JD Vance and PM Modi (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi told JD Vance India’s response would be “more devastating and strong” if Pakistan does something, sources said on Sunday, reacting to The New York Times’ account of the US Vice President reaching out to the prime minister as tensions between India and…
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi chairs meeting. (ANI) NEW DELHI: A day after ceasefire was declared between India and Pakistan, reports suggested that Operation Sindoor was still active. ANI quoting sources said that “Operation Sindoor remains active, signifying a new reality that the world and Pakistan must acknowledge. Normal relations cannot resume.”Earlier…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer with coach Ricky Ponting during a training session. (PTI Photo) The India-Pakistan conflict has triggered a mixed response from overseas players in the IPL, creating uncertainty about their return for the rest of the tournament. While some coaches, like Ricky Ponting, are staying put, a significant number of players, spooked…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday proclaimed that ‘Operation Sindoor‘ had sent a thunderous message deep into Pakistan, saying that “roar of Indian forces reached all the way to Rawalpindi”, the nerve centre of the Pakistani military establishment.Speaking at the virtual inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow, Singh…
NEW DELHI: Jaish-e-Mohammed‘s headquarters in Pakistan’s Bahawalpur, the command hub of the ISI-backed terror outfit was blown to bits in India’s precision strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor‘, ANI sources confirmed on Sunday.The strike, carried out nearly 100 kilometres deep inside mainland Pakistan, was described by sources as the most powerful of ‘Operation Sindoor’, involving India’s most…
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting was preparing to fly back home when the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was announced. Despite having the option to return to Australia, the legendary cricketer chose to stay, stepping off the plane at the last minute as anxious passengers looked on.Ponting decided to remain in Delhi…
