Spread the love Campbell Wilson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India amid mounting financial pressures and a slower-than-expected turnaround of the Tata Group-owned carrier, Air India announced on Tuesday.The carrier, in a statement, said, “Mr Wilson had conveyed his intention to step down in 2026 to Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran and, since then,...
India and the second Space Age
Spread the love India stands at a pivotal crossroads in its journey in space. The era of state-led exploration has given way to the “Second Space Age”—a competitive frontier defined by commercial interests, private enterprise, and new geopolitical ambitions. This collection of articles from The Hindu provides an essential record of how a nation, once celebrated for its “shoestring” successes,...
Trisha shuts down retirement rumours with witty post: ‘Married, quadruplets… anything else?’
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiApr 7, 2026 02:14 PM IST Actor Trisha Krishnan has dismissed rumours about her stepping away from films with a witty Instagram post that quickly caught fans’ attention. The speculation began after actor, filmmaker and YouTuber Chitra Lakshmanan claimed in a recent video that Trisha had quit cinema, adding that a few producers had...
SIR row: Mamata claims names of people belonging to ‘specific communities’ deleted from voter rolls
Spread the love Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused authorities of selectively removing names from the state’s voter rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections.Addressing a rally in Chakdaha in Nadia district, Mamata said the TMC would support individuals whose...
‘The kala in his hand’: How Mukesh Kumar became Delhi Capitals’ go-to bowler
Spread the love Mukesh Kumar has emerged as an unlikely yet vital weapon for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, silencing doubters with discipline and control. Backed by the team management, the Bengal pacer has relied on hard lengths and consistency to deliver. NEW DELHI: At the toss of the Delhi Capitals’ (DC) opening match of the 2026 Indian Premier League...
‘Friendly ties don’t land you up as part of Akhand Bharat’: Pak Senator on India-UAE ties
Spread the love Pakistan Senator Mushahid Hussain on Tuesday raised concerns over the deepening relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates, warning that growing ties between the two countries could have long-term geopolitical implications.Speaking to Dunya News, Hussain defended Islamabad’s decision to repay billions of dollars in loans to the UAE, framing it not as an obligation but as...
India’s nuclear push gets boost as breeder reactor reaches criticality; why it matters
Spread the love NEW DELHI: India has taken a major step towards nuclear fuel self-reliance after its indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained criticality, marking the start of a controlled nuclear reaction and advancing the country’s long-term atomic energy programme.The milestone, confirmed on Monday, marks a crucial stage before full power generation begins. Once operational, the...
‘Dhurandhar 2’ collection day 20: Ranveer Singh film surges past Rs. 1,025 crore
Spread the love Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has scripted history as the first Hindi film to breach the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Globally, the thriller has amassed Rs. 1,622.72 crore, outperforming blockbusters like Jawan. Despite the IPL 2026 season and a 229-minute runtime, the film remains a powerhouse. To boost family viewership, makers have released updated...
Cosmic highlights
Spread the love April’s night sky has had a dazzling start, with a glowing full moon and a brief appearance by Mercury. But there’s more to come. New Moon: The Moon and the Sun will be on the same side of the Earth on April 17. With no moonlight, this will be the perfect time to observe faint objects like...
Shorebird from Australia spotted over 7,400 km away on island in Andamans: Expert
Spread the love “A tagged shorebird that flew more than 7,400 km from South Australia has been spotted on the remote Narcondam Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago,” an expert said on Tuesday (April 7, 2026). “The bird, a Sanderling, was photographed by G. Thikanna, an assistant sub-inspector with the Andaman Police, during a posting on the island,” Mumbai-based...
