India’s Nobel paradox: Why Mahatma Gandhi remains the most famous non-winner

Spread the love       An AI-generated image Almost 130 years after Alfred Nobel’s death, the prize named after him continues to be among the world’s most coveted honours, recognising extraordinary achievements in fields such as physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.A widely recounted, though sometimes disputed, story about the Swedish businessman, chemist, and inventor of dynamite suggests that the...

The Hundred: Will PAK allow Abrar to earn PKR 7 crore during bilateral commitments?

Spread the love       Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed celebrates during the T20 World Cup. (AP) NEW DELHI: In a rare instance of a Pakistani cricketer being picked by an Indian Premier League (IPL)-backed franchise, Abrar Ahmed‘s signing at The Hundred auction could leave the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a tricky spot, with the spinner’s availability potentially clashing with Pakistan’s bilateral tour...

‘Surviving loan by loan’: Pak’s wallet could take another hit from soaring oil prices

Spread the love       As the Middle East war continues to escalate, tensions are mounting for the South Asian nation of Pakistan. The country is facing an economic crisis as Iran has disrupted fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, its main oil supply route. Pakistan relies on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for over 85% of its crude...

MS Dhoni’s last IPL season? Ex-cricketer makes big prediction

Spread the love       MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could be the “last time” fans see MS Dhoni playing for Chennai Super Kings.As the IPL 2026 season approaches, discussions around Dhoni’s retirement have once again gathered momentum. Gautam Gambhir reflects on India’s World Cup win...

Iran strike on UAE’s Fujairah port oil terminal triggers huge fire – watch

Spread the love       (Picture from X) The UAE once again bore the brunt of the Middle East crisis as Iran reportedly struck oil storage facilities at the port of Fujairah on Saturday, triggering a massive blaze at the strategic oil terminal, according to reports cited by Türkiye Today.A fire broke out at oil storage facilities in Fujairah following the drone...

America’s low-cost reply to Iran’s Shahed drones? US launches LUCAS from aircraft carrier – watch

Spread the love       Video released by US Navy (Video/X) The United States Navy has released a video showing the launch of its Low‑cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drone from the flight deck of the USS Santa Barbara in the Arabian Gulf.The clip shows the first-ever launch of the LUCAS drone from a naval ship, highlighting the growing role of...

‘We’re going to create … ‘: Suryakumar Yadav pens emotional note

Spread the love       Suryakumar Yadav (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav marked a special milestone as he completed five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on March 14, 2022, when he made his debut against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Coincidentally, it was the same venue where he recently...

Did Trump reject Putin’s Iran deal to end war? What was the offer

Spread the love       Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump (File photo) Vladimir Putin couldn’t make an offer Donald Trump would not refuse? During a phone call with Trump this week, Putin proposed that Russia take custody of Iran’s enriched uranium as part of a broader deal linked to end the ongoing war, while leveraging the shifting dynamics in the Middle East,...

Robberies grow bolder and more organised with guns, knives and deception

Spread the love       Despite the digital age, India witnesses daring real-life heists targeting large cash movements and businesses NEW DELHI: Despite the rapid growth of the digital era, where online transactions and digital payments dominate everyday life, incidents resembling the daring robberies of the popular series Money Heist continue to unfold in real life across India. From crowded marketplaces in...

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam; mayor calls it targeted attack

Spread the love       (IANS file photo) An explosion damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Saturday, Sky News reported, citing Dutch media.Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema said she believed the overnight blast was a targeted attack against the Jewish community.Police and fire services responded quickly to the incident, and the damage to the school was reported to be limited.It...

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