David Beckham Becomes Britain’s First Billionaire Sportsman, Fortune Now at £1.185 Billion
David Beckham, who retired from professional football a decade ago, has reached a new financial milestone. According to the latest Sunday Times Rich List survey, Beckham is now Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, with his wealth continuing to grow even after stepping away from the pitch. The former England captain has not distanced himself from the…
Everest Crowding Crisis Sparks Safety Alarm as Two Indian Mountaineers Die and Record-Holder Demands Quotas
Two Indian mountaineers tragically lost their lives in Mount Everest’s treacherous “death zone” during a week of unprecedented traffic jams on the world’s highest peak, prompting legendary record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa to issue an urgent warning over Nepal’s failure to regulate climbing numbers. The deceased climbers, identified as Sandeep Are and Arun Kumar Tiwari, both…
AIIMS Bhopal Study Calls for Early Screening in Children Suffering from Sickle Cell Disease
A recent study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has highlighted the urgent need for advanced and early health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers identified hidden heart, kidney and sleep-related complications in a large number of patients. The study was carried out by the…
FDA Approves Alembic Pharma’s Generic Alternative to Synthroid
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited has secured a major regulatory victory, receiving final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic levothyroxine sodium tablets. The approval clears the way for the company to market its drug across a comprehensive range of twelve different strengths, stretching from 25 mcg up to 300 mcg. According…
Iran Weighs U.S. Peace Proposal via Pakistani Backchannels as Trump Signals Final Stages of War Talks
Iran has confirmed it is officially examining a new U.S.-backed peace framework delivered via Pakistani intermediaries to permanently conclude the West Asia war, even as both sides continue to exchange aggressive military threats. The diplomatic breakthrough comes alongside an intense surge in regional mediation, highlighted by Pakistan’s Interior Minister completing his second high-profile visit to…
Creativity Meets Nature at Temi Tea Gardens During International Tea Day Fashion Shoot
A spontaneous creative collaboration during a trip to The Temi Bungalow in Sikkim turned into a memorable fashion lookbook celebrating the region’s tea heritage, traditional attire, and Himalayan beauty on the occasion of International Tea Day. The shoot, which was never part of the original travel plans, came together unexpectedly during a stop in Siliguri…
Tata Steel Warns of Rising Input Costs as Global Shipping Rates Surge
A sharp 28 to 30 percent spike in global shipping costs has emerged as the biggest hurdle for Indian steelmakers. Triggered by escalating tensions in West Asia and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict, these geopolitical disruptions are heavily inflating logistics expenses. The primary impact is being felt by companies heavily reliant on imported raw materials. For…
PM Narendra Modi Presents Handcrafted Northeast Silk Stoles to Italian Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting a packet of ‘Melody’ chocolates to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni may have stolen the entire media limelight, but the Indian PM has also gifted other items, including two from the Northeast to his Italian counterparts. Among these items are stoles made of Assam’s Muga silk and Manipur’s Shirui Lily…
NASA hints at future Moon base for extended astronaut missions
NASA is set to unveil new details about its ambitious Moon Base programme during a media briefing scheduled for May 26, 2026, as the agency moves closer to transforming lunar missions from short-term visits into a sustained human presence on the Moon. The news conference will take place at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. at…
Piper Serica Expands Startup Bet with New ₹800 Crore Category-II Bharat Tech Fund
In a major boost to India’s cutting-edge technology ecosystem, Mumbai-based asset manager Piper Serica has announced the launch of its new “Bharat Tech Fund.” The Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) features a base corpus of ₹600 crore alongside a ₹200 crore green-shoe option, bringing the total potential fund size to ₹800 crore. The fund is…
