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As monsoon clouds darken Kolkata, towards late evening, something magical happens. The skies turn inky blue, and iconic, British-era buildings are swathed in mellow, yellow LED lights. After sleeping through years of soot, rain and crumbling plaster, the clock tower of Magen David Synagogue, domes and minarets of Burhani Masjid, and the wind-whirled angel of victory atop Victoria Memorial, amongst several other buildings, are learning to speak again. Their language being the madeleine-soft yellow luminescence. The Angel of Victory is a 4.9-meter tall, 3.5-tonne bronze statue at the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The notion of draping the…
On Friday, bitcoin fell to as low as $81,104, the lowest since November 21 [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down by 6.53% at $78,719.63 at 12:48 p.m. ET (1748 GMT) on Saturday, continuing its decline from the previous session.On Friday, bitcoin fell to as low as $81,104, the lowest since November 21, while the U.S. dollar gained after former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh was selected as the next Fed chair. Some investors and traders are concerned he might tighten up on cash in the financial system.Warsh has called for regime…
Kuwait Expat Residency Rules 2026: New Fees, Eligibility and Health Insurance Updates In 2026, Kuwait has overhauled its expatriate residency rules, introducing new fee structures and eligibility conditions for foreign residents and their families as part of a broader immigration reform aimed at modernising the system, tightening oversight and standardising procedures. These changes affect how long expats and their dependents can stay, how much they pay, and what documentation they must show when applying or renewing permits.What are Kuwait’s new residency rules?Unified Classification of Family Visas: Under the updated regulations, children and spouses of expatriates are now processed under Article…
NEW DELHI: India’s match against Namibia at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 saw Sanju Samson once again become a talking point on social media, as fans criticised him for failing to make the most of his opportunity.Sanju, who came into the playing XI in place of Abhishek Sharma due to illness, got off to a flying start but was dismissed for 22 off just 8 balls. T20 World Cup | Tilak Varma provides update on Abhishek’s fitness, mindset during rehabDespite the quick cameo, many fans felt he wasted another chance to prove himself at the international level. Social media…
Chennai: Joining issue with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, Congress MP Manickam Tagore, a pretty vocal proponent of “share-power with us” mantra, on Thursday wondered how that demand could be termed a “conspiracy”.Strongly defending his party’s demand, Tagore, without referring to Stalin’s remark against sharing power, asked: “How is it that seeking, in a spirit of friendship, a role (a share) in work to serve the people could be termed as conspiracy.” The Congress leader posted the terse one line message on social media.The MP from Virudhunagar constituency in southern Tamil Nadu also used a ‘thinking face’ emoji,…
Russia is expected to supply Cuba with oil as part of a “humanitarian” effort, the pro-government Izvestia newspaper reported Thursday. Cuba is currently suffering its worst energy crisis in years, driven largely by the United States throttling supplies of Venezuelan oil. The Russian Embassy in Cuba told Izvestia that “as far as we know, Russia is expected to supply oil and petroleum products to Cuba as humanitarian aid in the near future.” On Monday, the Kremlin, a traditional ally of Cuba, accused the United States of attempting to “suffocate” the island nation. Already under U.S. trade embargo for over 60 years,…
Teen dead, 11 held in twin stabbings in Moti Nagar (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Nine minors have been apprehended and two men arrested in connection with two stabbing incidents — one murder and one attempted murder — reported within hours of each other at the same Delhi Development Authority (DDA) park in Moti Nagar, west Delhi, on Monday. In the first case, a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death following an argument over lending his mobile phone to make a call. Police said the teenager was found with a stab wound on his upper back and was declared brought dead…
HYDERABAD: The fizz has gone flat for breezer lovers across Telangana. From neighbourhood wine shops to premium liquor outlets, shelves that once stacked colourful ready-to-drink (RTD) bottles now stand bare.Thanks to a deepening supply crisis triggered by unresolved payment disputes between manufacturers and the excise department, the problem has snowballed into a statewide shortage, leaving shelves empty and retailers scrambling for clarity on fresh supplies. It is the second time a major company has halted supplies over pending dues, disrupting a segment that had steadily carved out a niche among young consumers and women seeking lighter, fruit-flavoured alternatives to beer…
The case surfaced in Feb 2025 when a 600-gram gold bar and a 10-kg silver crown were stolen from a Jain temple on Mint Street in Sowcarpet. CHENNAI: After a year-long search, involving analysis of more than 200 CCTV footages, Chennai police arrested a 60-year-old man from Pune who disguised himself as a monk and burgled several Jain temples in Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka.Police said Jeevan Singh was arrested by a special police team led by inspector Alagammal and produced before a Pune court. A transit warrant was obtained, and he was brought to Chennai by train on Wednesday…
Ahmedabad: The state unit of the Congress party will organise a ‘Jan Aakrosh Sabha’ in Gandhinagar on Feb 16, the first day of the budget session of the Gujarat assembly. State Congress president Amit Chavda said on Thursday they will voice issues faced by youth, farmers, women, tribal communities, and traders of the state.Speaking to reporters at the GPCC headquarters, Chavda said that the party organised four phases of the Jan Aakrosh Yatra in Saurashtra, north Gujarat, and central Gujarat, and that the last leg in south Gujarat will end on Feb 13. “A number of issues concerning youth, farmers,…