An Inuit kayak, war clubs and masks were among the items handed over to Canadian bishops, who vowed to transfer them to Indigenous groups. But some have criticized the “church-to-church” restitution process.The Vatican returned 62 Indigenous artifacts to Canada on Saturday.The items included an Inuit kayak, wampum belts, war clubs and masks, many of which […]
On a crumbling rank turner at Eden Gardens, memories of Chennai 2021 and Mumbai 2024 resurfaced for India as Simon Harmer masterminded a brilliant defence of 123, delivering South Africa their first Test win on Indian soil since 2010. South Africa sealed a 30-run victory in the opening Test on Sunday to go 1-0 up […]
In this undated image, Stephen Bryant appears in court. (The Item via AP) Stephen Bryant, 44, was executed by firing squad at a prison in Columbia on Friday, the South Carolina Department of Corrections said. He pleaded guilty to three murders committed during a 2004 crime spree in which he killed three people and scrawled […]
Venus has always been known as Earth’s hostile twin, but new findings suggest it is becoming even more unpredictable for upcoming space missions. The planet already challenges spacecraft with extreme heat, crushing pressure, and corrosive clouds. Yet, scientists now believe its atmosphere is behaving in ways that increase the risks for orbiters, flybys, and potential […]
Rohini Acharya (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Lalu Prasad Yadav‘s daughter, Rohini Acharya, who announced her separation from both her family and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Saturday, has now levelled fresh and explosive allegations against her brother and party leader Tejashwi Yadav. Just a day after declaring she was distancing herself, Rohini accused Tejashwi […]
Millions of Americans greeted the end of the record-setting 43-day government shutdown and the resumption of food stamp benefits with relief, but others are learning they could soon lose federal food aid permanently under a new Republican tax and spending law.Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins directed USDA staff during the shutdown to press states towards compliance […]
Britain on Saturday signalled a far harsher turn in its immigration approach, unveiling plans for what officials are calling the most sweeping overhaul of the country’s asylum system in modern times.The reforms, modelled on Denmark’s much-criticised hard-line framework, represent a major shift for the Labour government as it faces growing anti-immigration sentiment and mounting pressure […]
India will need to script history to win their ongoing Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. To take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, they must chase down 124, which would be the highest successful run-chase at the venue. India currently hold the record, having overhauled 117 in November 2004. Chasing […]
The Eden Gardens has been a talking point even before the start of the ongoing first Test between India and South Africa. If it was how the pitch will behave as far as the turn on the wicket is concerned, before the game started, the discussion hovered around on the prospect of the encounter finishing […]
Carlos Prates and Leon Edwards. Image via: MMA Fighting Carlos Prates walked into UFC 322 with confidence, but he left Madison Square Garden with a career-changing knockout over former welterweight champion Leon Edwards. The Brazilian striker delivered the kind of finish that shifts the balance of a division, handing Edwards the first knockout loss of […]
