
Aditi Bhaduri
As large parts of the world celebrate Buddha Purnima, tradition reminds us that over 2,500 years ago, Prince Siddhartha Gautama—who would become Gautama Buddha, the Enlightened One—was born on this day. It is also believed that on this very day, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya in prese...Read more
Sushma Ramachandran
The global economy continues to face severe disruptions due to the US–Israel conflict with Iran, with crude oil prices once again crossing the $100-per-barrel mark. Iran’s blockad...Read more
Ashhar Alam/New Delhi
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has opened up about the emotional toll of high-pressure cricket, revealing that she finds comfort and clarity in the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita during difficult phases of her career.
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New Delhi
High-income countries are on track to eliminate cervical cancer -- preventable through vaccination and screening -- by 2048, while low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will see only slight reductions over the next century, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.<...Read more
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Samsung’s next-generation Ultra flagship may arrive with a major camera redesign if recent leaks are anything to go by. Although the Galaxy S26 Ultra debuted only a few months ago, speculation surrounding its successor, likely to be called the Galaxy S27 Ultra is already ...Read more