NEW DELHI: The iconic “Dancing Girl” of Mohenjo-daro, one of the most celebrated artefacts of the Indus Valley Civilisation, appeared in an altered form in the NCERT’s new Class 9 arts textbook, with its traditionally bare torso visually covered, sparking debate over the representation.The 4,500-year-old bronze figurine, traditionally depicted with its bare torso visible, appears…
Supreme Court of India. File | Photo Credit: S. Subramanium Human rights activists have welcomed the Supreme Court’s first-of-its-kind guidelines aimed at protecting survivors of human trafficking, saying the directions recognise the rights of victims and address long-standing gaps in rescue and protection measures. On May 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of India in Prajwala…
Image credit: AP US President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as a “very difficult guy”, while defending the newly announced US-Iran agreement and arguing that Israel should be grateful for Washington’s role in preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.Speaking to a New York Times reporter, Trump also praised…
Wholesale inflation accelerated as higher prices of fuel, power, manufactured goods and food items pushed up input costs across the economy. (AI image) US-Iran war impact: Reflecting the impact of the US-Iran conflict, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for the month of May rose sharply to 9.68% from 8.26% in April. This is the…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (ANI Photo) The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 is gathering pace across the three host nations — the United States, Mexico and Canada — with the tournament already delivering plenty of drama in its opening days. Twelve matches have been completed so far, with half of the record 12 groups…
For a few precious months each year, the brightest and most photogenic region of the Milky Way rises high enough above the horizon to create one of nature’s most spectacular night-time displays. June marks the beginning of peak Milky Way season across much of the Northern Hemisphere, offering photographers their best opportunity to capture the…
A vast area of Antarctica that should be covered in winter sea ice is instead lying largely exposed to the ocean, alarming scientists and raising fresh concerns about the future of the frozen continent. Satellite observations show that roughly 650,000 square kilometres of sea ice, an area comparable to the size of France, has failed…
The long-held belief that studying abroad naturally leads to a career overseas is facing a reality check. Fresh insights from Student Circus reveal an 89% surge in engagement with India-based job opportunities among students abroad between 2023 and 2024. As global immigration pathways become more uncertain and India’s corporate landscape expands, many internationally educated Indians…
Mohsin Akhtar is back in the spotlight after announcing his marriage to Nidhaa Bhatt, nearly two years after his separation from actress Urmila Matondkar. While many know him as Urmila’s former husband, Mohsin has built a diverse career spanning modelling, acting and business, carving out an identity beyond his personal life. Mohsin shared the news…
Sikkim does not reveal itself all at once. Roads twist through forests, villages appear unexpectedly on mountain slopes, and distant snow peaks seem to shift with every bend. Despite being India’s second-smallest state, it contains an astonishing variety of landscapes. Monasteries stand above river valleys, glacial lakes sit beneath windswept ridges, and quiet towns offer…
