For many, the sharp pop of a cracked neck brings instant relief, often mistaken for a sign of tension release or improved mobility. The practice, however, extends far beyond the familiar sound and fleeting comfort. As musculoskeletal specialists caution, habitual or forceful neck cracking can compromise delicate cervical structures and, in rare but severe cases,…
Thane: An empty school bus returning to the campus after dropping students home suddenly caught fire while crossing the Mumbra Bypass Road on Tuesday afternoon. Fortunately, no students were on board at the time of the incident, and the driver and cleaner managed to escape safely after noticing the fire.The incident was reported around 3…
Sanju Samson (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Sanju Samson might be on the move ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, and it is creating plenty of speculation in the cricketing world. The Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper-batter, who commands a hefty ₹18 crore, has reportedly requested to be released by his current franchise. Teams like Chennai Super…
The United States has entered uncharted territory as the ongoing government shutdown surpassed all previous records, becoming the longest-ever on Wednesday, exceeding the 35-day benchmark set during Donald Trump’s first term. The stalemate—rooted in a bitter dispute over healthcare spending—has left federal agencies shuttered, key welfare programmes suspended, and millions of Americans bracing for deepening…
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s air quality saw a marginal improvement on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 228 at 9 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).For comparison, the national capital had recorded an AQI of 291 at 4 pm on November 4. Despite a slight improvement,…
Pune: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said Ashish Shelar’s statement that Muslim voters appeared in electoral rolls multiple times and MVA members were silent on it was not good for the unity of the state.“Maintaining social harmony in the state is everyone’s responsibility, especially of those in the govt. If a senior minister…
XRP is facing pressure as price weakens while on-chain activity rises, creating a divergence that leaves traders watching key support levels closely. Summary XRP price falls even as trading and decentralized exchange activity rise, indicating caution Rising volume with declining open interest suggests traders reducing exposure Key support near $2.10, with ETF deadlines and possible…
Ritwik Ghatak was often called the ‘enfant terrible’ of Indian cinema. | Illustration: Soumyadip Sinha His films showed Calcutta as a place of hope and refuge for migrants. To Ghatak, the city was also a character, and one different from the Calcutta in Satyajit Ray or Mrinal Sen’s films. His life and contributions have been unique. There…
Last Updated:November 05, 2025, 11:29 IST Dev Diwali on November 5 is unlike any other, blessed with five rare celestial coincidences. Discover the perfect time, rituals, and how many lamps to light for divine blessings Lamp lighting during ‘Pradosh Kaal’ brings divine blessings. Dev Diwali is being celebrated on November 5, marking a highly auspicious…
Panaji: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand responded to the death of Daniel Naroditsky by assuring action over “unfounded allegations” made by Vladimir Kramnik without significant evidence.Former world champion Kramnik, who won the title from Garry Kasparov in 2000 and then lost it to Anand in 2008, has been the most prolific cheat proclaimer in recent…
