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The next total solar eclipse to visit North America will be April 8, 2024. The duration of totality will be up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds, almost double that of The Great American Eclipse of August 21, 2017. The 2017 total solar eclipse was witnessed by about 20 million people from Oregon to South Carolina, and the upcoming 2024 Great American Eclipse is sure to be witnessed by many millions more. Because of what they saw — the exquisite beauty of the Sun’s corona hanging in the suddenly darkened sky — many millions more will know that a total…

Love fishtail lehengas but not sure if you can pull off the silhouette well? Here is a styling guide with inputs from fashion experts. PS: Don’t forget to take cues from Bollywood divas like Janhvi Kapoor, Kiara Advani and Alanna Panday, who love wearing fishtail lehengas. Reserved exclusively for special occasions and capable of making a woman feel like a royal princess, lehengas are rightful traditional staples in every wedding wardrobe. A glorious twirl moment in a voluminous lehenga is always a fashionable sight worth beholding. But wait, the allure of lehengas is beyond their flares. This is why fishtail…

TOKYO, Japan — Since becoming part of the World Major Marathon series in 2013, the Tokyo Marathon has received over 300,000 applicants every year—with only about 10% chosen and drawn as official participants. This makes it one of the most coveted international and major marathons in the world. Last March 3, over 38,000 participants ran the Tokyo Marathon, and of this number, two Filipinos were given the opportunity by ASICS, an official partner of the race. National athlete and SEA Games medalist Arlan Arbois Jr., and fitness enthusiast, social media influencer and mom Marline Capones were brought by ASICS Philippines to…

Ankita Lokhande’s time on Bigg Boss 17 was filled with controversies, especially regarding her relationship with her husband Vicky Jain. Meanwhile, fans and even her in-laws also accused her of exploiting her past relationship with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput for “sympathy”. However, Ankita recently addressed these accusations head-on and also shed light on her equation with Vicky Jain. In a recent conversation with Zoom, a promo clip of which has surfaced online, Ankita shared that she frequently faces questions about Sushant and that other Bigg Boss contestants too used to ask her about the late actor. Also read | Ankita Lokhande was told to ‘sleep’…

The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is among three free-trade agreements (FTAs) India is pushing to finalise this month, before the Model Code of Conduct, that bars major policy announcements after the release of general election dates, kicks in. The two other deals are with Oman and the UK. While the Oman deal is in advanced stages with legal scrutiny underway, the much anticipated India-UK FTA is also being taken up at the highest level, with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) reviewing the deal late last month. According to a PTI report, UK Secretary of State for Business and…

ENDING SPECULATION about a possible tie-up with Congress as part of the larger opposition bloc INDIA to take on the BJP, Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee Sunday fielded party candidates in all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal. The TMC has fielded former cricketer Yusuf Pathan from Baharampur, known to be a bastion of Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who has been critical of the state government. It also fielded Mahua Moitra from her Krishnanagar seat, signaling that she has retained the faith of the TMC leadership despite her expulsion from the Lok Sabha over the cash-for-query allegations in December last…

One of the critics has been former England skipper Michael Vaughan, who termed the side as a ‘a backroom team made up of cheerleaders’. “I am not one for old-school preparation, with three first-class matches at the start of a tour. Those days are gone, and it’s not needed. But surely with two long breaks, you need to get some cricket into the outside of the team, so they are ready if required, and to keep those in the XI on their toes. It also might help players in the team find form. By doing nothing, you get yourself into…

India’s fashion scene in 2024 reflects the country’s dynamic progress, combining cultural heritage and modern ethos. Check out the top emerging trends inside. India’s fashion scene in 2024 reflects the country’s dynamic progress, with the nation’s sartorial manifestations shaped by both its rich cultural heritage and modern socio-political ethos. Emerging fashion trends follow an exciting path that resonates with both nostalgia and innovation, from embracing historical patterns to declaring cultural identity. “Festive winter 2023 kicked off with a celebratory reminiscence of the silk route when southern Asia thrived in trade. Reliving the cultural confluence that might have existed historically, the season followed the trade…

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Monday’s consecration ceremony as “the beginning of a new time cycle” in a speech to thousands of guests outside temple’s complex. “Today our Lord Ram has come. After centuries of waiting, our Ram has arrived,” Modi said. “Our Ram idol will not stay in a tent anymore. Our Ram idol will stay in a divine temple now.” He added: “The sun of 22 January, has brought with it a wonderful aura. 22 January 2024 is not just a date on a calendar but a beginning of a new time cycle.” “Even a thousand…

Gasuim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhoori Party, has urged Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to formally apologise to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seek “diplomatic reconciliation” to mend bilateral relations. Ibrahim’s demand referred to remarks by Muizzu – regarded as pro-China – earlier in the month referring to India as a bully without naming the country. Amid a diplomatic row with India that erupted after derogatory social media posts by three of his ministers against Prime Minister Modi, President Muizzu on his return home after a five-day high-profile state visit to China on January 13 said, “We may be…