Harry Kane and Ghana witch doctor England’s goalless World Cup draw against Ghana sparked attention both on and off the pitch after a Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he had placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane and later “released” it following the match.Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed spiritualist who previously claimed responsibility for a…
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to receive a red card under football’s new rule against covering the mouth while speaking to an opponent during a FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Turkey in San Francisco.The incident took place just before half-time with Paraguay leading 1-0. Almiron, 32, was seen covering his mouth with…
MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday hit out at the BJP over the alleged irregularities in donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, claiming the alleged “robbery” reflected a complete breakdown of law and order.In an editorial published in its mouthpiece Saamana, the party accused the BJP of “looting” the Ram Temple and also targeted Union…
Entering ancient temples can trigger uncontrollable emotions and tears, even without a clear reason. This phenomenon is attributed to the temples’ architecture and energy, designed to affect the mind and body. These sacred spaces may also activate ‘Asht Satvik Bhav,’ eight involuntary bodily reactions that manifest during intense devotion or spiritual experiences. Have you ever…
For years, it sat unnoticed among thousands of geological specimens, catalogued and stored without attracting much attention. The fossil had been collected during an expedition to Antarctica in the mid-1980s and then quietly placed within a museum collection, where it remained for nearly four decades.Only recently did a closer examination reveal that the modest-looking specimen…
Image: University of Würzburg Getting stuck in sand has ended dreams of exploration before. On Mars, where loose dunes, soft soil and rocky terrain stretch for thousands of kilometres, a trapped rover can mean the loss of years of scientific work and millions in investment. Now, researchers in Germany have turned to an unlikely source…
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have caused fuel shortage and resulted in rationing supplies. Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries have triggered a deepening fuel crisis across Russia, with restrictions on gasoline purchases now imposed in 53 regions and motorists facing long queues and rationing, according to a Wall Street Journal…
Surat: A domestic dispute in Bhatha village turned fatal evening when a 31-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her husband with a potato peeler during a quarrel on Tuesday evening, leading to his death and her arrest by Ichhapore police.Police said Manisha Rathod and her husband, Raju Yadav, both 31, got into an argument after Yadav returned…
Panaji: Goa’s monsoon rainfall deficit has narrowed to 47% following a surge in rainfall across the state over the past 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department data.The state recorded an average of 56mm rainfall on June 25, against the normal of 31.6mm, representing a 77.4% excess for the day.Despite the recent spell, Goa…
Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in Hindu religion. The day is purely dedicated to worship Lord Vishnu and devotees offer their sincere prayers to the Lord. There are 24 Ekadashi observances in a year. Ekadashi occurs twice a month during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. The day is observed with pure devotion…
