Iran faces its worst water crisis in 60 years as Tehran’s reservoirs hit record lows. President Masoud Pezeshkian warns that the capital — home to over 10 million people — could face water rationing or even evacuation if rain doesn’t come soon. Here’s how the crisis unfolded and why experts fear Tehran may soon be uninhabitable.
13 November,2025 05:53 PM IST
Following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, India, which killed over 26 civilians, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply. In a bold response, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, disrupting the flow of water from key rivers into Pakistan. This move has caused a sudden drop in Chenab River inflows after India closed the Baghlihar and Salal dam gates. On May 5, Pakistan's government warned farmers of an impending water crisis. The Indus River System Authority reported a 21% water shortage for the remaining early Kharif season, threatening crops like rice and cotton. As the region braces for agricultural disruption, the suspension of the decades-old treaty signals rising instability in an already tense geopolitical landscape.
06 May,2025 10:59 AM IST
Mother’s Day 2025 is just a few days away and the gift hunt has already begun. The popularity of Mother’s Day celebrations has soared over the years and so has the search for gifts that can make the day even more special. With the soaring popularity of the occasion, brands too have stepped up with gift hampers and offerings - becoming a heavily commercialised day. While such offerings are just a shop or a click away, this Mother’s Day choose something special instead. From memorable keepsakes to curated experiences, here are unique gift ideas for Mother’s Day - curated not by social media campaigns but by love! Take a look.
03 May,2025 05:00 PM IST
Congress leader Shama Mohamed supported cricketer Mohammad Shami’s decision to forgo fasting while traveling and playing during Ramadan. She said, “...In Islam, there is a very important thing during Ramzan. When we are travelling, we don't need to fast (Roza), so Mohammed Shami is travelling and he's not at his own place. He's playing a sport where he can be very thirsty. Nobody insists that when you're playing a sport, you have to fast...It is your deeds which are very important. It (Islam) is a very scientific religion...”
12 March,2025 09:21 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
