Kylian Mbappe of France (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images) France have secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup, with Kylian Mbappé leading the charge. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential ban from Portugal’s opening match if his team manages to win their European qualifying group.France achieved qualification with a convincing 4-0 victory against Ukraine…
Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025-winning Indian cricket team, with students in Chennai. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: Fourteen — nine in T20I and five in 50-over format — that’s the number of World Cups Harmanpreet Kaur has played. And over all these years, it had been the same story of heartbreaks and near-misses….
Gold’s intraday technical setup points toward short-term consolidation with a bearish bias. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing some bearish bias, and a period of short-term consolidation is likely, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his strategy for gold investors:Gold futures on MCX…
Carrots are one of the most popular and nutritious vegetables you can grow at home. Rich in vitamin A, fibre, potassium, vitamin K1, and antioxidants, they support eyesight, immunity, heart health, and overall wellness. Growing carrots at home allows you to enjoy fresh, chemical-free produce while controlling soil quality, water, and plant care. Unlike store-bought…
Chapra Assembly constituency, located in Saran district, is a General category seat and one of the six assembly segments of the Saran parliamentary constituency. Counting of votes in the constituency began on Friday that will ultimately reveal who’ll get the MLA seat.Chhoti Kumari of the BJP, Shatrughan Kumar of the RJD, and Jai Prakash Singh…
In a world where seeing is no longer believing, India is facing a new digital menace: AI-generated deepfakes. These hyper-realistic videos and audio clips don’t just distort reality. They manipulate public perception, spread misinformation and undermine trust in democracy itself. With 85.5% of Indian households owning at least one smartphone, mobile phones have become India’s…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-end world number one ranking by defeating Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 at the ATP Finals in Turin, surpassing Jannik Sinner in the standings.Alcaraz, who claimed two Grand Slam titles this season, will maintain his top position in Monday’s rankings. His victory over Musetti also confirmed his…
MUMBAI: With foreign funds slowing down their investments into Indian equities in the last few years, their aggregate holding in Indian companies has come down to 16.9%, the lowest level seen in over 15 years. In contrast, at 10.9% holding, domestic mutual funds (DMFs) are now at a life-high level, a report by NSE said.Researchers…
Avoid fake NCERT textbooks as CBSE issues advisory for CBSE-affiliated schools and parents NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, has issued a circular advising all CBSE-affiliated schools and parents to procure only genuine NCERT textbooks. The advisory highlights concerns about unauthorised sellers supplying counterfeit…
Reflecting on his journey, Omkar Kapoor, the beloved ‘chhota baccha’ from that iconic 90s track, fondly recalls his days as a child star. He reminisces about the thrilling moments on set with legends like Govinda and Sridevi, cherishing the wisdom they imparted. Kapoor highlights the magic of retaining childlike wonder and enthusiasm, which fuels the…
Everyone’s obsessed with diet sodas. From weight loss to dental health, many are raving about these sugar-free drinks. But are diet sodas really harmless. One claim that’s taking the internet by storm: diet sodas won’t give you cavities. The logic seems bulletproof — a beverage sans sugar means cavity-causing bacteria starve. But is it really…
Step into the sands of time, where ancient wisdom meets modern energy. Egyptian astrology doesn’t just look to the stars; it listens to the gods. Each day, divine forces like Ra, Bastet, Thoth, and Anubis stir the energies around you, shaping your path in subtle, sacred ways. Whether you’re seeking clarity, strength, love, or a…
Analysts indicate favourable conditions for equities, citing reduced retail inflation, export policy support measures, and positive corporate earnings results. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday on weak global cues. While Nifty50 was below 25,800, BSE Sensex was down almost 300 points. At…
NEW DELHI: BJP’s Vinay Bihari has moved ahead in the initial trends, with VIP’s RK Pratap Singh and Jan Suraaj’s Sunil Kumar trailing behind him. The seat, part of the Valmiki Nagar parliamentary constituency and a General category assembly segment, has historically been shaped by fierce BJP–RJD contests. In the 2020 Assembly elections, Vinay Bihari…
Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant (Agency Photos) India sprung a few surprises in their playing XI as South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening Test at Eden Gardens on Friday. The most notable omission from the lineup was, of course, Sai Sudharsan. The South African team includes Aiden Markram,…
MUMBAI: Sebi is proposing that companies filing IPO documents should file a summary of the offer with most important points in it. It’s also proposing to do away with the practice of filing an abridged offer document.Sebi is also proposing to include shares pledged by the promoters of an IPO-bound company for lock-in by the…
The Class of 2026 faces a job market dimmed by corporate caution and macroeconomic volatility. According to the semiannual survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), more than half of 183 employers rated the upcoming graduate job market as poor or fair, marking the most pessimistic outlook since the early months…
(Picture Courtesy: Twitter) Dulquer Salmaan’s much-anticipated period drama ‘Kaantha’ has finally hit theatres and early Twitter reactions suggest that the film is already emerging as one of the actor’s most acclaimed performances to date.The movie, also featuring Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse, and Rana Daggubati, began receiving praise right from its media premiere, with several critics calling…
NEW DELHI: Bihar moves into the verdict stage on Friday as counting began at 8 am, alongside bypoll results for eight assembly seats across six states as well as union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Early counting trends in Bihar showed the ruling NDA ahead in 49 assembly seats, while the opposition INDIA bloc was…
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs welcome their first baby together (Getty Images) Cardi B is now a mom of four! The rapper shared the news with the same mix of honesty, flair and bold energy her fans know so well. She confirmed the arrival of her first child with Stefon Diggs through an emotional Instagram…
