Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has proposed a three-step strategy to safeguard India’s trade interests as discussions with the United States have stepped into the “advanced stage.” The agency has suggested measures like scaling back Russian oil imports, seeking trade parity and resuming talks on fair terms. ‘Very Good…’: Trump Drops Major Russian Oil Reveal…
The Centre has approved 62 additional postgraduate seats across six government medical colleges in Odisha for 2025-26, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Friday. Terming it a major boost to medical education and healthcare in western Odisha, Majhi thanked the Union Health Ministry and said the move would strengthen specialised services and academic training…
Veteran actress Mumtaz reminisced about her early film career, noting that while some seniors like Waheeda Rehman were welcoming, others remained distant. She also highlighted her enduring friendships with Anju Mahendru and Poonam Sinha. Mumtaz recently stated she’s open to a comeback but only for roles that suit her current persona, ruling out playing mothers…
In the heart of Kathmandu’s old city, amid the chaos of ringing temple bells, swirling incense, and prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, lives a little girl who is no ordinary child. She is the Kumari, the only living goddess in the world. Chosen from a Buddhist community and worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists,…
Every year, the day following Devuthani Ekadashi, on the Dwadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the month of Kartika, Tulsi Vivah is performed. The day is considered an extremely auspicious for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Tulsi. On this sacred day, marriage ceremony of Lord Shaligram (manifeestation of Lord Vishnu) and Goddess…
Shreyas Iyer (L) was injured after completing a running catch in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. (AP) Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. The 30-year-old vice-captain sustained the injury while attempting…
‘Fast & the fruity-ous’: Dutch train crashes into truck, launches pears into the sky It looked like a scene straight out of a slapstick movie with a freight train tearing through a truck piled high with pears but for the residents near the Dutch town of Waalwijk, the so-called “Fruit Flight” was all too real….
Gautam Gambhir and Abhimanyu Easwaran Indian opener Abhimanyu Easwaran has praised head coach Gautam Gambhir’s influence on his batting technique. Gambhir is currently leading Team India in Australia for a five-match T20I series, where they trail 0-1 after two matches.Gambhir took charge as the national team’s head coach in July. Under his leadership, India secured…
Abhishek Sharma (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images) The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch tested every Indian batter in the second T20I against Australia, but Abhishek Sharma once again stood tall. While wickets tumbled around him, the young opener showed remarkable composure and strokeplay to score a fluent half-century, the lone bright spot in India’s four-wicket defeat….
The United States is nearing the longest federal government shutdown in history, having remained closed for the entire month with no resolution in sight. Economists have warned that the longer the impasse drags on, the greater the risk that the economy, already showing signs of strain, could shift from bending to breaking.“The economy is fragile…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially commenced the registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. JEE is one of India’s most competitive engineering entrance examination cycle for the 2026–27 academic session. The online application window will remain open from October 31 to November 27, 2025 (till 9:00 PM), and the fee payment can…
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has many fans across the country, but one fan stands out for an extraordinary reason. Shashikant Pedwal not only looks strikingly similar to the megastar but has also dedicated his life to spreading happiness through that resemblance. A few months ago, a video of Pedwal meeting spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj went…
Most people blame acidity, stress, or bad eating habits when they feel bloated or nauseous after meals. But doctors say that, in some cases, these mild symptoms could point to something more serious, gastric or stomach cancer.According to Dr Ankit Jain, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, gastric cancer often develops quietly. “The…
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…
Jemimah Rodrigues reacts after winning the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal. (PTI Photo) NAVI MUMBAI: Soon after she played the innings of her life — a brilliant unbeaten 127 off 134 balls — to script India’s five-wicket win over giants Australia in the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup at the DY Patil…
FILE – This Sept. 16, 2016 file image made from a video shows the 18-karat toilet, titled “America,” by Maurizio Cattelan in the restroom of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. (AP Photo, File) LONDON: For sale: The world’s most valuable toilet, a lavatory literally worth its weight in gold. Sotheby’s announced Friday…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan legend Wasim Akram has thrown his full support behind Babar Azam, saying the star batter still has “plenty of cricket left in him” and can achieve much more for the country. Babar has endured a lean run in recent months, struggling to find consistency across formats. He even…
India celebrate win against Australia (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The ICC has announced the officials for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Final between India and South Africa, scheduled for Sunday at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams have been appointed as on-field umpires for the historic match, where…
MUMBAI: The Rs 1,668-crore IPO for Orkla India, the Indian arm of the Norwegian conglomerate, was subscribed nearly 49 times at close of bidding on Friday.Data from BSE showed that while the institutional part was subscribed almost 118 times, the portion reserved for high networth investors (HNIs) was subscribed 54 times. Data also showed that…
In an era when children’s first reflex upon waking is to check a screen, Wisconsin has taken a hard stance. The state on Friday became the 36th in the nation to restrict cellphones and electronic devices in classrooms, after Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill mandating districts to prohibit phone use during instructional…
