In a poignant reminder of the fragility of life, Melanie Watson, best known for her iconic portrayal of Kathy Gordon in the classic ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’ has passed away at the age of 57. Her battle with brittle bone disease was a testament to her strength, yet her sudden decline on December 26th caught many by…
A senior finance executive at Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has resigned, citing Delhi’s severe air pollution as the primary reason. Rajkumar Bafna’s decision highlights the growing health crisis in the capital, where toxic air has become a daily struggle for residents. His departure underscores the significant personal cost of living in a city with hazardous…
Tiger (1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022) Year 2026 comes with a new sense of power, but it is necessary to utilise it with care and guidance. At the beginning of the year, the planets Mars and Saturn will rule the day, and you may experience this as a very active and restless period…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While Nifty50 was above 26,050, BSE Sensex was above 85,000. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 26,074.75, up 18 points or 0.069%. BSE Sensex was at 85,082.51, up 41 points or 0.048%.Stock…
PORT SUDAN: For eight days, Sudanese farmer Ibrahim Hussein led his family through treacherous terrain to flee the fighting in southern Kordofan — the latest and most volatile front in the country’s 31-month-old conflict.“We left everything behind,” said the 47-year-old, who escaped with his family of seven from Keiklek, near the South Sudanese border.“Our animals…
BHOPAL: A seven-year-old son of a tenant died from a gunshot wound to the head after the 14-year-old son of the landlord allegedly accidentally opened fire with his father’s licensed rifle at his house in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district on Saturday night.The victim’s family has alleged murder, claiming in their police complaint that another rifle…
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the notable absentees, Delhi and Mumbai have decided to field first against Saurashtra and Chhattisgarh respectively in the third round of Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday. The Vijay Hazare Trophy witnessed a blockbuster Friday, marked by centuries, match-turning spells and narrow finishes across…
NEW DELHI: Former India captain Anil Kumble has shed light on the evolving role of Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan for the Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season, pointing to a strategic shift in how the franchise may use its premier spinner.Speaking on the ‘TATA IPL Auction Review’, JioStar expert Kumble said…
NEW DELHI: Private equity investments in real estate fell 29% this year to $3.5 billion due to lower inflow of funds in housing and warehousing projects, according to Knight Frank India. Private equity (PE) investments stood at $4.9 billion during the preceding year. Inflow of PE funds hit record $6.7 billion during the 2018 calendar…
CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota exam 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will open the application correction window today, December 29, 2025, for candidates who applied for the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) 2026 examination for Group A, Group B and Group C posts.Candidates can make corrections in their online application form during the following…
Snakes are the least understood animals on the planet. They are elusive, mostly dangerous, and experts know surprisingly quite little about them. These slithering reptiles are known for their adaptability, and diversity. They are revered in many societies, and feared in others. Although a vast majority of them don’t seek to harm, they are feared…
With 2026 fast approaching, the new year is all set to bring new hopes and a new beginning. However, it is also important to reset and reinvigorate the inner strength. This comes with bringing positive changes that add resilience to the individual. According to numerology, a person’s date of birth can suggest certain tips that…
NEW DELHI: Air quality in Delhi has deteriorated, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 403 as reported by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This is considered “severe” according to the CPCB’s categorization system. The India Meteorological Department has also issued an orange alert for dense fog throughout the city. ‘Can’t Stay Two…
Time to screen social media LONDON: A frustrated father in Spain, whose teenage daughter regularly sidesteps parental controls that block social media, wants the government to ban apps like TikTok and Instagram for children. In France, a mother of three worries about social media’s effect on young people and will not give her children smartphones…
VADODRA: Writings by PM Narendra Modi and Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar have been introduced at Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) in a new BA (English) minor course launched under National Education Policy-2020, reports Prashant Rupera.Department of English at MSU’s faculty of arts has added ‘Jyotipunj’ by Modi and ‘Inside the Enemy Camp’ by Savarkar to…
NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Monty Panesar has criticised India’s Test captain Shubman Gill, saying the youngster is complacent and not yet equipped to handle the demands of all three formats at the international level.While acknowledging Gill’s natural talent, Panesar pointed out that the batter tends to play “lazy shots” during matches and lacks the…
England team at MCG; and Sunil Gavaskar NEW DELHI: The Melbourne Cricket Ground, long celebrated as one of the sport’s grand theatres, became the stage for another uncomfortable debate about pitch quality after the Boxing Day Test ended inside two days, prompting biting sarcasm from batting great Sunil Gavaskar.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting December 29, 2025) are Midwest, and Ambuja Cement. Let’s take a look: STOCK NAME CMP (Rs) TP (Rs.) UPSIDE (%) Midwest 1,690 2,000 18% Ambuja Cement 554 750 35% MidwestMidwest is…
Muzaffarpur government schools to get 1215 teachers under BPSC TRE 4 appointments Muzaffarpur district is set to receive 1,215 teachers in government schools under the fourth phase of BPSC TRE 4 appointments. The district education department has already prepared the category-wise and subject-wise vacancy list, and the requisition along with the roster will be sent…
Filmmaker Kiran Rao shared a health update with fans, announcing that she was admitted to a city hospital for an appendix surgery. In her Instagram post, she shared a series of pictures and videos from her hospital room. While she shared several selfies and other cheery pictures, it was her wrist band and her name…
