Novak Djokovic (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) Novak Djokovic reflected on an uncertain future after his Australian Open final defeat on Sunday, describing his journey as “a great ride” following a four-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz at Rod Laver Arena. The 38-year-old was outplayed by the 22-year-old Spaniard, leaving him still tied with Margaret Court on 24…
Why the Weak Rupee and Peso Are Turning Into a Remittance Windfall for UAE Expats and Should You Send Money Now? A softening Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso, trading near multi-year lows against the UAE dirham, is emerging as a remittance opportunity for expatriates in the UAE, prompting many workers to rethink when…
JEE Main session 2: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online registration process for Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2026 Session 2. As per the official public notice issued on February 1, 2026, eligible candidates can apply online through the official website at jeemain.nta.nic.in.Candidates must note that the application process is completely online. Applications…
Ayesha Shroff celebrated Jackie Shroff’s birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring unseen family photos with Tiger and Krishna. She called him “the best of the best,” touching fans’ hearts. From his breakout in Hero to recent roles in Tu Meri Main Tera and Hunter, Jackie continues to impress audiences. This year, Jackie Shroff’s birthday…
It is not easy being Karan Shah, but it is certainly worth being him. He seems to live by the famous quote, “He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at.”Karan Sunil Shah is in his early twenties and has an infectious sense of humour. He lives with Type III Spinal…
Remove all outside noise from your space one full evening. This silence will say more than anything else. Saturn slows you down so that you can start to hear yourself again. Stay away from large crowds, social media alerts, and background noise. Be still. The stillness will tell you what is important for you to…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Despite the backlash over his remarks on Assam’s “Miyas,” chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday warned that they would face “trouble” as long as he remains in power.He reiterated that the “Miyas” should continue to face difficulties in order to leave the poll-bound state.The BJP…
File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) A second round of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States on a US-drafted plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine will now take place on February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, announcing a delay from…
LUCKNOW: The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday drew mixed reactions from the top echelons of Uttar Pradesh politics, with chief minister Yogi Adityanath terming it a welfare-oriented blueprint for building a ‘Viksit Bharat’, and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav rebuking it as an “invisible ledger” of the BJP’s corruption.In a post on X in Hindi,…
Carlos Alcaraz (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Carlos Alcaraz may have lifted the Australian Open trophy, but he won’t be taking home all of the prize money that comes with it. After beating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the men’s singles final in Melbourne, the 22-year-old Spaniard earned a winner’s cheque of AUD…
Shares of brokerage-linked and exchange-related companies fell sharply by up to nearly 12 per cent after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives in the Union Budget 2026-27, according to PTI.In her Budget speech, Sitharaman announced that STT on futures contracts would be increased to 0.05 per…
AFCAT 1 answer key 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 1 answer key 2026 along with the question paper and candidate response sheet today, February 1, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 1 exam can download these documents from the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in.AFCAT 1…
‘Dhurandhar’ composer Shashwat Sachdev shared that ‘Shararat’ stems from his personal emotions and life experiences. Created under pressure, the song challenges social norms by portraying a woman expressing desire. For Shashwat, it mirrors his own journey — a reflection of where he comes from and who he’s become. Since ‘Dhurandhar’ hit theatres, its music has…
Catherine O’Hara, the beloved star who left us at 71, exemplified the beauty of prioritizing family. Her career decisions revolved around her desire to be present for her sons, showing that joy and laughter should reign in the household. Catherine O’Hara, the beloved actress who brought warmth and humour to classics like Home Alone and…
Not just an aesthetic choice, Feng Shui practitioners assert that crystal balls are imbued with remarkable energy-balancing properties. These radiant orbs, especially those made from clear quartz or brilliantly cut glass, are thought to radiate positive vibes, mending energy fractures in areas like hallways and corners. Do you believe in crystal balls? Often associated with…
Union Budget 2026: Every year, one of the main components of the Budget presentation is the income tax, as taxpayers keenly watch for changes in the slabs, tax rates and other factors — which may ease their tax burden! However, post Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget speech, the income tax framework remains unchanged from…
UAE E-Invoicing Revolution: How the Looming Digital System Will Transform Business Operations The United Arab Emirates is gearing up for a major tax and digital transformation in 2026–2027 with the rollout of a national electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system that will fundamentally change how companies issue, process and report invoices. With pilot testing set to begin…
India’s Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) Thiruvananthapuram: Opportunity in international cricket rarely arrives gift-wrapped. More often, it comes on the back of someone else’s misfortune, demanding to be seized without hesitation. Tilak Varma’s injury did precisely that for Ishan Kishan. Given a full series to press his claim, Kishan turned every outing into a statement. A…
Delhi Capitals Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(w), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Eddla Srujana, Pragati Singh, Lucy Hamilton, Taniya Bhatia, Alana King UP Warriorz Women Squad: Meg Lanning(c), Deepti Sharma, Amy Jones(w), Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat, Simran Shaikh, Sophie…
The government has unveiled a targeted manufacturing push centred on seven strategic and frontier sectors, positioning them as key drivers of job creation, domestic value addition and long-term industrial competitiveness.Presenting the proposals, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the strategy is anchored in accelerating growth through focused industrial interventions.“Under our first kartavya to accelerate and sustain…
