Mumbai: Walmart-backed PhonePe has paused its IPO amid volatility in the markets which have fallen by about 7% since the start of the West Asia conflict. In a statement on Monday, the fintech firm said that it will resume the listing process once there is some stability in global capital markets. “We sincerely hope for…
Why more women are choosing skilled trades for stable, high-paying careers. (Getty Images) As industries grapple with a shortage of skilled workers and the future of white-collar jobs faces disruption from artificial intelligence, skilled trades are emerging as a promising career path. Yet, despite the rising demand and competitive wages, these professions—from plumbing to diesel…
The historic win of Cassandra Kulukundis at the Oscars for Best Casting, recognized for her remarkable work in ‘One Battle After Another,’ has sparked a movement for the recognition of casting directors within India. Mukesh Chhabra, a noted casting director himself, hailed this milestone, calling on the industry to show greater appreciation for the vital…
Deepika Padukone surprised at a recent wedding, opting for a beautiful, heritage-inspired ensemble by Jigya Patel over her usual grand red-carpet looks. The custom salwar-kameez featured intricate Mochi embroidery and bandhej pants, a true celebration of Indian textiles. This thoughtful, culturally rich choice resonated deeply, offering a refreshing departure from typical wedding fashion. Let’s be…
Ever wonder why, despite all your efforts, your kid doesn’t score well in the exams or whenever you sit down to work or study, you find it hard to concentrate? Then this may be an impact of Vastu dosha. Here’s all you need to know about it. There’s no denying that while creating a study…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday rejected the annual report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom for 2026, which recommended targeted sanctions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Research and Analysis Wing for violations of religious freedom.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a statement, said that the commission has persisted…
President Donald Trump’s 300+ word Truth Social post defending Fox News’ Mark Levin took the MAGA world by surprise as it laid bare the intense infighting the MAGA is going through over the Iran war. And President Trump, who has hundreds of demanding situations to attend, had to swoop in to rescue pro-war Mark Levin…
NEW DELHI: The Left front on Monday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections, fielding leaders like outgoing Rajya Sabha MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya and CPI(M) central committee member Minakshi Mukherjee .Out of 192 seats, CPI(M) will contest 142, the Forward Bloc (21), RSP (13), CPI (14), RCPI (1) and MCP…
The Qatar Football Festival 2026, including the planned Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain, has been cancelled due to ongoing travel disruption and airspace closure, organisers said.In a statement, the Local Organising Committee (LOC), in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, confirmed that the programme of events scheduled in Qatar would no longer take place as…
Sanjana shares post for ‘best friend’ Bumrah as they mark 5 years together Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah recently celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary with sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, but it was Sanjana’s hilarious response to Bumrah’s Instagram post that quickly went viral on social media.The couple, who tied the knot on March 15, 2021,…
India’s exports to the US declined 12.88 per cent year-on-year to $6.88 billion in February, weighed down by high tariffs, while the country’s trade deficit with China widened past $100 billion during the April-February period of the current fiscal, according to commerce ministry data released on Monday.Exports had contracted in September, October, December and January,…
JNVST Class 6 admit card 2026: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the admit card for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) Class 6 Winter Bound session today, March 16, 2026, for the academic year 2026-27, according to the official website. Candidates who have registered for the entrance examination can now download their hall…
At the Oscars, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans turned up the laughter with their unexpected onstage reunion while presenting awards for screenplay excellence. Downey cleverly unveiled a dazzling thong from ‘Magic Mike,’ leading to a playful banter that even had Channing Tatum chortling in the audience. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans brought a…
Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON/Getty Images The Oscars 2026 delivered red-carpet magic, emotional speeches, and powerhouse wins, but eagle-eyed fans zeroed in on one glittering detail: Zendaya’s left hand! As the Euphoria star presented Best Director with The Drama co-star Robert Pattinson, rocking a sleek one-shoulder brown gown, diamond earrings, and a Rolex watch, it was…
Navratri is the most sacred period that is celebrated for nine long days and worshipped all nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. These are the most powerful days when devotees get engaged in multiple spiritual and religious activities. This is the time for self realization and spiritual purification. People show their devotion and gratitude to the…
Tuberculosis is widely known as a lung disease, but the infection can also affect the male reproductive system. When TB spreads to organs such as the testicles or epididymis, it may cause inflammation, scarring and blockages that interfere with sperm production and transport. Tuberculosis is usually discussed as a disease of the lungs. Cough, fever,…
The war of words between conservative commentators Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin over the US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran escalated on Sunday, with Kelly accusing Levin of having a “micro-p****”.Levin, described as a long-time Tehran hawk, appeared to have started the latest exchange by posting his disapproval of Kelly’s statement opposing the conflict, Independent reported.“Poor Megyn…
All restrictions imposed in Delhi-NCR under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been revoked after a significant improvement in air quality, officials said on Monday.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said that owing to favourable meteorological conditions, the air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 119 on Monday.“Further, the forecast by…
MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has expressed his excitement about finally sharing a dressing room with legendary cricketer MS Dhoni in the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Although Samson has spoken to Dhoni before and met him during national team camps, he says this will be the first time…
Benchmark equity indices rebounded strongly on Monday, rising over 1 per cent each after three consecutive sessions of steep losses, as investors returned to blue-chip banking and domestic-focused stocks amid bargain buying.The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 938.93 points, or 1.26 per cent, to close at 75,502.85. During the session, it touched an intra-day high of…
