The Dalai Lama has added an unexpected first to his long list of global honors. At 90, he has won his first Grammy Award, taking home the prize for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The award was accepted on his behalf by musician Rufus Wainwright during the ceremony, which was streamed on YouTube.The…
Ramadan 2026: February 18th or 19th? When will the crescent moon be sighted and the month of fasting begins With just weeks to go before the holy month of Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and much of the Islamic world, Muslims are closely watching the skies and the lunar calendar…
Devika Sihag (Image credit: BWF) Twenty-year-old Devika Sihag capped her dream run at the Princes Sirivannavari Thailand Masters with a title after her final opponent, Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia retired midway in the BWF Super-300 title.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Haryana girl, who trains under coach Umendra Rana in…
Delhi’s Ayush Doseja celebrates after scoring a century against Mumbai. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Delhi may have crashed out of the Ranji Trophy at the league stage this season, finishing without an outright win in seven matches (they drew six out of them) but in young talented batting guns Ayush Doseja and Sanat Sangwan, they seem…
Sunday’s Budget had no allocation for Chabahar port in Iran under the ‘aid to countries and projects abroad’ outlay. This could be significant, coming amid looming threats of US sanctions over the port, which – in the absence of any direct land access – was meant to be India’s gateway to Afghanistan and central Asia.The…
MBA in Finance vs Marketing When students start an MBA, one of the first big decisions is choosing a specialisation. Two of the most popular options are Finance and Marketing. Both offer good career opportunities, but the paths are very different. Finance is about numbers, investments, and managing company money, while Marketing is about building…
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are back in their fashionable best in the first trailer of the highely awaited sequel, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’.Nearly two decades after the original film became a pop-culture phenomenon, the makers on Monday unveiled the first full-length trailer of the upcoming film that took social…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the trading week (starting February 2, 2026) are ICICI Bank, and APL Apollo Tubes. Let’s take a look: Stock name CMP (Rs) TP (Rs) UPSIDE (%) ICICI Bank 1334 1750 31% APL Apollo Tubes…
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was “hopeful” Iran would “make a deal” with Washington, warning that if talks failed it would become clear whether Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was right in saying a conflict would turn into a “regional war.”Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump said…
File Pic: Pakistani players during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The upcoming ICC T20 World Cup is set to suffer a big jolt with the Pakistan govt on Sunday announcing that its cricket team will boycott its league match against India in Colombo on February 15. While Pakistan govt didn’t provide any reason…
Amid controversy over the Father of the Nation’s name being dropped from the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, the FM on Sunday announced the launch of Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj scheme to strengthen khadi, handloom and handicrafts.“This will help in global market linkage and branding. It will streamline and support training, skilling, quality of process…
Gloria Estefan keeps dazzling fans at 68 with her timeless voice and spirit. She just picked up her latest Grammy at the 2026 ceremony for Best Tropical Latin Album with ‘Raíces.’ Gloria Estefan shared a funny throwback. She joked that back in 1994, after six nominations, she figured she would win a Grammy award before…
In the vibrant tapestry of Papua New Guinea, over 840 distinct languages flourish, surpassing the combined total of Europe and North America. This remarkable linguistic diversity sprouted from the country’s isolating landscapes, with each language encapsulating the essence of its community’s traditions and daily life. Words travel. They cross rivers, climb hills, and change shape…
Actor Ram Charan faced a distressing situation outside a Hyderabad hospital when a mob surrounded him and his young daughter, Klin Kaara. The overwhelming crowd, eager for a glimpse, created a chaotic and unsafe environment, leaving the child visibly scared. This incident sparked widespread anger online, with many condemning the fans’ reckless behavior and prioritizing…
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the Kennedy Center will be shutting down for two years starting July 4, America’s 250th anniversary, for extensive renovations amid declining ticket sales and performer boycotts. Trump, who recently became chairman and added his name to the building, claims the closure is necessary to transform it into…
NEW DELHI/JALANDHAR: In a goodwill gesture to followers of Guru Ravidas, whose Dalit followers are a sizeable presence in Punjab, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said his govt was continuously making efforts to promote the saint’s ideals and work in accordance with them.Modi addressed the followers at Dera Sachkhand Ballan soon after naming Adampur airport…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s decision to boycott their Group A match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has shifted the focus to how such a situation is handled under ICC playing conditions and what India must do to secure a walkover.Go Beyond…
Budget 2026’s proposal to restructure Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation has revived merger speculation. Sitharaman said govt wants public-sector NBFCs to scale up and cut costs, with clear credit and tech targets. As a first step, it plans to restructure PFC and REC to drive scale and efficiency.Both lenders carry heavy exposure to…
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has announced an increase in the number of vacancies under Advt. No. 3/2026 dated January 9, 2026. The revision comes after fresh requisitions were received from concerned departments. The update affects posts under Group No. 2 and Group No. 3. Candidates preparing for stenography-related posts should take note of…
Rosé made history at the Grammy Awards 2026, opening the show with Bruno Mars and becoming the first K-pop solo artist to perform. Their energetic rendition of “APT” captivated audiences, sparking widespread fan praise and social media buzz. Beyond her groundbreaking performance, Rosé also earned three major nominations, marking a significant milestone for K-pop in…
