‘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…
Actress Lee Chung Ah revealed a challenging experience on set after a car accident last August. Despite a hip injury, she resumed filming the next day for ‘Honor: Women’s Court’ due to tight schedules. The pain escalated, impacting her neck, and she only began to heal by watching rehabilitation videos and avoiding heels. Lee Chung…
The Temple of Pythons is a rare sacred place where religion, history, legend, and living ritual come coiling together, quite literally, which is around snakes. The temple is deeply tied to Vodun, a spiritual tradition practiced across parts of West and Central Africa, particularly in Benin, Togo, and Ghana. Through the African diaspora, Vodun beliefs…
Discover the Feng Shui significance of Mandarin Ducks, symbols of love and commitment. Traditionally paired, these figures are believed to attract partners and strengthen relationships. Experts suggest placing them in the southwest corner or bedroom, facing each other or the same direction. Materials like rose quartz and jade are recommended for warmth and stability, while…
NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026 has set aside Rs 7.85 lakh crore for defence, marking a sharp 15 per cent jump from Rs 6.81 lakh crore last year, as the government sharpens its focus on military modernisation in the post Operation Sindoor security environment.According to official figures, the defence outlay for 2026–27 stands at…
American boxer Ryan Garcia, once a vocal supporter of US President Donald Trump, has publicly withdrawn his endorsement, citing moral concerns linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Garcia, who had earlier praised Trump and aligned himself with the MAGA movement, said he could no longer support anyone connected, directly or indirectly, to alleged abuse…
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may not have opened the purse strings for poll-bound states in Union Budget 2026 but she made them a part of many ambitious development initiatives like the rare earth corridor, dedicated freight passage and the proposed high-speed rail networks.Assembly elections are scheduled in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Australian Open title with a commanding four-set victory over Novak Djokovic, defeating the Serbian 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The win not only denied Djokovic a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam but also made Alcaraz the youngest man in…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Presenting the Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up a “High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat”, to comprehensively review the sector and align it with India’s next phase of growth.“I propose setting up a ‘High Level Committee on Banking…
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament today with education placed firmly inside the employment conversation. It was not framed around as a standalone social sector, but as a feeder system for services, health, tourism and technology.The Ministry of Education has been allocated ₹1,39,285.95 crore…
Molly Ringwald asserts that John Hughes’ legendary films, including ‘The Breakfast Club,’ are inherently irreplaceable, as the visionary director never intended for them to be remade. However, she encourages filmmakers to create fresh narratives that embody Hughes’ essence, exploring modern-day youth challenges and viewpoints that resonate with today’s audience. Actress and writer Molly Ringwald was…
Today, the 2026–27 Union Budget was presented in the Parliament by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It’s a budget that loves travellers as at the heart of the Budget’s travel appeal is a sharp reduction of the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages. Yes, this time, the Budget didn’t just target economic…
Your consistency is going to triumph over your motivation. The stability Saturn provides is through consistent repetition. Your lack of inspiration won’t deter you as long as you are consistently taking action. You should focus on keeping things going instead of pushing yourself to achieve larger goals. The quiet discipline is going to make a…
