Sachin Tendulkar waves to the crowd as he completes his century during the first Test match in Madras, in 1999 (l), and a screengrab of the crowd applaudin Pakistan team. (Photo/Getty Images) For those who have begun watching India vs Pakistan cricket only in recent times, it can be easy to assume that matches between…
What do salaried taxpayers, middle class, and the common man want from Union Budget 2026? (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Like every year, salaried taxpayers, middle class and common man will listen to FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget speech in the hope of more tax relief. Last year, FM Sitharaman announced major changes…
The National Testing Agency will soon declare the results of the UGC NET December 2025 session. The result is likely to be released by February 4, 2026, NTA has officially confirmed. Candidates who appeared for the tests conducted from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026 should keep checking the official portal of NTA UGC…
Salman Khan’s iconic romantic drama ‘Tere Naam’ is returning to cinemas on February 27, 2026, marking its 23rd anniversary. This re-release taps into a growing trend of beloved older films finding new life on the big screen. Fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to experience Radhe’s poignant love story and its powerful soundtrack once again…
From one day to the next, you think nothing changed but, in actuality, your day will give you the quiet reminder that not all progress is visible. Something in your life—be that mental, emotional, or practical—is currently changing, even though you can’t yet see fruit for your labour. Continue to trust your own pace. Just…
When people speak of the northern lights, they are typically referring to Earth’s spectacular display of aurora borealis: green, purple, and red waves of colour dancing across the polar skies. However, Earth is by no means the lone showground for this spectacular cosmic illumination. Looking across our solar system, several planets are themselves illuminated by…
When the Don blinks, it’s only to wink at the system to get his way time and againPOTUS was adamant that he wasn’t sleeping on the job like his predecessor “Sleepy Joe” when he appeared to nod off during a Cabinet meeting in December. He had only closed his eyes because “it got pretty boring,…
5,000-year-old rock carving reveals early Egyptian dominance beyond Nile (Photo: M. Nour El-Din, drawing: E. Kiesel) An early research paper focuses on the discovery of a very old rock carving in South Sinai, at a site called Wadi Khamila. The carving was found during archaeological surveys in 2025 and is being published for the first…
Sunetra Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra deputy chief minister NEW DELHI: By electing Sunetra Pawar as its legislative party leader and subsequently elevating her as Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister—the first woman to hold the post—just three days after the untimely demise of Ajit Pawar, the NCP has swiftly filled two of the three positions held…
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, center, celebrates with teammate after the dismissal of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) NEW DELHI: Pakistan sealed a T20 series victory over Australia with a dominant 90-run win at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, even as uncertainty continued over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Spinners played a key role…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her record ninth straight Union Budget, with markets closely tracking headline numbers ranging from the fiscal deficit and capital expenditure to borrowing and tax revenue projections, as India charts its course as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.The Budget will be presented in a paperless format, continuing the…
Colorado hospitals warn soaring H-1B visa costs could deepen healthcare staffing shortages Colorado’s hospitals are not scouring overseas talent pools because it’s fashionable. They are doing it because wards need nurses, labs need technicians and burnout has become a daily operational risk. For years, the H-1B visa has quietly propped up hard-to-fill roles, particularly in…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on December 1, has been giving fans glimpses of her newly married life. The wedding took place in an intimate ceremony at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. Recently, the actress took to social media to share a series of light-hearted and personal pictures, offering a peek into…
At first, the top of your microwave just looks like extra space begging to be used. It’s right there, easy to get to, and when your counters are already packed with kitchen stuff and random junk mail, tossing a cookbook or a basket on top feels like no big deal. Honestly, it seems pretty smart.But…
By simply being honest with yourself on a daily basis, you will find great peace. You will no longer feel bad about yourself, be afraid to express how you feel, or try to make someone happy. You will feel lighter as a result of the clarity of your decision. Today, you will not have the…
A coconut may seem like a simple tropical fruit, but it is actually a well-designed natural packaging. You will be surprised to know that the water inside a coconut is meant to support new life. Grown on the coconut palm, each coconut contains multiple layers that protect and nourish a developing seed. From the tough…
At eleven sharp on Sunday morning, as much of India is still negotiating between chai and filter coffee, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will rise in Parliament and begin reading a document that pretends to be about numbers but is really about intent.Budgets in India are rarely about surprise anymore. They are about reassurance, about telling…
Defending the federal government’s decision to arrest former CNN host Don Lemon, controversial ex‑Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday said Lemon’s actions during an anti‑ICE protest were not protected press activity but crossed into “activism”.Greene’s remarks came during an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, where she became one of the few public figures…
NEW DELHI: Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Maharashtra’s first woman deputy chief minister on Saturday, stepping into public office days after the death of her husband, NCP leader Ajit Pawar, in a plane crash. She now faces the immediate challenge of leading the Nationalist Congress Party amid a period of political and personal upheaval.In…
Suryakumar Yadav surpasses Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Photos from agency) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav created history during the fifth T20I match against New Zealand on Saturday as he became the fastest player to reach 3000 runs in T20 internationals in terms of balls faced. He achieved the milestone in just 1822…
