Elina Svitolina of Ukraine (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) MELBOURNE: Melbourne Park was on fire on Tuesday. The mercury climbed to 45 degrees, the hottest day at the Australian Open since 2009, and just when it seemed nothing else could scorch the grounds that run alongside the gently flowing Yarra, Elina Svitolina did. Playing big and fearless,…
NEW DELHI: Struggling opener Sanju Samson received a strong show of backing from India bowling coach Morne Morkel on Tuesday, with the former South African pacer expressing confidence that the right-hander is just one innings away from turning around his lean patch. Samson has managed only 16 runs across three T20Is so far, with a…
Imported European wines, whiskies and beers are set to become significantly cheaper in India following the conclusion of a “historic” free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, described by leaders of both India and EU as the “mother of all deals”.Under the pact unveiled, India will sharply reduce some of the import…
Prof. Sukhdeo Thorat, former chairman, University Grants Commission. NEP does not adequately address existing inequalities in access to higher education, said Prof. Sukhdeo Thorat, former chairman, University Grants Commission.He noted this while speaking in the inaugural session of People’s Parliament, along with the theme of “Towards People’s Policy on Education 2026 – An alternative to…
Director Atlee has revealed Deepika Padukone is his ‘lucky charm’ for his ambitious pan-Indian film ‘AA22xA6’, starring alongside Allu Arjun. The project, described as grand and tech-heavy, promises a unique portrayal of Padukone post-pregnancy. With an ensemble cast including Kajol and Janhvi Kapoor, the film is generating significant buzz for its scale and cultural fusion….
Signs of people who are highly self-protective People who seem cold in initial meetings are often guarding their sensitive hearts. And as per psychology, being cold on the outside is their way of self-protection, which is often due to their bad experiences. Here we list some common traits of such people: Source link
You must have seen the most powerful cosmic images of Lord Surya riding chariot drawn by seven horses. This is not just a picture, but it represents cosmic order, consciousness, and movement of life. This comes from Riga Veda (1.164) that speaks about the seven horses and seven wheels chariot. “The chariot of the Sun…
NEW DELHI: An Indian national from Gujarat, who escaped from a jail during last year’s “Gen Z” protests in Nepal, has been apprehended by Ahmedabad Police, officials said on Tuesday.Dharmesh Chunara, a resident of Thakkarbapa Nagar Road in Ahmedabad, was arrested by the Special Operation Group (SOG) Crime Branch, according to a police release. Nepal…
In a surprising twist, billionaire Bill Ackman has stepped forward with a $10,000 donation to a fundraiser for Alex Pretti’s family, who was tragically killed by ICE agents. This contribution mirrors his previous support for an ICE agent implicated in another contentious incident. Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has contributed $10,000 to an online fundraiser for…
NEW DELHI: India advised Pakistan to “introspect” on some of its recent moves, including the 27th Amendment that gave “life-time immunity to its chief of defence forces” Asim Munir.“It could start by asking itself how it has let its armed forces engineer a constitutional coup through the 27th amendment and giving life-time immunity to its…
Alexander Zverev of Germany (AP/PTI) Melbourne: A couple of stories unfolded simultaneously at opposite ends of Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday. The heat was physical, a wall that pressed in from every corner, but the roof, drawn over the storied arena, eased the worst of the oppressive conditions. Beneath it, world No. 3 Alexander Zverev…
Palash Muchhal (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Music composer and singer Palash Muchhal appeared at Andheri Court on Saturday to file a criminal defamation case against Marathi actor-producer Vidnyan Mane, seeking Rs 10 crore in damages. The legal move comes after Mane levelled allegations of cheating and financial fraud worth over Rs 40 lakh against…
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, January 27, participated in the traditional Halwa Ceremony, marking the start of the final phase of preparations for the Union Budget 2026–27, scheduled to be presented on February 1.The ceremony was held at the Budget Press in North Block, New Delhi.At the ceremony, Sitharaman was accompanied by…
CUET UG 2026 registration ends on January 30. Registration for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 is closing soon. Students who wish to apply for undergraduate admissions through the National Testing Agency (NTA) must complete their registration by January 30, 2026, before 11:50 PM. The last date to pay the application fee is…
The excitement is palpable as the 2026 BAFTA nominations have just been announced! Leading the charge is Paul Thomas Anderson’s compelling drama ‘One Battle After Another’ with an impressive 14 nominations, while the intense narrative of Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ follows closely behind with 13 nods. These awards shine a spotlight on the incredible creativity in…
“I often visit the historical sites around Hauz Khas and Mehrauli, and almost always stop at the tomb of Jamali and Kamali,” says Eric Chopra, a 23-year-old historian from Delhi. “It’s usually locked. You can only stand outside, looking in.”While lingering around the site in the evenings, Eric recalls being repeatedly warned by the phoolwalas…
For tomorrow, a discreet yet a very powerful kind of strength are to be expected. The day will go with you through a serene way, not with a forceful one. There will be no need for you to insist on your view or hurry your steps. Your gentleness will not come across as weakness—it will…
India and the European Union have finally wrapped up negotiations for a long-pending Free Trade Agreement. This move that could eventually make European luxury cars significantly more affordable in India. Under the pact, import duties on EU-made cars will be reduced sharply from the current peak level of up to 110 per cent to as…
A rocket launch looks like a contest between raw power and engineering control, but the most critical moments happen before the vehicle even leaves the ground. In the final seconds on the launchpad, forces build rapidly as engines ignite while the rocket is still restrained. To an outside observer, some of the systems activated at…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah lost his cool during a rally in Bengaluru on Tuesday after some youth Congress leaders started shouting slogans in favour of deputy CM DK Shivakumar before his address.As he rose from his chair and walked towards the podium, a section of party workers began shouting “DK, DK,” with the…
