Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has urged the team management to include either Harshit Rana or Nitish Kumar Reddy in the playing XI (AFP Photo) NW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has urged the team management to include either Harshit Rana or Nitish Kumar Reddy in the playing XI, while criticising the decision to…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $4.496 billion, reaching $702.28 billion for the week ending October 17, majorly driven by an increase in the value of gold reserves, the Reserve Bank of India said Friday.Last week, the overall reserves had increased by $2.176 billion to $697.784 billion, reported PTI.Foreign currency assets (FCA), the largest part…
Columbia University will be the only Ivy League institution maintaining a test-optional admissions policy in the 2027-28 cycle, following Princeton University’s decision earlier this month to reinstate standardised testing requirements. The move marks a significant shift in the post-pandemic admissions landscape, as every other Ivy League institution returns to mandatory SAT or ACT submissions. A…
Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer Thamma is making waves at the box office. The film, the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), has emerged as a special milestone for Ayushmann, marking his career-best opener on Diwali.Recently, the actor hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Instagram, interacting with…
Six days after Diwali comes one of the most anticipated Hindu festivals celebrated with much joy and fervour in parts of India like Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and in Nepal– the Chhath Puja. For the unversed, Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and his consort Usha, as per Hindu…
Today, you are reminded that strength is not always sharp. It can be quiet, soft, and still firm. You do not need to win every debate or prove your worth through action. Let your softness speak for you. When you choose calm over chaos, you hold more power than you realise. Your presence carries weight…
Chandigarh: A Hisar court has denied bail to social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, arrested on suspicion of espionage, observing there was reasonable apprehension that her release might impede investigation.Jyoti, 33, was arrested by Hisar police on May 26. After five days in police custody, she was remanded in jail, where she remains. In its detailed…
National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts foggy and misty weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai. Image: AI Representative Image. Misty mornings are set to return across the UAE, with rising humidity paving the way for fog and light mist through the weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has cautioned drivers to stay alert during early…
NEW DELHI: The fire on a bus in Andhra on Friday and that in Rajasthan on Oct 14, that cl-aimed over 40 lives, have bro-ught focus back on passenger safety. Officials said govt has notified several standards that bus body builders are required to follow. For instance, specifications for exits, door dimensions and gangway width…
Virat Kohli’s return to ODI cricket in Australia may not have gone according to plan, but his fan adulation remains unwavering. As Team India landed at Sydney Airport on Friday ahead of the third ODI against Australia, the former India captain was swarmed by enthusiastic supporters eager to catch a glimpse of their hero.Go Beyond…
Mayank Agarwal (PTI Photo) SHIVAMOGGA: The Ranji Trophy format leaves little room for teams to recover from a bad start, which is exactly what Karnataka got off to in the season opener. They settled for a point against Saurashtra — conceding the first innings lead by a mere four runs — and now are left…
US inflation hits 3% (AP) US inflation remained elevated in September, fueled by a surge in gas prices, even as rent growth slowed, reflecting a mixed picture for consumers in an economy with steady growth but sluggish hiring.According to the labor department report, cited by AP, consumer prices rose 3% from a year earlier—the highest…
The McKinleyville Union School District has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging that the abrupt termination of its federal mental health grant was unlawful. The district joins a growing number of schools confronting sudden funding withdrawals, though it is the first in California to take legal action independently, EdSource reports.The dispute…
Days after calling Javed Akhtar “ugly as f**k”, singer Lucky Ali on Wednesday reiterated his criticism of the veteran lyricist and screenwriter — this time issuing what appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek apology.Lucky Ali wrote on social media, “What I meant was that arrogance is ugly… it was a mistaken communique on my part… monsters…
Unusual nail appearance isn’t just a cosmetic concern. Nails can serve as a window into overall health. Subtle changes in nail color, shape or growth may be among one of the earliest signs of underlying medical conditions. From hormonal imbalances to nutritional deficiencies and even serious diseases that may be affecting lungs or kidneys, nails…
Today’s energy is fresh and slightly unpredictable. You may have planned your day in one way, but something new or different might show up. This is not a bad thing. Be open to surprises and willing to change direction if needed. The best parts of your day may not be in your calendar. Let go…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference’s (JKNC) Gurwinder Singh Oberoi, centre, celebrates after his victory in the Rajya Sabha election in the state, in Srinagar. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) SRINAGAR: BJP sprang a surprise on National Conference Friday in J&K’s first Rajya Sabha election since the abrogation of Article 370, clinching one of the four seats…
Indian-origin woman arrested and later released in North Carolina for knife attack on husband what she claimed an accident. Chandraprabha Singh, an Indian-origin 44-year-old woman, was arrested earlier this month after she allegedly cut her husband Arvind’s neck with a knife. Singh is a teacher assistant at a Charlotte elementary school. She was accused of…
JAMMU: A court in Katra town of J&K’s Reasi district has asked police to submit an action taken report (ATR) over a complaint seeking an FIR against Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) officials for alleged criminal negligence that resulted in the deaths of 34 pilgrims en route to the cave shrine in a…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHi: Former India coach and 1983 World Cup winner Ravi Shastri has revealed his list of India’s five greatest ODI cricketers of all time, a star-studded lineup that includes Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev and Rohit Sharma.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel….
