In the summer of 2022, Sri Lanka became a symbol of economic collapse.Fuel stations ran dry. Long queues stretched for kilometres. Power cuts lasted for hours. Inflation surged, foreign exchange reserves evaporated and the country defaulted on its external debt for the first time in its history.The crisis triggered political upheaval, culminating in the resignation…
Exports hit record $863 billion in FY26 despite US tariffs & Middle East crisis India’s exports touched an all-time high of $863 billion in 2025-26 despite disruptions from the West Asia conflict and US tariff measures, underscoring the resilience of the country’s export ecosystem, a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Wednesday.“This has been a…
The Child Welfare Committee in Kerala has started a campaign against the use of cosmetics among schoolchildren. The campaign was launched in Kollam after concerns were raised over increasing use of makeup products in schools.The campaign was inaugurated at Mayyanad Higher Secondary School in Kollam, where teachers said they have noticed students bringing cosmetics to…
Rajkumar Hirani reveals why he used an alien in Aamir Khan starrer ‘PK’ Rajkumar Hirani has opened up about why he used an alien as the central character in ‘PK’. The filmmaker said his idea had little to do with how Steven Spielberg has explored aliens in his films. Hirani explained that the alien in…
It sits quietly in fruit baskets, appears at roadside stalls across the country and is often chosen for its sweet, refreshing taste rather than its nutritional value. When people think about protein, fruits rarely enter the conversation. The spotlight usually falls on foods like eggs, dairy products, lentils and meat. Yet one everyday fruit quietly…
Edward Jenner (Image: Wikipedia) Imagine being so happy about your work that you lose yourself in a daydream while walking through a field. That is exactly what happened to an English country doctor more than 200 years ago. His name was Edward Jenner, and the work that filled him with such joy went on to…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi against Sri Lanka A NEW DELHI: Former India batter Manoj Tiwary believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs to learn how to handle provocation on the field after his recent altercation with Sri Lanka A players during the ongoing tri-series in Dambulla.The incident took place after India A lost a Super Over thriller to…
A 24-year-old Brampton man accused of smuggling migrants across Canada-US border is facing multiple criminal charges after an RCMP officer was injured while attempting to stop his vehicle in Quebec’s Montérégie region.The accused, Chetan Kumar, was arrested following an incident earlier this month after authorities launched a search operation near Noyan, close to the international…
India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) Shreyas Iyer added another significant milestone to his ODI career during India’s second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow on Wednesday, becoming the joint second-fastest Indian batter to reach 3,000 runs in the format.The Mumbai batter reached the landmark in his 72nd ODI innings, drawing level with former opener Shikhar Dhawan…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will close the application correction window for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 session tomorrow, June 18. Candidates who have already submitted their application forms can make necessary corrections through the official website, ctet.nic.in.After the correction window closes, no further changes will be allowed in the…
Author Chetan Bhagat recently marked a proud parenting milestone as his twin sons, Ishaan and Shyam Bhagat, graduated from two of the world’s most prestigious institutions. Sharing the joyous moment on Instagram, the bestselling writer reflected on how quickly the years had passed and expressed admiration for the men his sons have become.Posting a series…
Some travel memories fade with time, some get replaced by photographs, videos and reels. Then there are moments you remember not because they were beautiful, but because they left behind fear and questions for which you still seek answers. My ‘that’ moment happened outside the Kamakhya Temple in Assam just a few days before the…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested five more members of an eight-person terror module allegedly linked to Pakistan-based Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) handler Shahzad Bhatti, in a major crackdown against a trans-border terror network, the police said on Wednesday.The latest arrests come after a multi-state investigation into the activities of an outfit identified…
A UK-based businessman has launched a £1 million-plus legal battle against Britain’s largest water company, claiming a devastating moorland wildfire destroyed prized grouse breeding grounds, killed wildlife and wiped out years of conservation work on his Lancashire estate.David Livesey, the former chief executive of estate agency group Connells, is seeking £1,034,600 in damages from United…
NEW DELHI: MI New York scripted one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Major League Cricket history in 2025, lifting their second title despite winning only three of their 10 league matches.They sneaked into the playoffs in fourth place with six points and a net run-rate of -0.518, before producing a stunning three-match winning streak…
Representational AI image The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced the launch of GMAT Superscore, a new feature that will allow candidates to present their best overall performance by combining the highest section scores from multiple GMAT attempts. The feature is expected to be rolled out in August and will be available at no…
Ishaan Khatter has a huge fan following on social media, more so, since his web-series, ‘The Royals’. The actor who made his debut with ‘Beyond The Clouds’ and later ‘Dhadak’, was also a part of ‘Phone Bhoot’, ‘Pippa’ and ‘The Perfect Couple’. The actor was last seen in ‘Homebound’ which was shortlisted for the Oscars….
Standing at the balcony with birds chirping around while sipping your favourite detox drink is among the most relaxing feelings to reset and recharge yourself in the mornings. But nowadays, due to extensive concrete and building construction around, the numbers of these garden birds have decreased extensively.But some of these adorable avians, like Parrorts, Sparrows,…
Elon Musk’s xAI has received support from the US Department of Justice in a lawsuit seeking to stop the company from operating natural gas turbines. In a filing seen by Wired, the agency sided with the company, saying attempts to stop xAI from running the natural gas turbines “threatens American national, economic, and energy security…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has called Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee for a meeting on June 19 to present his case against recognising a breakaway faction within the Mamata Banerjee-led party, as the Speaker weighs competing claims arising from a widening split in the TMC’s Lok Sabha ranks. The hearing comes…
