India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, left, and Ajit Agarkar, chairperson of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee, talk during a practice session (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Social media platforms often circulate fake quotes attributed to celebrities. Former Indian cricket star Navjot Singh Sidhu recently faced a similar situation with a fabricated quote circulating online.The fake post appeared…
The southern cities of Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai have driven a sharp rise in housing sales, reporting a combined 47% growth during the July-September quarter, even as overall demand across India’s top eight cities remained subdued, according to PropTiger.During the quarter, the three cities sold 38,644 residential units, up from 26,284 in the same period…
SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will close the objection window for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier I answer key 2025 on October 21, 2025, at 11 AM. Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer key can submit their objections through the Commission’s official portal, ssc.gov.in,…
MADRID: The number of heat-related deaths in Spain between May 16 and September 30 hit 3,832, an 87.6-percent increase from the same period in 2024, the health ministry said Thursday.Nearly two-thirds of the deaths involved people over the age of 85, and almost 96 percent were over 65, it said in a statement.The figures were…
Aryan Khan’s first foray into directing with ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ has sparked a wave of accolades, showcasing his potential in the industry. Lead actor Lakshya spoke glowingly of Aryan’s ‘incredible passion’ and ‘tenacity,’ while humorously touching on his own career hurdles as well as those faced by SRK. Read on to know more. Shah…
To make it easier for users to book train tickets and avail of other train-related services via the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) platform, Indian Railways offers an AI chatbot called AskDisha 2.0. The chatbot offers users a range of services like booking tickets and getting refunds and it even provides necessary information….
One of the most awaited Hindu festival of the year, Diwali, is here! Also called Deepavali or the festival of lights, it’s considered to be an auspicious day of joy and celebration — but for our furry friends, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year. While humans enjoy the sparkle…
Saturn is the planet of our karmas. It teaches us valuable lessons by encouraging us to learn from our mistakes. Saturn wants us to grow, evolve, and continuously improve as we move forward in our life journey. It also wants us to introspect about our actions to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Currently, Saturn is…
The 125cc motorcycle market in India continues to be one of the most competitive spaces. Among the top contenders are the Hero Xtreme 125R and the TVS Raider 125, both of which have become even more attractive following the recent GST 2.0 price cuts. TVS Raider 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R: Engine specs The Hero…
When Myanmar was rocked by a powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake in March 2025, scientists noticed something unusual. The ground shook harder and faster than expected, and data showed the rupture moved at extreme speeds. Researchers later confirmed it was a supershear or “sonic boom” quake, where the rupture front travels faster than seismic shear waves. This…
A Ukrainian serviceman fires his weapon during an exercise in the Joint Forces Operation, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday. (AP) WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Russia is on the verge of unleashing a massive military attack against Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s claim to be pulling forces back, as artillery fire hit a…
India’s exports to the United States have plunged sharply following Washington’s imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on most Indian goods. September 2025 shipments fell to $5.5 billion, down 20.3 per cent from August, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline and erasing over $3.3 billion in monthly trade since May, according to a report from…
Heavy rain in Masafi caused rockfalls, waterfalls, and hazardous roads, prompting multiple official safety warnings/Image: Instagram Parts of the UAE’s eastern region, especially Masafi in Fujairah, witnessed intense rainfall on Sunday afternoon, resulting in falling rocks, road hazards, and the formation of waterfalls across mountainous terrain. With further rain forecasted into next week, authorities have…
Representational image (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: More than 30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were stranded at sea amid rough weather, have regained satellite phone connectivity after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) restored Inmarsat services, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Sitharaman said a private operator had…
England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Australian cricket legend Ian Healy has cautioned England about the crucial nature of the Perth Test in the upcoming Ashes series, predicting a potential 3-1 series loss if England fails to win the opening match at Perth starting November 21. England enters…
Smriti Mandhana of India speaks to teammate Deepti Sharma (R) during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former India skipper Anjum Chopra criticised all-rounder Deepti Sharma’s approach as Team India suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Women’s ODI World Cup, narrowly falling short by just four runs against England…
India’s information technology (IT) services sector is showing tentative signs of demand stabilisation, even as visibility into calendar year 2026 remains uncertain, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.The report highlighted that major IT firms reported sequential revenue growth in the latest quarter, with the sector expanding 1.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter. “While there are early…
Tennessee law requires special education pre-K, but state funding falls short Tennessee school districts are shouldering the cost of special education pre-kindergarten programs for children as young as three. Many districts are redirecting hundreds of thousands of dollars from their K-12 budgets to meet the needs of students with disabilities, while receiving limited federal funding…
Most unboxing videos follow a predictable script: an exuberant influencer slashes open the packaging, reaches inside, and pulls out the prize. Pets Man’s post was no different, except for one detail. This influencer was wary of handling the contents of the package: a pair of live emperor scorpions.Native to West Africa, emperor scorpions are classified…
Fans are scratching their heads over Amitabh Bachchan’s late-night X post at 4:30 AM, showcasing a perplexing combination of a sock and a phone shadow. The actor’s quirky tagline, “Socks above iPhone, iPhone beneath socks. Someone explain this mystery, brother!” has ignited a wave of playful confusion and laughter across social media. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan…
