The fourth day of the week is Guruvar or Thursday. As the name suggests “Guruvar”, which means the day dedicated to Guru or Brihaspati and also to the Lord Vishnu. The day holds an immense religious and spiritual significance because this day honors the preserver of this universe and also the Guru or all the…
Lamine Yamal vs Vinicius Jr. (Image Via Getty) Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Jr. are two of the most exciting young stars in world soccer. Both play for huge teams in Spain. Yamal scores for Barcelona while Vinícius Jr. shines for Real Madrid. Fans around the world follow them closely and want to know about how…
JAMMU: Two terror suspects were detained in Cantonment Area in J&K’s Samba district on Monday, even as multiple cordon-and-search operations continued across several regions of Jammu division, including snowbound Kishtwar’s Chatroo-Dolgam-Dichhar belt, where Operation Trashi-I entered its 16th day. Late Sunday, a search operation was launched in Joffer area in Udhampur’s Rampur sector following reports…
Life has flourished on Earth for billions of years, from primitive organic chemistry in ancient oceans to towering dinosaurs, and finally to humans who wonder if we are alone. Our curiosity is endless. From the provocative Fermi Paradox, which questions why we have not yet seen extraterrestrial civilisations, to NASA’s determined missions scanning our cosmic…
The Madras High Court has ordered the Censor Board to issue a U/A certificate for Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’. This decision came after the producers appealed the board’s refusal. The Censor Board is now seeking an urgent listing of its own appeal against the court’s order. The film’s release was postponed due to this censorship…
A drop in US mortgage rates is offering early encouragement to prospective homebuyers ahead of the crucial spring homebuying season, even as borrowing costs continue to hover near the 6% mark.The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.01% this week from 6.09% a week earlier, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, AP…
Incidents of “blood rain” during times of war usually evoke fear and many unfounded stories and speculations. This phenomenon is particularly common during war times and in war-torn regions, especially when the sky turns red, and it appears to be raining blood. However, the real explanation for this phenomenon is quite simple and not so…
India’s Hardik Pandya celebrates with the trophy after India won the T20 World Cup (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: “This was about redemption, making my fifth comeback…”All-rounder Hardik Pandya is known for living life king-size which often dominates the limelight. However, this iconic statement following India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph truly defines the core of…
China’s Shenzhou-20 mission faced an unexpected interruption after a crack was discovered in the return capsule window, immediately before the crew was due to depart from the Tiangong space station. The astronauts departed after a six-month mission filled with routine maintenance and experiments aboard the station. Pre-flight inspections were by the book until a fault…
VADODARA: In a big setback to him and Team India, India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Saturday ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand, which begins here on Sunday. Pant sustained a side strain after being hit just above his waist, on the ribs, from one of the deliveries bowled by a throwdown…
Leo, this week moves like a river after winter rain. It starts calm and meaningful, then picks up speed midweek, and by Saturday you’ll want to slow down again. The Moon’s early influence pulls you towards faith, family values, and quiet pride. Monday has a spiritual flavour. You may find yourself drawn to a temple…
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has released the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) answer key 2025. This answer key has been issued for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the exam. Candidates who appeared for the test can now check the correct answers and get an idea of their expected marks….
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer NEW CHANDIGARH: Sometime in the IPL 2026 season, the middle overs stopped mattering. The death overs still produce their theatre but a growing number of games this season have been decided within the first six overs. The two Powerplays, therefore, have become the most consequential stretch of a match.Punjab Kings assistant…
Oman’s first polymer one-rial banknote, featuring national landmarks, begins circulation on January 11, 2026/Image: ONA Oman has introduced its first polymer one-rial banknote, designed to last longer and stay more secure than previous ones. The new banknote, which will start circulating from January 11, 2026, also highlights the country’s cultural and economic achievements.The Central Bank…
Renault Duster Launch: Interior Moving inside, the Duster’s interior has been redesigned extensively for the Indian market. The India-spec version features a completely new dashboard design with a dual-screen layout, soft-touch surfaces and revised trim elements. The cabin uses silver accents and contrast green stitching, a dedicated button panel on the centre console, a slide-adjustable…
From left, this combo of file pictures shows cricketers Prashant Veer, Auqib Nabi Dar and Kartik Sharma. (PTI) The IPL 2026 player auction began with limited action in the uncapped players’ category before Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma were signed by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore each, setting a new record for uncapped…
Oil prices extended their gains as the Middle East conflict intensifies and Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruption, fueling fears of supply disruptions in global markets. On Tuesday, Brent crude futures rose by $2.48, or 2.5%, to $102.69 per barrel at 0058 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced by $2.42, or…
On match day, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will also lead tributes before the start of play. (Image credit: Agencies) BENGALURU: June 4, 2025 — a date that left an indelible scar on the city’s sporting landscape. The tragic loss of 11 lives outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title celebrations continues…
Red tape may be often associated with officialdom but for J&K’s paperless bureaucracy, green is the go-to colour this year-end as it has achieved the equivalent of “planting over 4.5 lakh trees or taking over 2,200 cars off the roads permanently”, according to a study.Released on Monday, the study by Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, secretary in…
MUMBAI: Call it a fad or not, but brands are pushing protein-infused products into retail shelves-many Indians whose regular diets lack sufficient doses of protein are increasingly becoming health-conscious and companies are sniffing an opportunity here. Think about McDonald’s protein slices to go with burgers, local startup Phab’s protein bhel bars, or ITC’s high protein…
