The United States is nearing the longest federal government shutdown in history, having remained closed for the entire month with no resolution in sight. Economists have warned that the longer the impasse drags on, the greater the risk that the economy, already showing signs of strain, could shift from bending to breaking.“The economy is fragile…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially commenced the registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. JEE is one of India’s most competitive engineering entrance examination cycle for the 2026–27 academic session. The online application window will remain open from October 31 to November 27, 2025 (till 9:00 PM), and the fee payment can…
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has many fans across the country, but one fan stands out for an extraordinary reason. Shashikant Pedwal not only looks strikingly similar to the megastar but has also dedicated his life to spreading happiness through that resemblance. A few months ago, a video of Pedwal meeting spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj went…
Most people blame acidity, stress, or bad eating habits when they feel bloated or nauseous after meals. But doctors say that, in some cases, these mild symptoms could point to something more serious, gastric or stomach cancer.According to Dr Ankit Jain, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, gastric cancer often develops quietly. “The…
Step into the sands of time, where ancient wisdom meets modern energy. Egyptian astrology doesn’t just look to the stars; it listens to the gods. Each day, divine forces like Ra, Bastet, Thoth, and Anubis stir the energies around you, shaping your path in subtle, sacred ways. Whether you’re seeking clarity, strength, love, or a…
Jemimah Rodrigues reacts after winning the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal. (PTI Photo) NAVI MUMBAI: Soon after she played the innings of her life — a brilliant unbeaten 127 off 134 balls — to script India’s five-wicket win over giants Australia in the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup at the DY Patil…
FILE – This Sept. 16, 2016 file image made from a video shows the 18-karat toilet, titled “America,” by Maurizio Cattelan in the restroom of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. (AP Photo, File) LONDON: For sale: The world’s most valuable toilet, a lavatory literally worth its weight in gold. Sotheby’s announced Friday…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan legend Wasim Akram has thrown his full support behind Babar Azam, saying the star batter still has “plenty of cricket left in him” and can achieve much more for the country. Babar has endured a lean run in recent months, struggling to find consistency across formats. He even…
India celebrate win against Australia (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The ICC has announced the officials for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Final between India and South Africa, scheduled for Sunday at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams have been appointed as on-field umpires for the historic match, where…
MUMBAI: The Rs 1,668-crore IPO for Orkla India, the Indian arm of the Norwegian conglomerate, was subscribed nearly 49 times at close of bidding on Friday.Data from BSE showed that while the institutional part was subscribed almost 118 times, the portion reserved for high networth investors (HNIs) was subscribed 54 times. Data also showed that…
In an era when children’s first reflex upon waking is to check a screen, Wisconsin has taken a hard stance. The state on Friday became the 36th in the nation to restrict cellphones and electronic devices in classrooms, after Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill mandating districts to prohibit phone use during instructional…
Aishwarya Rai is one of the most stunning actresses in Bollywood. The diva celebrates her 52nd birthday today, and while she’s known across the world as one most beautiful woman, her husband Abhishek Bachchan has always seen her for much more than just her looks. Abhishek has often said that he didn’t fall in love…
High blood pressure impacts around one in every four adults in India and leads to over 1.6 million deaths annually. While it can be effectively managed through a combination of medication, dietary changes, and physical activity for many people, for a growing segment of patients, these efforts are not enough. These individuals, despite being on…
Today is about staying grounded in what you know is true for you. Others may have different views, and that’s okay, but you don’t need to adjust your values just to fit in. Your beliefs are your roots. Let them keep you steady as the day brings various opinions and ideas. When you’re clear within,…
MUMBAI: The “script” for the shocking Powai hostage crisis was apparently planned for over a month. Seventeen children had their hands tied and mouths taped at a recording studio Thursday, as everyone believed a “hostage scene” for a web series was being filmed. Panic set in only when the captor, Rohit Aarrya, pulled out a…
Flights were suspended for almost two hours at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Friday after sightings of unidentified drones, the latest in a series of similar scares across Europe, an airport spokesman told AFP. Take-offs and landings were suspended between 8:08 pm (1908 GMT) and 9:58 pm and a “whole series of flights” were diverted to…
Parvez Rasool has explained why he retired despite being J&K’s highest wicket-taker last season Kashmir willow bats have long travelled across India and overseas. What never travelled was Jammu & Kashmir cricket or its players. Then Parvez Rasool showed up. He made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2008 and built a career that spanned 95…
Shikhar Dhawan and Ben Austin NEW DELHI: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has shared a heartfelt message following the death of 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a training session in Melbourne.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Austin was hit in the neck while facing balls in…
Growth in bank credit to industry eased to 7.3 per cent in September 2025, compared with 8.9 per cent in the same period a year earlier, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data released on Friday.On a year-on-year basis, non-food bank credit rose 10.2 per cent as of the fortnight ended September 19, 2025,…
Michigan’s $4.5B plan aims to fix special education gaps, strengthen student aid Michigan could be heading for one of the biggest changes to its education funding in decades. A new report released Thursday, as detailed by Chalkbeat, has called for a $4.5 billion overhaul of how the state funds special education — a move that…
