SBI Mutual Fund has increased its holding in private sector lender Bandhan Bank, with its stake crossing the 5 per cent threshold following an additional purchase of shares from the open market, PTI reported.In a regulatory filing, Bandhan Bank said the final holding of SBI Mutual Fund, through its various schemes, stood at 8,12,46,734 shares…
The countdown has begun for one of India’s most anticipated academic marathons: JEE Main 2026. Engineering hopefuls across the country are sharpening pencils, logging practice hours on mock tests, and mentally bracing themselves for what has become the ultimate gateway to undergraduate engineering, architecture and planning programmes. With the first session kicking off on January…
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza on Tuesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene on behalf of residents of PoK, alleging widespread rights violations and growing pressure on political activists in the region.Mirza claimed that political and civil rights campaigners in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) were facing arrests, detentions and other…
In ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Dwayne Johnson takes on an astonishing and transformative role as MMA icon Mark Kerr. Streaming now in India, the film dives deep into Kerr’s captivating journey, tackling themes of addiction and the complexities of his relationship with Emily Blunt. ‘The Smashing Machine’ is now streaming on OTT platform in India, bringing…
Long before celebrity environmental campaigns became common, Morgan Freeman quietly began transforming his 124-acre ranch in Mississippi into a safe haven for bees. Concerned about declining pollinator populations and the growing environmental threat posed by disappearing honeybees, Freeman imported 26 beehives from Arkansas in 2014 and began planting bee-friendly vegetation across his property, including lavender,…
Curd is probably the most familiar probiotic food in the Indian kitchen. Milk is set with a small amount of starter culture, and the result is a creamy, tangy bowl that is far more than a side dish. It is eaten with rice in the South, whisked into chaas in the North, mixed with spices,…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was not called up to bat for India A in the Super Over. India ended up scoring zero runs in it. (Images via X/Screengrabs, Getty) India A’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 semi-final ended in a mix of disbelief and backlash after the side collapsed to a Super Over defeat against Bangladesh A…
Candace Owens fires back hard as Erika Kirk asks the public to end Charlie Kirk conspiracy stories (Image via Getty) Candace Owens reacted fast after Erika Kirk went on Fox News and asked people to stop searching for the secret place where her husband Charlie Kirk is buried. Erika Kirk told the public she wanted…
Global leaders are set to gather in New Delhi on November 3-4 for the 17th GRIHA Summit, themed ‘Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World’, to drive scalable climate solutions for India’s built environment.Organised by the GRIHA Council, the summit will feature over 50 eminent speakers across four plenary and four technical sessions, along…
BSSC 2nd Level Inter exam last date extended The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has once again extended the application timeline for the 2nd Inter Level Combined Competitive Examination 2025. According to the official notice, the reason to extend the deadline is addition of fresh vacancies and the interest of candidates. The recruitment drive aims…
The influence of childhood transcends mere reminiscences; it molds our identities through everyday connections. Kids absorb the essence of safety, the realism of emotional validation, and the encouragement given during hard times. These foundational moments, rooted in unwavering affection rather than tangible gifts, deeply affect their adult bonds and self-esteem, crafting an unseen armor for…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the Hindi edition of ‘The Red Book of Emergency – Life Saving Tips’, a book aimed at improving public awareness about medical emergencies and life-saving interventions.The book, authored by Dr Lokendra Gupta and co-authored by Dr Utsav Anand Mani, seeks to help people recognise warning signs…
There comes a stage in life that few people prepare for. One minute you’re packing school lunches, helping with homework and attending parent-teacher meetings. Next, you’re scheduling doctor’s appointments for your ageing parents, reminding them to take their medication and worrying about their health. Somewhere in between, you’re trying to meet work deadlines, pay bills,…
Oman Labour Law Changes: Expat Job Ban in 200+ Professions Oman has embarked on a transformative overhaul of its labour market, unveiling a sweeping policy that prohibits expatriates from working in more than 200 professions, including roles traditionally held by foreign workers in sectors from hospitality to management. Announced in January 2026 by the Ministry…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first in the third T20I against South Africa on Sunday, with conditions and dew playing a key role in the decision at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. India were forced into two changes. Jasprit Bumrah missed the match…
Think fast, this is a quick visual challenge. The headline says only 1% spot the hidden face in 7 seconds.Optical illusions play with expectations. The brain looks for familiar patterns like eyes, a nose and a mouth. When an image hides those features in plain sight, many people miss them. The eyes focus on obvious…
You may compare your journey to someone else’s and you may feel weighed down by this comparison today, but tomorrow you will see that you are on the path of your own nature and that it is a path for you, although different, is just as valid as the other way you were trying to…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands ended Sunday with 17 outcomes in all, including agreements on migration and mobility, green hydrogen and defence cooperation.Along with the war in Ukraine, Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten also discussed the situation in West Asia, calling for freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday shared a video from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway where he could be seen walking away as a Norwegian journalist asked him to answer her question. Accusing the PM of “panicking and running” away, Rahul said, “When there is nothing to hide,…
Indian-origin Yash Patel, a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy, has been arrested in Jurupa Valley, California, on suspicion of sexual battery and false imprisonment while off-duty, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced.The arrest took place earlier this month after the sheriff’s Special Investigations Bureau looked into the allegations.Patel began his employment with the sheriff’s department in…
