If India go over the top then extra bounce will find them out, says Ian Chappell
Former Australia Test captain Ian Chappell believes if the Indian batters try to go over the top with their shots in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, then they will be found out by extra bounce in the conditions during the all-important series. India
Chhath ghats ready to welcome worshippers for first arghya in Patna
The Chhath festival in Patna is truly a remarkable sight, especially along the Ganga ghats, where the city comes alive with vibrant decorations and spiritual energy. Thursday marks the third day of this four-day festival, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
Amitabh Bachchan dreams of boarding an aircraft carrier
On the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16, Amitabh Bachchan shared a heartfelt tribute to the Indian Navy, expressing his deep admiration for their service and courage. Big B took a moment to praise the Navy’s role in safeguarding the nation’s
Puducherry police register 50 cases on senior citizen scam complaints
Puducherry Police have registered 50 cases based on complaints of money being swindled from senior citizens’ bank accounts. According to police reports, scammers posing as bank officials have been contacting senior citizens, asking them to update information such as KYC details, Aadhaar numbers,
Folk singer Sharda Sinha’s contribution to Chhath Puja will be remembered forever
The music world is mourning the demise of Sharda Sinha, fondly known as the ‘Nightingale of Bihar’, who passed away on November 5 at the age of 72, leaving a profound legacy in the realm of Indian folk music. Her contribution to Chhath
Make Google a ‘trusted source’ in US election: Sundar Pichai to employees
As the White House race entered the crucial counting stage, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees to ensure that “the products we build” are “a trusted source of information to people of every background and belief.” In a memo to employees,
Toxic foam on Yamuna raises concerns as Chhath Puja begins in Delhi
As the four-day Chhath festival begins with the traditional ‘Nahay Khay’ on Tuesday, a disturbing sight marred the religious fervour along the banks of the Yamuna River near Kalindi Kunj in Delhi. Devotees gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and perform the
Indian stock market opens flat, all eyes on US election
The Indian stock market opened flat on Tuesday as buying was seen in metal, auto, IT, PSU bank, and pharma sectors during early trade, with investors turning their attention to the closely fought US election. The Sensex was trading at 78,714.02 after slipping
E-commerce platforms see over Rs 1 lakh crore worth sales in India festive season
As private consumption surges in smaller cities and towns in India, driven by high pent-up demand and a wave of premiumization, e-commerce platforms registered more than Rs 1 lakh crore in gross merchandise value (GMV) during the month-long festive season. According to industry
Deeply concerning: EAM on Brampton temple attack; slams Canada for surveillance of diplomats
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed concern over the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, calling it “deeply concerning” during a press conference with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong at Parliament House, Canberra. “What happened yesterday at
No competition among Mahayuti partners over CM’s post: Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is leading the BJP’s campaign for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, on Tuesday claimed that the Mahayuti comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP will form the government, and the decision about the next chief minister will be
UP govt to appoint DGP independently; cabinet approves new policy
In a major administrative shift ahead of the bye-elections, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has decided to take control of the appointment of the state’s Director General of Police (DGP), bypassing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) panel
Assault on Hindus, Sikhs will not be tolerated: Union Minister Bittu on Brampton temple attack
Following the attack by Khalistani extremists on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu expressed widespread anger and condemnation, warning that such assaults on Hindus and Sikhs will not be tolerated. Bittu held Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
PM Modi makes ‘roti, beti, maati’ pitch in J’khand; says this election will mark ouster of JMM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the BJP’s mega poll blitz in Jharkhand on Monday and launched a blistering attack on the Hemant Soren government, accusing it of “stymying” the development of the tribal state. Addressing a rally in the Garhwa region, PM Modi
NC chooses Abdul Rahim Rather as J&K Assembly Speaker
Senior National Conference (NC) leader and seven-time MLA Abdul Rahim Rather was elected as the speaker of the J&K Assembly on Monday, while PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Parra introduced a resolution opposing the abrogation of Article 370. Pro-tem Speaker Mubarak Gul of
1924 Congress meet in Belagavi: Obama invited for joint Assembly session by K’taka govt
The Karnataka government has invited former U.S. President Barack Obama to attend a joint Assembly session organized to commemorate the centenary of the 1924 Congress session, chaired by Mahatma Gandhi in Belagavi. This session marked Mahatma Gandhi’s launch of the freedom movement against
Big B shares his food for thought on Diwali indulgence
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has penned his thoughts about Diwali indulgence, sharing that the “resistance to consumption that was being deliberately avoided was broken due to unavoidable circumstances.” Big B took to his blog, where he wrote: “Another Sunday gone by, and the resistance
20 killed after bus plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora
In a major tragedy, at least 20 passengers lost their lives when the bus they were traveling in careened off the road and fell into a 200-meter-deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora district on Monday. Among the victims were several children, heightening the tragedy
PM Vishwakarma Scheme makes headway with 2.58 crore artisans on board
The Centre’s PM Vishwakarma Yojana, aimed at uplifting traditional craftspeople and artisans such as carpenters, masons, and tailors, has made considerable progress with 2.58 crore applications submitted so far. Of these, 23.75 lakh applicants have been successfully registered to receive benefits under the
Bollywood Celebs Mourn the Passing of Iconic Designer Rohit Bal
A wave of sorrow swept through Bollywood on Saturday as stars including Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday, and others mourned the death of celebrated fashion designer Rohit Bal, affectionately known as “Gudda,” who passed away at the age of 63. The