Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych (AP Photo) Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been granted permission by the International Olympic Committee to wear a black armband during competition at the Milan Cortina Games, but he will not be allowed to use the helmet he designed to honour Ukrainian athletes killed in the ongoing war with Russia. The…
The film industry and political figures have stepped forward to support actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav after he surrendered before Tihar jail authorities in connection with multiple cheque-bounce cases linked to the failure of his 2010 directorial debut Ata Pata Laapata.Rajpal was sent to Tihar jail after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea seeking additional time…
For months, Meitei-Kuki couples across Manipur believed they had reached the safest point they were likely to get, fragile but predictable, after the violence that erupted in 2023. On Jan 21, that calm broke.Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, a 31-year-old Meitei man who had been working in Nepal, was abducted and shot dead in Churachandpur. Singh had…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh on Monday secured 19% reciprocal tariff from the US under a trade agreement, while managing some exemptions from reciprocal tariffs for textiles and garments manufactured using American material. While Indian exporters are keeping a close watch on the details – especially after some of the stocks took a beating – they are…
Netherlands’ Bas de Leede celebrates his half century (right), and Tim de Leede’s portrait (left), at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) There’s a portrait of Tim de Leede, Bas de Leede‘s father, hanging just outside of press box at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Like Bas de Leede, Tim de Leede…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has come out strongly in defence of Salman Khan after the Bollywood superstar’s recent attendance at the ‘100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons’ event in Mumbai sparked criticism from some quarters. Shinde emphasised that Salman’s presence should not be dragged into political debate, saying his attendance was appropriate…
NEW DELHI: Discussion on the no-motion confidence against Lok Sabha Speaker is likely to take place on March 9, news agency ANI reported citing sources.This comes after opposition parties put in motion the process to oust Om Birla as Lok Sabha speaker, alleging that he had acted in a “blatantly partisan” manner in the House…
MUMBAI: For Indian companies with a global footprint, navigating regulatory complexity has moved from the sidelines to the centre of corporate strategy. Rules on trade, tariffs, the environment, labour, data, and taxation are changing rapidly and increasingly shaping business outcomes.Import restrictions, carbon taxes, anti-dumping duties, subsidies, and localisation norms are altering cost structures, market access,…
Arjun Erigaisi (Photo by Norway Chess/Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: Norway Chess has announced Alireza Firouzja as the latest player for its 2026 edition in Oslo, but India’s top-ranked player Arjun Erigaisi is still not part of the confirmed lineup. Firouzja, known for his aggressive and exciting style, said, “I’m looking forward to competing against the…
Remo D’Souza and his wife Lizelle recently spoke about faith, spirituality and conversion, sharing how their beliefs have evolved beyond the limits of a single religion. During a conversation on Nayandeep Rakshit’s YouTube channel, the couple addressed questions around Remo’s decision to convert to Christianity and how his family responded to it.Remo, born Ramesh Gopi…
