With the elections over, Bihar’s finance department will have to pull out the spreadsheets to redo the fiscal arithmetic as the govt will have to raise resources to not just meet the big promises made in the NDA manifesto, including more money to the 74 lakh farmers, SC students and others in the state, but…
‘Wicked: For Good’, the sequel to the hit musical ‘Wicked’, hits theatres in India today. Ahead of the big launch, Cynthia Erivo, the leading actress of the film, opened up about the emotional and creative demands of bringing her character, Elphaba’s story to its epic conclusion. Eviro on Elphaba’s journey The Oscar-nominated actor, whose fierce…
NEW DELHI: Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock shared his assessment of India’s Super 8 defeat to the Proteas, saying the co-hosts failed to adjust to the conditions in Ahmedabad and did not recognise the “new ball challenge with the seam moving around.”South Africa ended India’s 12-match unbeaten run in the ICC Men’s T20 World…
Usman Khawaja did not come out to bat in the 2nd innings for Australia as they went on to secure an 8-wicket win. (Images via Getty) Australia’s opening Test of the Ashes produced an unusual subplot around senior batter Usman Khawaja, whose back spasms on day one triggered a reshuffle that carried into the second…
Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating on Adani Power with a target price Rs 185. Analysts said the company expects to achieve 100% tie up for 23.7GW under construction capacity by next year. The company targets to reduce current united capacity from 10% to 3-4%. Analysts said that at current tariffs, they expect earnings before…
Russian petroleum giant Lukoil announced on Monday evening that it will divest its international operations following US sanctions imposed in connection with Moscow’s actions in Ukraine.“Owing to the introduction of restrictive measures against the company and its subsidiaries by some states, the company announces its intention to sell its international assets,” Lukoil said in a…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Govt will soon undertake “comprehensive” reforms of Customs to make it more transparent and ease compliance, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Saturday.“There are quite a few things to do. There is the complete overhaul of the Customs area. We need to have a lot more simplified Customs department…
Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has commented on the split coaching setup in India following the Asian Giants’ poor performances in Test cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir. India suffered two whitewashes at home in the past two years, including a humiliating 0-3 loss to New Zealand in 2024,…
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu tied the knot with director Raj Nidimoru known for directing web-shows like ‘Farzi’, ‘The Family Man’, ‘Citadel India’ along with his partner DK (Krishna Dasarakothapalli). The actress left everyone surprised as she tied the knot in a sacred Bhuta Shuddhi Vivaha ceremony at the abode of Linga Bhairavi Devi within Isha…
