PM Modi and Nepal interim PM Sushila Karki NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reaffirmed India’s support to Nepal’s new interim leadership, saying he had a “warm conversation” with Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Had a warm conversation with Mrs. Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of the…
In a surprising turn for Indian cinema, Gujarati film ‘Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ is defying expectations, now in its fifth weekend. This low-budget drama, initially met with a lukewarm response, has seen an extraordinary surge, collecting over Rs 27 crore. Its phenomenal success highlights a growing audience appetite for diverse regional content. The year 2025 has…
KL Rahul and Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The India vs West Indies second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi wasn’t just about intense cricketing action—it also had its share of lighthearted moments on the field. From Ravindra Jadeja cracking jokes and Yashasvi Jaiswal chatting with Shubman Gill to Kuldeep Yadav celebrating…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has raised concerns over Suryakumar Yadav’s current form, suggesting it poses a bigger challenge for the Men in Blue than Shubman Gill’s as the team gears up for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The 10th edition of the T20 World Cup is…
Hundreds of H-1B and H-4 visa appointments scheduled for mid- to late-December 2025 are being cancelled and pushed to March 2026 as US consulates overhaul screening procedures, according to immigration firm Fragomen, according to an ET report.Consular posts have cited a new mandatory online presence review for H-1B applicants and their dependents that comes into…
In 1983, Md Aftab Alam was hired as a regular college lecturer – on paper. Forty-two years later, he’s still waiting for his first salary. The appointment letter, issued by Sanjay Gandhi Mahila College in Gaya, promised pay and service conditions on a par with university faculty. What followed was four decades of unpaid teaching,…
PM Modi and Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday responded to US President Donald Trump’s positive remarks on trade negotiations with India, with both leaders affirming that discussions between the two countries will continue. “India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Tuesday named a spin-heavy 18-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against South Africa, recalling pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi and including as many as five spinners. The series begins in Lahore on October 12.Alongside regulars Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, Pakistan have added Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram, and 38-year-old…
Based on the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, the private sector saw robust business activity. (AI image) Business activity in India moderated in December, with the HSBC PMI Composite Index that measures India’s manufacturing and service sectors’ combined output, came in at 58.9, dropping from November’s 59.7. Despite this reduction, the index remained significantly…
In a bold statement, Dia Mirza has raised a red flag about the pervasive ageism in Indian films. She emphasizes the tendency to cast older men alongside younger women, a dynamic that’s seldom flipped. Mirza argues that this trend underscores a deeper issue: the reluctance to portray women as vibrant and valuable at any age….
