NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Friday urged students not to view success in exams as the sole purpose of their education and said an individual’s character and temperament, and not just grades, determine success in life. “Education is not only for exams but for life. Exams are meant to examine oneself,” Modi said at…
India U19 men’s cricket team (Photo by @BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: India U19 crowned themselves champions of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 for a record-extending sixth time after defeating England U19 by 100 runs in the final at Harare Sports Club on Friday, sealing the title in emphatic fashion.Batting first after winning the…
In an era where paparazzi videos trend within minutes and celebrity sightings become instant content, the idea of a “typical workday” no longer applies. For Mumbai’s paparazzi, the day doesn’t begin with a fixed routine or end with a clear sign-off. It starts early, stretches late into the night, and is dictated entirely by movement,…
NEW DELHI: Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Friday objected to upcoming Netflix film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, calling the title offensive and an attack on a “most respectable segment” of society, and demanded govt action. BJP said govt asked the OTT platform to remove the teaser and other promotional contents of the film from social media, govt sources…
Piyush Goyal during the signing of FTA terms between India and the GCC in New Delhi (ANI) NEW DELHI: Amid a rush of trade deals with advanced countries, India signed the terms of reference (ToR) for negotiations with the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday, a step towards a free trade agreement (FTA), with…
Pakistan enter the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup aiming for a second title, relying on their main batters and the all-round contributions of Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz in Asian conditions.Their build-up to the tournament has seen mixed results on and off the field. At the same time, home series wins against Australia and improved…
Mumait (Mumtaz) Khan, who is best remembered as the ‘Dekh Le’ girl from Munna Bhai MBBS, has opened up about the health crisis that forced her to step away from Bollywood at the peak of her career. Once a familiar face across Hindi and South Indian cinema, Mumait said it wasn’t a conscious decision to…
NEW DELHI: Iran has backed the Chabahar port and cooperation with India amid the uncertainty looming over the project because of ongoing US efforts to isolate Iran, including the Trump administration’s decision last year to revoke a sanctions waiver that allowed India to develop a terminal at the port. While Washington extended the waiver till…
MUMBAI: India’s high-net worth individuals (HNIs) and rich family offices are increasingly betting on private credit deals in search for higher, predictable returns. Investing in the space, which grew to a nearly $13 billion market locally in 2025 also allows them to diversify their portfolio. “Regulatory and tax changes have made debt mutual funds less…
NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the BCCI said on Friday. Rana suffered a knee injury during India’s warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on February 4, 2026.The BCCI said Rana was assessed by a specialist and underwent scans, following…
