NEW DELHI: After India’s major counterterror action under Operation Sindoor in 2025, this year’s Republic Day parade put the spotlight firmly on the country’s military strength. Along Kartavya Path — formerly Rajpath — weapons platforms and defence systems rolled past in a grand display of the armed forces’ combat readiness and technological prowess.The spectacle extended…
MUMBAI: While direct participation by individual investors in the equity market has moderated after record inflows in 2024, Indian households have continued to channel their savings into equities through mutual funds, highlighting sustained confidence in equities as a long-term wealth creation avenue, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).The report noted that…
India’s Tilak Varma plays a shot during the fifth T20 cricket match between India and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer will continue to be with India T20I team for the remaining two T20Is vs New Zealand as Tilak Varma’s return to competitive cricket has…
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman revealed her children, Aleph and Amelia, are surprisingly uninterested in watching her films, even iconic ‘Star Wars’ roles. Portman believes they prefer seeing her as ‘mom’ rather than on screen. Despite this, she cherishes their desire for her to be present in their lives, finding joy in their shared experiences and…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s turban, or saafa, once again became a quiet yet striking focus point during the grand Republic Day celebrations on Monday. This year, the Prime Minister chose a red Rajasthani-style pagdi, highlighted with golden-yellow streaks, adding a note of cultural elegance to the solemn national ritual.Over the years, the tradition…
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is emerging as a key pathway for affluent individuals and families seeking permanent residency in the United States, offering a structured route to a green card through capital investment.Designed to stimulate the US economy by generating jobs and attracting foreign capital, the programme does not require employer sponsorship or specific…
Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he has no preference between bowling with the new or old ball, stressing that his priority is contributing to the team’s success after India clinched the five-match T20I series with two games to spare following a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match…
Imagine being married to your wife for two decades, and getting to know that she had a crush on your best friend!Matt Damon recently dropped a funny bombshell about his marriage, and as it turns out, his wife, Luciana Barroso, once had a ‘huge’ crush on Ben Affleck, not him. Yep, before she ever met…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Monday announced the cancellation of its flight operations to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku till January 28, citing developments in the region around Iran.In a statement, the airline said flights scheduled for January 26, 27 and 28 have been cancelled after reviewing the security situation. IndiGo said passenger safety…
Indian Consulate in Seattle hosts business forum ahead of visit by trade mission from Washington state SEATTLE/NEW YORK: Investment opportunities in India across sectors such as AI, ag-tech, quantum and healthcare were highlighted at a business forum in Seattle, as the largest trade mission from the state of Washington is set to visit India. The…
