NEW DELHI: After notifying April 16, 2026, as the date from which the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023 — providing one-third seats in the House of the People and legislative assemblies of all states and UT of Delhi to be reserved for women — shall come into effect, the govt Friday notified…
Moeen Ali in PSL (Screengrab/X) Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has opted to feature in the 2026 Pakistan Super League instead of returning to the Indian Premier League, underlining a growing shift among overseas players seeking more game time and stability in the latter stages of their careers. With the IPL and PSL schedules clashing…
On her tour of Australia, Meghan Markle elegantly paid tribute to Prince Harry by wearing diamond constellation rings that represented their astrological signs—Virgo for him and Leo for her. She also adorned herself with meaningful opal earrings from a previous royal occasion, emphasizing her love and personal homage to family. Meghan Markle is choosing her…
NEW DELHI: A triumphant opposition hailed the fall of the constitutional amendment bill as a defeat for delimitation and not women’s reservation.After the opposition prevailed in voting, Congress’ Rahul Gandhi spoke with TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee and thanked him for the support.There was concern that only a few of the 28 TMC MPs may turn up…
With six points from five matches, Gujarat Titans have climbed to fourth on the table. (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill wore a satisfied smile after leading his side to a thrilling five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. While…
Prince, a global superstar, was notoriously elusive, shunning elite company like Madonna and Bruce Springsteen from his inner circle, as shared by drummer Bobby Z. Instead of reveling in the thrill of fame, he sought authentic relationships, connecting deeply only with those he considered his equals. For Prince, it didn’t matter whether you’re the Queen…
As the debate on size and composition of the Lok Sabha continues, the United States offers an interesting contrast. It does not keep enlarging its lower house every time population shifts. The United States House of Representatives has been capped at 435 seats since 1929, but after every decennial census those seats are redistributed among…
Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is going through an uncharacteristic lean patch in IPL 2026. Known for troubling the best batters in the world, Bumrah has been taken apart this season, with little going his way. In five matches so far, he has conceded 164 runs without…
Martha Stewart couldn’t be more thrilled about Cate Blanchett starring as her in the forthcoming biopic, ‘Good Thing.’ With its foundation in Stewart’s legendary catchphrase, the film is set to explore her inspiring ascent to fame. At the age of 84, Stewart confidently asserts that Blanchett is the ideal representation of her story, commending the…
Kolkata: Calcutta HC Friday quashed the Election Commission’s move to requisition assistant professors of state colleges for the duty of presiding officers at polling stations in Bengal, pulling up the poll panel for not placing any material to show why their deployment was unavoidable. The order, however, will not apply to assistant professors who have…