NEW DELHI: Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary MA Baby on Saturday raised strong objections over Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s remarks at the recent INDIA bloc meeting of opposition parties on June 8, saying that “nobody is asking Rahul Gandhi to hug Pinarayi Vijayan” and all that the Left party was asking for was…
NEW DELHI: As IPL 2026 nears, a major off-field development has taken centre stage, with Rajasthan Royals, the champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), being acquired for a massive $1.63 billion by a consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani. Despite the scale of the deal, the ownership transition will…
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz The quote “Perceptions which are at present insensible may grow some day: nothing is useless, and eternity provides great scope for change,” by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, may seem complicated at first, but it has a simple and strong idea about how change works in life. Leibniz, a prominent 17th-century philosopher, frequently examined…
In a world where terms like ‘situationship,’ ‘benching’ and more are finding their foothold, there are people who believe in old-school romance. Some people still define a relationship in terms of respect and the consistent efforts of growing together. Bollywood’s ‘Dhak Dhak’ queen Madhuri Dixit is without a doubt one of them. Relationship 101 ft….
NEW DELHI: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma could spell trouble for the rest of the IPL, after the Mumbai Indians opener announced his return in style with a match-winning knock against Kolkata Knight Riders.Rohit smashed a scintillating 78 off just 38 balls to power MI to a six-wicket win in…
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said he and US President Donald Trump may have occasional ‘tactical disagreements’ over the handling of the ongoing conflict in Middle East, but stressed that both leaders remain aligned on the key issues and continue to maintain a strong relationship.Speaking in an interview…
SRINAGAR: The meteorological department has forecast widespread rain, gusty winds and also snowfall at some places in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 36 hours due to a strong western disturbance, even as heavy rains flooded roads in Srinagar on Friday.Authorities have issued an advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential travel and follow safety precautions,…
Image credit: Manu Bhaker’s X handle NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker will compete in two events at the upcoming Asian Games after being named in India’s 30-member shooting squad announced by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday.The Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4,…
Superdry co-founder James Holder has been convicted of rape by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court. The incident occurred after a night out in Cheltenham, with prosecutors arguing the woman’s intoxication impaired her ability to resist. Holder’s defence claimed the encounter was consensual, but the jury found him guilty of rape. A jury at Gloucester…
NEW DELHI: Exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months has declined sharply in India, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24, raising concerns among child health experts despite significant improvements in child nutrition and maternal health indicators.The survey found that the proportion of infants under six months who were fed only breastmilk fell…