It can be tempting to slice, dice, and analyse elections even as the vote count is ongoing. It may be good for the media. It may be good for the social media commentariat. It may even be good for common citizens as they try to make sense of whether their hunches were right or wrong … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., on top of existing metals duties, in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul. Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One on his way to the NFL Super Bowl in New … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump has global implications. The upcoming discussions between the two leaders will centre on defence cooperation, trade relations, and countering China’s growing economic and military influence. One of the key items on the agenda will be the … Read more
New Delhi: Tom Cruise has been honoured with the Grande Medaille of the Aero-Club de France, presented to him by the organisation’s president Catherine Maunoury. The award was for his “significant contribution to the history of aviation and inspiring future pilots,” according to a press release. The medal is the highest distinction from the institution, … Read more
‘Never ever write off Rohit Sharma,’ wrote one of the fans after the Indian captain blazed his way to hitting a 76-ball hundred. The Cuttack ODI against England was make-or-break for Rohit before the Champions Trophy. Over the last six months, Rohit has struggled for form, registering low scores consistently. The forgettable home Test series … Read more
Number 1 (Born on 1st, 10th, 19th, or 28th) Today’s energy wants you to embrace the thrill of innovation and let your inherent leadership and futuristic thinking shine. If something is entering your consciousness now—a new project, a gadget, an idea—that grabs your attention, this is just the thing to give your full attention to … Read more
India swatted away England on a hot and humid Sunday in Cuttack to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. Playing at the Barabati Stadium, India hammered England by 4 wickets in 44.3 overs, while chasing 305 runs. The win was manufactured by India captain Rohit Sharma, who roared back in form … Read more
Imphal/Guwahati/New Delhi: A BJP MLA in Manipur in a strongly worded statement condemned attempts by unknown people to malign him using a doctored video, amid the ethnic tension in the border state. Paolienlal Haokip, MLA of Saikot (Scheduled Tribes) constituency, in a post on X shared the doctored video in which a fake voice is … Read more
Harmanpreet Kaur wanted to “slow down” after relentless cricket late last year. Fresh from a break — she was rested for the Ireland series — the India and Mumbai Indians captain is looking to pick up the pace again, with the Women’s Premier League (WPL) starting on February 14. From (L-R): Mumbai Indians’ Charlotte Edwards, … Read more
Get weekly Panchang to determine auspicious and inauspicious time for performing day-to-day tasks based on the prevailing planetary position. This week, we enter the month of Phalguna; the energy of new beginnings and growth surrounds us. This week also brings the auspicious Magha Purnima, a day of spiritual significance and a time for prayers and … Read more