As rupee continues to breach multiple record lows, pressure on India’s balance of payments is growing. To protect foreign exchange reserves and help stabilise trade balance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to cut down on gold purchases.But if not buying new gold, could household gold be turned into working capital instead?PM Modi’s call…
Shabnim Ismail in WBBL (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: South Africa women’s national cricket team have announced their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the biggest surprise is the return of fast bowler Shabnim Ismail.The experienced pacer had earlier retired from international cricket but has now decided to return…
NEET 2026 Re-Test: How Many More Scandals Before Students Lose Faith Completely? For millions of Indian students, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is not merely an examination. It is a referendum on sacrifice. It is the exam that consumes teenage years, empties family savings, fuels the coaching economy across cities like Kota, Delhi and Sikar,…
No kidding, but Jabuticaba looks like some rare disease at first glance. Dark purple fruits look glued onto tree’s bark creating a strange sight. But the fruit tastes absolutely sweet, very close to grape and lychee. Travellers on Reddit often describe seeing the tree for the first time as “otherworldly.” Where to spot Travellers can…
India is preparing for potential impacts of the West Asia war. The government plans consultations with industry on fuel and forex conservation measures. Corporate India is now aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to encourage work-from-home (WFH), reduce non-essential travel, and conserve foreign exchange. Executives across conglomerates, consulting firms, financial services, and technology companies…
Nigerian-British man abducts son British authorities have launched a manhunt for a Nigerian-British man accused of abducting his five-year-old son from France to Nigeria after he was wrongly released from a London prison and may have fled the UK within days.Ifedayo Adeyeye, 58, walked free from HMP Pentonville in London on April 21 despite being…
Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya (Image: X/Screengrab) Krunal Pandya has continued to play a crucial role for RCB in their IPL 2026 title defence, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. In his second season with RCB, the experienced all-rounder has emerged as one of the team’s key performers while also drawing inspiration from teammate…
NTA scraps NEET UG 2026, fresh exam dates awaited The cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 has reopened a familiar cycle in India’s medical entrance system: allegations of leaks, investigations across states, protests, and now, another examination date for nearly 24 lakh candidates.The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday,…
Dr. Shrikant Jichkar is remembered as one of the most extraordinary educated figures in modern Indian history. He is widely described as the “most qualified person in India” and is also recognised for this by the Limca Book of Records for his exceptional academic range. His life was not defined by a single profession but…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the crucial floor test for Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in the Tamil Nadu assembly, the post-poll numbers game continues to shift by the day.While the elections were fought along conventional alliance lines, the fractured mandate has forced parties to explore new political equations.The latest twist came when a faction…