File Photo – Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying Football match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) DUBAI: Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his determination to score 1,000 goals by the end of his career. And the 40-year-old Portugal superstar is in no…
Nihal Sarin and Anish Giri (Photos by Michal Walusza, Lennart Ootes and FIDE) NEW DELHI: As the chess world descends upon Cyprus for the 2026 Candidates, the name Anish Giri continues to be synonymous with a singular, frustrating memory from the past. 14 draws in 14 games. That legendary run in the 2016 Candidates birthed…
MUMBAI: Kotak Bank’s statement that it is not in the race to acquire IDBI Bank would mean that the success of govt’s plan to sell IDBI Bank will depend upon the interest of foreign bidders. Kotak Bank, while never an official contender, was long seen as a potential acquirer given the bank’s high capital adequacy…
NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Tuesday announced that activist Sonam Wangchuk will join its protest on June 6. The protest, scheduled for Saturday, is part of the CJP’s campaign seeking the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.“Prominent educationist and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee @Wangchuk66 will join the peaceful protest on 6 June…
VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala (Images/Agencies) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Election won. Succession unsettled. Congress brass moved into overdrive Tuesday to pick Kerala’s next CM, with intense lobbying breaking out across factions after the party-led UDF’s emphatic victory, reports Rajiv G. The decision rests with LS opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, but consultations could stretch up to a…
Lighting is no longer purely functional; sculptural lamps, pendant clusters, and designer chandeliers are being used to define ambience and visual hierarchy within rooms. Thoughtfully planned lighting enhances textures, highlights décor, and shapes emotional atmosphere, making it a central element in contemporary Indian interior styling. Interior design in modern Indian homes is moving toward a…
Michael and Susan Dell . (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Dell Technologies stock hit an all-time high of $263.99 on Friday, May 8. The Dell stock surged as much as 14.6% intraday, which pushed Dell shares up more than 107% year-to-date. The jump came after President Donald Trump reportedly used a Mother’s Day event at the…
David Miller of South Africa (Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images) South African veteran David Miller, speaking to reporters at a press conference ahead of the T20I series against India, expressed his excitement at returning to the Proteas squad for the first time since the ICC Champions Trophy. Miller praised the team’s depth as they gear…
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has flagged concerns over Rinku Singh’s form ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that his dip in performances could be a key issue for Kolkata Knight Riders to address.KKR begin their campaign against five-time champions Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on March 29. Rinku heads into…
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar gave assent to the Jharkhand Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill. Image: AI generated Jharkhand has decided that coaching centres can no longer behave like a private economy running on public anxiety. On January 20, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar gave assent to the Jharkhand Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025,…