Shoaib Akhtar and Mohsin Naqvi (Agency Image) Shoaib Akhtar made headlines again this week after appearing to backtrack on his scathing remarks about Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The former pacer, who had called Naqvi “incompetent and illiterate” during an appearance on an Indian news channel, attempted a delicate retraction less than 24…
The National Green Tribunal gave a green light to Centre’s Rs 90,000-crore-plus Great Nicobar infrastructure project on Monday, concluding that the environmental clearance granted in 2022 was backed by sufficient safeguards and there was no “good ground to interfere.“ A bench of the tribunal dismissed a series of petitions that had questioned the validity of…
In a digital world crowded with fleeting trends, it takes something deeply tender to make people pause, and a tiny macaque named Punch has done exactly that. At Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, the six-month-old monkey has captured global attention not through spectacle, but through vulnerability. Born abandoned and raised by caretakers, Punch found unexpected…
Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram (Image credit: X) A warm hug between Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram stole the spotlight in Colombo — and it came amid the ongoing no-handshake row between India and Pakistan. As the two icons embraced and shared a laugh before Sunday’s high-voltage clash, the moment quickly went viral, standing in…
Alia Bhatt’s newfound enthusiasm for a Taoist parenting book brings a breath of fresh air to modern family dynamics: it’s all about slowing down and nurturing without over-controlling. Balancing her high-profile career, she shows that prioritizing impactful learning and intentional parenting—alongside partner Ranbir Kapoor—can create a rich emotional environment for their family. In between film…
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq and teammates (ANI Photo) Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq struck an optimistic note on Tuesday, insisting the side can recover from their heavy T20 World Cup loss to India and still secure a place in the next stage of the tournament.India’s emphatic 61-run victory has left Pakistan in a must-win situation. They now…
Gold prices declined more than 1 per cent in the futures trade on Tuesday amid easing safe-haven demand, improving geopolitical sentiment and a firm US dollar.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for April delivery fell by Rs 2,228, or 1.44 per cent, to Rs 1,52,532 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,553…
If you are planning to apply for a visa under the India Young Professionals Scheme in 2026, the first step is not the visa application itself, it is entering a ballot. The next ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme will open at 2:30 PM India Standard Time on 17 February 2026 and close at…
A Chintan Shivir of the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance was held at Coorg, Karnataka on 13th and 14th February 2026. The event was attended by Secretary DFS, Shri M. Nagaraju, all senior officers and departmental staff, senior leadership of PSBs, PSICs and DFIs. In the event, Experts from public policy as well…
NEW DELHI: Australia’s players will be firmly in Ireland’s corner on Tuesday as the Lorcan Tucker-led side face Zimbabwe in their Group B clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.It has been a disastrous campaign for Australia in this marquee tournament, and their qualification hopes now hang by a thread. They must register a thumping…