Even before she settles down in her new role as the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Sunetra Pawar finds herself confronting challenges on the fronts of both within the ruling Mahayuti alliance and state politics. On the government front, Sunetra’s challenges seem to have only just begun, starting with weekly Cabinet and district planning meetings. While…
Valentine’s Day is today, and if love caught you off-guard, or you were stuck chasing the deadlines, it’s still not late. Valentine’s Day doesn’t need weeks of planning, or a five-course dinner that was booked three months ago. Sometimes, the best stories are created spontaneously, and the surprise that lands on your lap. Anybody out…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha, right, walks past India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav after the coin toss ahead of the Asia Cup cricket match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) The question of handshake hung over the pre-match press conferences on Saturday as India captain Suryakumar Yadav…
3 min readFeb 3, 2026 03:39 PM IST A large part of the five-hour questioning of Telangana’s former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao in the alleged phone-tapping case focused on when phone interception can and cannot be carried out, it is learnt. KCR was questioned by the Special Investigation Team on Sunday. The former CM…
Courageous parenting isn’t about having no fears; it’s about making thoughtful, consistent choices each day. It means giving kids the space to face difficulties while upholding strong boundaries without feeling sorry about it. By affirming their feelings and embracing them as they are—including our own imperfections—parents nurture authentic self-esteem. The word brave can feel heavy…
England’s Jos Buttler (AP Photo) Jos Buttler etched his name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter in history — and the quickest overall in terms of balls faced — to reach 4,000 runs in T20 Internationals. The England star achieved the landmark in just 2,670 deliveries, surpassing the previous benchmark held…
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated a series of major infrastructure projects in Assam on Saturday, aiming to accelerate development across the North-East. The projects, worth more than Rs 5,450 crore include Indian Institute of Management Guwahati, the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a new fleet of electric buses and the National Data Centre. The move aims to…
One week is a long time in politics. Maharashtra witnessed the veracity of this maxim as the sudden demise of Ajit Pawar roiled state politics leading to his wife Sunetra Pawar being catapulted on to its centrestage. The fallout of these stunning developments may also shape the roadmaps of the NCP factions ahead. The Urdu…
There was a time when travel meant chasing sunsets, collecting fridge magnets, and pretending you enjoy hiking. Then came digital nomads, coolcations and set-jetting. Now? Enter the Glowmads, the travellers who refuse to board a flight without SPF, a serum, and a solid skincare routine. Yes, the holiday has had a glow-up. Image credit :…
England’s Tom Banton celebrates his fifty (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Adil Rashid starred with the ball before Tom Banton finished the job with the bat as England defeated Scotland by five wickets in a crucial T20 World Cup Group C clash on Saturday to keep their Super Eights hopes alive. After their shock defeat to West…