NEW DELHI: Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 58 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on Wednesday, as the ministry of civil aviation said it was closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and its impact on flights between India and the region.Amid the escalating conflict in…
Photo: Jasprit Bumrah/ Instagram While we are still celebrating team India’s victory against New Zealand which lead to their historic win in the T20 World Cup 2026, one cannot skip mentioning bowler Jasprit Bumrah‘s superb performance on March 8. When we watch Jasprit dismantle world-class batting lineups with that clinical, ice-cold precision, it’s easy to…
File Pic: Image from the historic India vs Australia Test in 2001 at Eden Gardens. This week, twenty-five years ago, few were giving Indian cricket any hope. Bruised, sullied from the match-fixing scandal barely a year before and fighting to save face, here was a rudderless team hosting Steve Waugh’s ‘Invincibles’. What unfolded would change…
Oil prices fell to around $88 per barrel after a report said that the International Energy Agency (IEA) is considering a record release of emergency oil reserves to stabilise global markets amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to Bloomberg.According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the proposed release could exceed…
MS Dhoni and Sakshi Dhoni are making a style statement at wedding season. They are opting for understated ethnic ensembles. Dhoni wore a custom outfit inspired by Aipan art. Sakshi donned a green ombre Chanderi kalidaar. Their choices highlight Indian craft and culture. These looks are meaningful and memorable. It feels like every time we…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, left, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, center, and captain Suryakumar Yadav. (AP Photo) Gambhir, Agarkar tasted success taking harsh calls. Will they stick to their principles as they plan for the LA Games & T20 World Cup In 2028? But wait, there’s an ODI World Cup in the interim…Moments after lifting…
NEW DELHI: The conflict in West Asia, along with disruption in supply chains and higher oil prices may result in India’s growth being hit by 15-40 basis points (bps) next financial year (2026-27), with inflation too expected to accelerate if the tension persists for a few more weeks, economists said.Rajani Sinha, chief economist, CARE Ratings…
Recently, the rare scientific phenomenon received global attention after reports from Tehran in March 2026 indicated that residents observed ‘dark rain’ following airstrikes on oil storage facilities. This led to massive fires that released thick smoke into the atmosphere. When rain clouds formed over the city, the raindrops fell into the clouds, thus forming dark…
File Pic: Harbhajan Singh during the Eden Gardens Test in 2001. The other day I was having a chat with Matthew Hayden in Goa. I asked him, “Why did you play that shot in the first innings at Eden Gardens?” It was in the second session on Day 1, he was batting on 97, and…
MUMBAI: Rating agency Moody’s Ratings and its Indian affiliate Icra said the West Asia conflict should have limited near-term impact on India’s banking system, though a prolonged oil spike could dent growth and lift inflation.Moody’s baseline view sees banking outlook stable and real GDP growth at 6.4% in FY27; credit/deposit growth broadly aligned, loan growth…