“We the people of India” saved the nation during Covid by “living like soldiers”. Today, citizens are again being asked to help the country by “living responsibly”.The language has changed from pandemic precautions to economic discipline, but the political pattern feels familiar.One way to detect coming trouble is to watch how governments speak. When administrations…
Tom Hanks, the acclaimed actor known for films like ‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘A Man Called Otto,’ and ‘The Terminal,’ was all smiles as he supported his wife Rita Wilson at the opening night of the new comedy play ‘Celebrity Autobiography,’ which she has produced. Tom Hanks suits up for the opening night of ‘Celebrity Autobiography’ Dressed…
Vijay’s astrologer who predicted TVK victory a year ago was appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD), a decision which was later revoked. From scripted reel heroics performed with perfection to the unscripted challenges of real politics, it was baptism by fire for C. Joseph Vijay – who got a taste of realpolitik two days…
Excerpts from the interview:Q: How did this book come about? A: Most of my books start with a character…, not anybody specific but someone from a village in the 1920s. That is what I was picturing in my mind: living in a village, growing there and then emerging from the village during that period, which…
The rupee extended its losing streak for an eighth consecutive session on Tuesday, tumbling 50 paise to close at a record low of 96.70 against the US dollar amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and a stronger dollar driven by global risk aversion, PTI reported.The rupee, which has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing…
Playback singer Sonu Nigam has sold five adjoining land parcels in Karjat for a combined consideration of Rs 95 lakh, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The latest sale comes nearly a month after the singer sold multiple land parcels in the same region for Rs 1.95 crore.The transactions pertain to five…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday proposed a revised disclosure framework under Basel III norms that would require banks to publish more detailed information on capital adequacy, leverage, liquidity and risk exposure, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and market discipline, PTI reported.Under the proposed framework, banks would be required to make…
PV Sindhu and Virat Kohli (Instagram Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s badminton icon PV Sindhu shared a heartfelt message for Virat Kohli after meeting him at the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru. The badminton star posted a picture with Kohli on Instagram and thanked him for always supporting and guiding her during difficult…
AFCAT 02/2026 registration AFCAT 02/2026 registration: The Indian Air Force will begin the registration process for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 from May 20, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official AFCAT portal, afcat.edcil.co.in.The recruitment drive is being conducted for courses starting in July 2027. The notification includes recruitment through AFCAT…
India appears to be facing one of its toughest economic challenges in recent years. (AI image) India appears to be facing one of its toughest economic challenges in recent years. Oil, gold, fertiliser and other commodity prices are elevated. The foreign portfolio investors are continuing to sell. Imports remain unabated. Exports are facing headwinds. Remittances…