NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its first list of 47 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, fielding several key leaders, including former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and former state chief K Surendran. Poll Do you believe BJP has a strong chance of winning seats in Kerala? Among the prominent…
For more than a decade, Pakistan players have remained absent from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The last cricketer from Pakistan to feature in the tournament was allrounder Azhar Mahmood, who played in the league between 2012 and 2015, although he did so after entering the auction as an English player. His appearance came years…
Why more women are choosing skilled trades for stable, high-paying careers. (Getty Images) As industries grapple with a shortage of skilled workers and the future of white-collar jobs faces disruption from artificial intelligence, skilled trades are emerging as a promising career path. Yet, despite the rising demand and competitive wages, these professions—from plumbing to diesel…
‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari recently revealed that if she gets an opportunity to helm a big-budget tentpole film, her ideal cast would include Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Sai Pallavi.During an interaction at the Red Lorry Film Festival, the director said, “I’ve lots of names on my wish list but right now,…
As The Akshaya Patra Foundation prepares to serve its 5 billionth meal on March 17, with President Droupadi Murmu commemorating the milestone, the moment marks a significant chapter in one of the world’s largest school feeding programmes. What began in 2000 with just 1,500 meals served from the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru has grown into…
Wholesale price inflation accelerated to 2.13 per cent in February–the highest level in 11 months–as firming prices of food and non-food articles kept cost pressures elevated despite some easing in vegetable inflation, official data released on Monday showed.The WPI-based inflation rate has now risen for the fourth consecutive month. It stood at 1.81 per cent…
JNVST Class 6 admit card 2026: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the admit card for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test Class 6 Winter Bound session for the academic year 2026–27. Students who have registered for the entrance examination can now download their hall tickets from the official website navodaya.gov.in.The admit card is an…
Naga Chaitanya credits wife Sobhita Dhulipala for his recent success, calling her a lucky charm after winning Best Actor for ‘Thandel’. He highlighted the film’s personal significance, being his first release post-wedding. Chaitanya emphasized how domestic harmony fuels his professional achievements, with both he and Dhulipala sharing a deep passion for cinema. Actor Naga Chaitanya…
Ugadi signals the start of the new year for people in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka. The Hindu calendar, a blend of lunar and solar cycles, begins its cycle with the month of Chaitra. The festival is celebrated on March 19, 2026. It means starting a new cycle of time. People who celebrate…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday released its first list of candidates for 144 seats in the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal, fielding several key leaders, including Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh.While Dilip Ghosh has been fielded from Kharagpur Sadar, Suvendu Adhikari will contest the elections from two seats — Bhabanipur and Nandigram….