Festive shopping to get costlier The festive cheer may come with a slightly heavier price tag this year.As shopping lists grow ahead of the peak season, air-conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines and other consumer appliances are set for another round of price hikes.Leading manufacturers are raising prices by 5-8% from October 1, citing higher costs…
Naman Dhir debuts for India (Image: BCCI) Naman Dhir makes his ODI debut for India after captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies in the opening ODI of the series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.Dhir has been handed his maiden ODI cap as India…
PC: Cable Car Heritage Museum In August 1873, San Francisco tested a new cable railway system designed to operate on streets where horses struggled with steep grades. Andrew Smith Hallidie tested the first cable car on Clay Street on 2 August, using an endless wire rope placed in a tube below the surface of the…
Cardamom is a tropical spice plant that can also be grown at home with the right care. It grows best in partial to full shade and prefers rich soil that stays moist without holding too much water. Growing it in a pot also makes it easier to move the plant to a warmer spot when…
General:The week opens with a serious mood, Aquarius. Nothing will fall into your lap, and you’ll know it from the first morning itself. Early in the week, your progress depends on grit, not luck. There is courage in you, yes, but it must be tied to routine. Finish the boring tasks. Reply to pending messages….
Actor Sivakumar has opened up about his sons Suriya and Karthi’s marriages, sharing personal thoughts on their journey as actors and family men. His comments have now gained attention, especially his reaction to Suriya and Jyotika celebrating 20 years of marriage. The veteran actor also recalled how Karthi’s marriage was viewed after the release of…
PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda NEW DELHI: India’s badminton campaign at the Asian Games 2026 ended on Sunday with a disappointing return of just one medal, as PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda bowed out in the women’s singles quarterfinals after spirited efforts against formidable opponents.Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu went down 21-11, 18-21, 10-21 to Tokyo…
Adhikari claimed the deletions were ordered by judicial officers in a case filed by Banerjee herself. West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari has blamed former CM Mamata Banerjee for the deletion of around 27 lakh names from the state’s electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), rejecting allegations that the BJP or the Election…
The latest increase comes ahead of the peak festive shopping period. Consumers could face higher prices for air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators and LED TVs this festive season, with leading appliance and consumer electronics makers planning price hikes of up to 8% from October 1 as rising commodity and freight costs squeeze margins.The latest increase…
India’s recent ICC success may have brought an end to their long-standing trophy drought, but some World Cup defeats continue to remain difficult memories for Virat Kohli.India won back-to-back T20 World Cup titles before adding the Champions Trophy, but the heartbreak of November 19, 2023 still remains fresh in the minds of ardent cricket followers….
