India’s Axar Patel is bowled out by Namibia’s captain Gerhard Erasmus during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Namibia in New Delhi. (AP) New Delhi: 45/1 to 77/6 against the USA. 205/4 to 209/9 against Namibia.India won their first two T20 World Cup contests rather convincingly but two batting collapses, occurring at…
File photo of Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag. (AP Photo) New Delhi: India all-rounder Riyan Parag is all set to be named as the new Rajasthan Royals captain at 4pm today. While options included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and even the experienced Ravindra Jadeja, the think tank favoured Parag, who has been with the franchise since…
UAE reduces official working hours for public and private sector employees during Ramadan/Representative Image The UAE has announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramadan. Federal government working hours The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources confirmed the official working hours for ministries and federal entities during…
What’s New in CBSE Board Exams 2026: Second Exam, Section-Wise Papers and OSM As the countdown to the CBSE Board Examinations 2026 begins in earnest, over 46 lakh students from across India and 26 other countries are preparing to sit for their Class 10 and 12 papers. From 17 February, students will step into exam…
One of the most romantic days in the year, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. As February 14 approaches, love is in the air, and couples are getting ready to express heir love for each other. If you too plan to say “I love you” to your partner, but in a new language then…
February 2026 carries a firm Saturnian undertone. In Vedic astrology, Saturn does not respond to panic or resistance—it responds to discipline, humility, patience, and corrective action. When Saturn becomes dominant, remedies are not about rituals alone but about how one lives, speaks, works, and responds. This month is best navigated through conscious effort, simplified choices,…
The crème de la crème of Hollywood’s artists and actors have increasingly expressed concerns over how artificial intelligence poses a significant risk to their craft and livelihood and even to the very core of what it means to be creative as humans. This has been particularly visible through strikes and other lawsuits, as actresses Scarlett…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman on his party’s “decisive victory” in the country’s parliamentary elections, and affirmed India’s continued support for a “democratic, progressive and inclusive” Bangladesh.“I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the…
MUMBAI: HUL has acquired the remaining 49% stake in D2C brand Oziva for Rs 824 crore, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. HUL bought an initial 51% majority stake in the brand in Dec 2022.Oziva, a plant-based, clean-label consumer wellness brand which focuses on spaces such as lifestyle protein and hair & beauty…
Ishan Kishan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the high-voltage T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan have taken a clear tactical direction, with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan insisting that the team is already equipped to tackle the unique challenge posed by spinner Usman Tariq. Fresh off a commanding win over Namibia, Kishan revealed that…
