NEW DELHI: Observing that inflationary pressures do not discriminate between a serving employee and a pensioner, hitting the two equally, Supreme Court Friday held that fixing differential rates of enhancement of inflation-linked dearness benefits for the two categories is arbitrary and cannot be allowed. A bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Prasanna B Varale disapproved…
England’s captain Ben Stokes (AP/PTI) Ben Stokes’ return to competitive cricket has been pushed back, with the England Test captain set to miss Durham County Cricket Club’s opening County Championship fixture against Kent County Cricket Club. The all-rounder is still recovering from a serious facial injury sustained earlier this year. England cricketer Ben Stokes suffered…
Ever since we were children, hooked to watching cartoons on television, followed by heaps of scoldings from parents, we’ve heard the old warning about television rotting your brain, usually said half-jokingly by parents trying to get us off the couch.It turns out that the offhand line might be closer to the truth than anyone realised….
NEET UG 2026 registration expected to begin soon NTA NEET UG application 2026: Based on various reports, the registration of NEET UG 2026 will start in early February at the National Testing Agency (NTA). Although the official announcement is yet to be received, it is being indicated that the application form of the single largest…
NEW DELHI: Even as Delhi reports relatively strong medical certification of deaths, the national picture remains stark — only 22% of registered deaths in India were medically certified in 2023, exposing a serious gap in how the country tracks disease trends and plans health policy.The concern was flagged at a two-day National Symposium on Strengthening…
Malayalam horror-fantasy film ‘Gu’ is preparing for its digital debut nearly two years after its theatrical release. Featuring Saiju Kurup and child actor Deva Nandha in pivotal roles, the film blends mystery, folklore and family drama against a distinctly Kerala backdrop. ‘Gu’ to stream on this platform The makers have officially announced that Gu will…
The success of ‘Premalu’ created strong expectations for another chapter in Sachin and he Reenu’s love story. The 2024 Malayalam romantic comedy became a major success and he found a wide audience outside Kerala as well. With Naslen K Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju winning praise for their performances, the announcement of ‘Premalu 2’ generated considerable…
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, centre, celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI) The debate around Babar Azam refuses to fade at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Once hailed as Pakistan’s next great batting superstar, Babar has tried multiple roles in this edition, opening the innings, batting in the top order and even shifting to the middle order. So…
Mahatma Gandhi’s handwritten note praising Anand T Hingorani’s efforts to collect and publish his writings, alongside a photograph of Gandhi writing. A thought for the day isn’t just a WhatsApp forward; it can be worth a fortune if it’s written in Bapu’s hand. On Wednesday, Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘A Thought of the Day’ sold for Rs…
Aamir Khan, known for his romantic comedies, revealed a surprising childhood restriction, he was not allowed to watch romantic films. Despite his career, the actor admits to rarely watching movies, preferring to read and focus on filmmaking. He is now gearing up for several upcoming projects, including ‘Ek Din’ and ‘Lahore 1947’. Watching Aamir Khan…
