People walk past a store of Nykaa, an Indian beauty products retailer, at a mall in New Delhi BENGALURU: Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa will acquire a 51% stake in premium skincare brand Aminu for up to Rs 32 crore. Meanwhile, its consolidated net profit more than tripled in the June quarter on the back…
Australia to skip practice matches ahead of 2027 BGT (Image: ICC) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has revealed that his side will not play any practice matches before the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, opting instead for an extended training camp tailored to Indian conditions.The five-Test series, scheduled from January 21 to March 3, 2027,…
Karnataka NEET counselling faces delays as KEA postpones Kannada test and addresses technical issues BENGALURU: Bugged by technical glitches, Karnataka Examination Authority has extended the last date for UG-NEET students to link their roll number to August 7. “A server issue is being faced, and its maintenance is being undertaken. Accordingly, the date for UG…
Imagine you have been waiting for a text for months, and you finally receive it. Yes, the excitement is real, and that’s exactly what happened to Indian musician Darshan Magdum, whose long visa wait had kept him away from his bandmates in the US-based boy band Boy Throb. The wait is now finally over! Darshan…
Experts in astrology recommend that individuals refrain from disclosing their future aspirations to protect them from negative vibes. Financial matters and personal relationships are best kept under wraps as well. When it comes to sharing acts of kindness or spiritual endeavors, selective disclosure enhances their impact. Personal shortcomings and family disagreements should be addressed only…
When Jayaram recalled Pradeep Rawat’s hilarious ‘Oppidu’ dialogue mix-up; Dileep burst into laughter; Mohanlal stayed in character Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat who passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 74 after battling blood cancer, was known for portraying memorable villains across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam cinema.Malayalam audiences will remember his powerful…
Carlos Alcaraz’s troubled 2026 season has suffered another major setback after the Spaniard officially withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to his lingering right wrist injury, casting fresh doubt over his chances of defending the US Open title later this month.The 23-year-old, who lifted the Cincinnati crown in 2025, confirmed on Tuesday (August 4) that…
Wildlife conservation often depends on projects that begin with strong local knowledge but struggle to secure funding beyond a few years. Around the world, many endangered animals survive because of small organisations working with limited staff, modest budgets and long-term commitment rather than high-profile attention. While those efforts have prevented extinctions in some places, they…
NEW DELHI: Indian cargo ship MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile in Red Sea off Yemen Tuesday, causing the vessel to capsize and sink, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding all 14 seafarers, including 13 Indian nationals, have been rescued.India condemned this “unprovoked attack on the defenceless mechanised sailing vessel” and said…
Musician Barry Manilow cancels his Lexington concert at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. He was meant to perform at the arena in March earlier this year; however, at the time, he had to postpone his ongoing events because of his cancer diagnosis and treatment. (Instagram) Barry Manilow, a veteran musician who was set…
