It is important for children to know that fasting is not required until they reach puberty. Younger children may practise short fasts, but this is voluntary and guided by parents.This does not hinder their growth and well-being. In Islam, well-being is highly valued. Fasting is also not required for those who are pregnant, menstruating, elderly,…
Varun Chakravarthy, second left, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan the wicket of Namibia’s Nicol Loftie-Eaton, right, during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Namibia in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP) NEW DELHI: India defeated Namibia by 93 runs in their group-stage match of the T20 World Cup in New…
NEW DELHI: Veteran journalist and acclaimed author Mark Tully passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday at Max Hospital in Saket. The news was confirmed by his close friend and fellow journalist Satish Jacob. “Mark passed away at Max Hospital Saket this afternoon,” Jacob said. “He (Tully) was admitted to Max Hospital, Saket,…
Zahra Ghanbari (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Football chiefs offered “full support and assistance” to the Iranian team in Australia on Sunday for the Women’s Asian Cup after the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on their homeland. Iran’s 26-strong squad arrived on the Gold Coast days before the strikes on Saturday killed supreme…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI/ WASHINGTON: After months of bruising trade tensions, India and the US on Monday announced a bilateral trade deal that will see Washington slash additional tariffs on Indian imports to 18%, from the current 50%, making it more competitive for textiles, leather and…
The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench observed that women in live-in relationships deserve protection, drawing parallels to Gandharva marriage. Justice S. Srimathy rejected a man’s anticipatory bail plea, emphasizing that men who break marriage promises in such relationships can face legal consequences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas reminisced about her monumental year in 2016, a period of immense personal and professional growth. She shared highlights including receiving the Padma Shri, her international breakthrough with ‘Quantico’, ‘Baywatch’ filming, and her first American magazine cover. The actress also celebrated her first People’s Choice Award, attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and…
UAE School Bus Time Limits: New 45-60 Minute Caps for Child Well-being Parents and policymakers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are increasingly debating the impacts of extended school bus journeys on children’s well-being, after reports highlighted that some students were spending two hours or more on buses daily. Responding to these concerns, UAE authorities…
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo: @FIDE_chess on X) The pairings for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament and Women’s Candidates Tournament have been announced, setting the stage for who will challenge for the world chess titles. Both events will be held in Cyprus from 28 March to 16 April 2026 and will follow a double…
Each year, the Union Budget draws the nation’s attention as it defines the country’s economic direction for the new financial year. As Finance Minister wields the fiscal scalpel, focussed on tax rates, rebalancing expenditure, and setting priorities, every Indian household, business and policymaker watches keenly to understand what they will gain or lose.Past budgets have…
