A 22-year-old burqa-clad Hindu woman was detained along with a Muslim youth at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi VARANASI: A 22-year-old burqa-clad Hindu woman was detained along with a Muslim youth at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Sunday evening. The woman from Gopalganj in Bihar had to board…
The cost of using the FASTag annual pass is set to go up from April 1, 2026, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revises its pricing. The prepaid toll plan, which was introduced last year to simplify highway travel, will now cost Rs 3,075 annually, up by Rs 75 from its earlier price…
For many tourists, the experience is gauged in the number of landmarks ticked off, the number of meals savoured, or the number of itineraries checked off their list. But for one American tourist who has been documenting his adventures in India, the experience has been anything but that, at least not in the way he…
The night skies of the ancient city of Isfahan turned to blinding brightness after an airstrike. It is reported that a 2,000 pound or 900 kg bunker buster bomb hit an Iranian ammunition dump near the city. The current conflict has seen a tremendous use of bunker buster bombs as the Iranian forces have built…
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Expectations are sky-high from Cameron Green the all-rounder. It began with Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s response to a reporter’s question about Green not bowling in KKR’s opening IPL 2026 match, and then Cricket Australia issued a clarification on…
A Russian photographer’s viral photoshoot featuring a bright pink-painted elephant in Jaipur has sparked online criticism and ethical concerns JAIPUR: A viral photo-shoot in the city featuring an elephant painted in bright pink triggered a wave of criticism online and renewed concerns about the use of animals in creative projects. The images, shot in Nov…
Khaleel Ahmed and Ravindra Jadeja (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night of emotions, memories and closure as Ravindra Jadeja found himself at the heart of a touching moment following Rajasthan Royals’ emphatic eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at Guwahati.While Rajasthan dominated the contest on the field,…
Historically, companies maintained a sizeable bench by hiring in anticipation of future projects. (AI image) Indian IT sector majors – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra – have seen their bench strength drop by 25% in the last two years. Bench strength acts as a traditional reserve workforce with an…
Pune experienced an unexpected hailstorm, transforming its typical dusty summer into a surreal winter wonderland. The city, particularly Hinjewadi, was covered in ice marbles, sparking widespread awe and shared joy. This rare event offered a collective pause, washing away the grime and providing a memorable story for residents. This is a great base, but we…
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues its record-breaking run on day 13, surpassing the lifetime India net of ‘Dhurandhar Part 1’ in just 11 days. With a domestic net of Rs. 873.99 crore and a worldwide gross nearing Rs. 1,400 crore, the Ranveer Singh starrer is successfully defying the IPL 2026 season craze. Directed by Aditya…