Rahul Gandhi, Vijay, Stalin NEW DELHI: Cracks within the INDIA bloc came into sharp focus after the Tamil Nadu verdict, as the MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam lashed out at its ally, Congress, for backing actor-politician Vijay and his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The DMK termed the Congress’ move “backstabbing,” signalling serious strain within the…
Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor, positioning himself for a high-stakes contest in November against Democrat Amy Acton.The biotech entrepreneur secured a comfortable victory over small business owner Casey Putsch in Tuesday’s primary, advancing to the general election in the key Rust Belt state of Ohio.Ramaswamy will now…
Inunganbi Takhellambam had to endure journeys that often stretched to three days without reservations when she competed at age-group national competitions more than a decade ago.Hailing from Manipur, Inunganbi and other judokas from the state would first travel to Dimapur in Nagaland and then take a train to Kolkata. After changing trains there, they would…
When a packet says “FSSAI Approved,” it can sound like a neat seal of safety, as if the product has been personally checked and blessed by the food regulator. In reality, the label is usually far less dramatic. For packaged foods in India, FSSAI rules require the logo and licence number to appear on the…
If you ever spot a mango lying on the ground in Singapore, think thrice before picking it up because what may feel like a harmless travel moment can actually land you in several legal troubles, including hefty fines. As a first-time visitor, you might not be aware of the ‘mango laws’ of Singapore. It’s strange…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a broadside against the Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that every sixth parliamentarian out of the BJP’s 240 MPs has won through vote theft.In a social media post on X, Rahul accused the BJP of keeping institutions in its pocket.“Votes are stolen to nick seats sometimes,…
Mumbai Indians’ Ryan Rickelton, left, celebrates his fifty runs with Rohit Sharma. (AP Photo) MUMBAI: If someone had said before IPL 2026 that Ryan Rickelton would emerge as Mumbai Indians’ standout performer in a team packed with superstars, it might have sounded far-fetched.Yet, in a season where MI have largely faltered, its big guns misfired,…
“My fundamental of parenting is that when you send your kids for gymnastics, they have all these little protections so that if they fall, they don’t hurt themselves badly,” says Shahid Kapoor, a thought that neatly anchors a parenting philosophy that is both practical and deeply personal.In his view, children should be allowed to stumble,…
NEW DELHI: Govt has notified 40 items across six sectors, including rare earth permanent magnets, capital goods, polysilicon wafers, advanced battery components and electronic capital goods and components for expedited FDI clearance for proposals coming from countries that share land border with India, a move aimed at fast-tracking approvals from Chinese companies in select segments.Besides,…
Sanju Samson joins Virat Kohli and KL Rahul Sanju Samson joined the elite list of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul after his match-winning knock of 87* against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.Samson is playing in IPL 2026 after a historic Rs 18 crore trade from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings. He is…