MUMBAI: The boardrooms of India’s most powerful philanthropic trusts are looking at an uncomfortable May 8 reckoning. The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), which together hold a 52% controlling stake in Tata Sons, will convene to review their nominee directors on the holding company’s board, among other agenda items.The…
LUCKNOW: Lucknow’s Chota Imambara witnessed an intense outpouring of grief and reverence on Wednesday night as Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, special representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, addressed a packed Majlis-e-Tarheem. While the gathering reflected mourning, the central thread of Ilahi’s speech was Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei’s deep and enduring love for India and…
At the start of 2026, I had gone to Somnath for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking a thousand years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple. Now, I will be back in Somnath on 11th May to mark 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Temple by the then President of India, Dr….
Why ‘Congress-mukt Bharat’ may not become reality NEW DELHI: “Congress-mukt Bharat banana hai …” When Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared this at a BJP national executive meeting in Goa in June 2013, it was meant to be a political slogan to galvanize party cadres for the 2014 Lok Sabha challenge. After all, the Congress then…
SRINAGAR: Zoji La tunnel, an upcoming strategic corridor that will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, is nearing a defining moment, with engineers inching towards a “breakthrough” final blast expected around May 30.Work is progressing at about four meters per day from both ends — Sonamarg (Baltal) in Kashmir and Minamarg in Ladakh —…
Turning trash into treasure feels like magic, especially when it brightens your home without costing a penny. Old bottles, tires, windows, and t-shirts gather dust in corners or storage rooms, adding to the clutter, but they can also give the right vibe and allure to your house with a splash of creativity. While our jobs…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and opted to bowl first in IPL 2026 match vs Punjab Kings on Thursday in Dharamsala.Jasprit Bumrah became the 10th captain to lead Mumbai Indians, as their regular captain Hardik Pandya as well as stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav both were unavailable for the selection. MI…
Shaheen Afridi, Sikandar Raza accused of security breach for “forcefully escorting” 4 visitors into hotel room Fresh controversy hit the Pakistan Super League as Lahore Qalandars all-rounder Sikandar Raza and pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi were accused of breaching hotel security protocols after four “unauthorised” visitors reportedly entered the team’s hotel room. According to a Punjab…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some old proverbs survive because they sound poetic. Others survive because people keep realising they were probably right all along. This traditional Chinese proverb has been shared for generations.At first glance, the saying almost feels humorous. The comparison is unusual. Marriage, food, and gardening all appear in the…
Crimson Desert is filled with powerful weapons, and you can get them through a variety of means. There are tons of such weapons tucked away in corners of the open world, and you will have to explore the map to get your hands on the same. The Darkbringer sword is one of the most exciting…