NEW DELHI: The internal rift between Raghav Chadha and the AAP high command came into the open after the party on Thursday replaced him with Ashok Mittal as its deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.In a letter to the Rajya Sabha secretariat, AAP requested that Chadha not be allotted speaking time from the party’s quota…
Architectural design also considers how light behaves once it enters a room. Light-coloured walls, ceilings, and reflective materials such as glass or polished surfaces help bounce sunlight deeper into the space. This simple design strategy increases brightness and makes interiors feel more open and airy without requiring additional windows. Natural lighting is an essential element…
India’s Smartphone Exports Surge to $13.4 Billion in H1 FY26 Driven by iPhone Production India’s smartphone market has stumbled into its weakest start in six years, with shipments falling 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. The drop isn’t dramatic on paper—but the reasons behind it point to a deeper…
The “E” stands for efficiency, and here’s why it mattered. Image Credits: Google Gemini If you’ve ever looked around a classic Volkswagen or seen a vintage car listing mentioning a “3+E” gearbox, you’ve probably wondered what the E stands for. Economy? Extra? Inside joke about German engineering? The answer is actually pretty simple, and a…
Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian was reportedly refused service at Milan airport boutiques of Dior and Louis Vuitton due to her Russian passport. This incident highlights how geopolitical sanctions, specifically EU restrictions on luxury goods exports to Russia, are impacting individual experiences and blurring the lines between fashion and politics. Luxury shopping at airports is…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with RR talent spotter Akshay Karanje NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is the toast of the nation. It’s still early days in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League but the left-hander has everyone talking again. If last season was about his age and fearlessness, this season his audacity in taking on…
A 28-year-old man allegedly shot himself in the chest while his cousin was recording a video of him loading a pistol in east Delhi’s Dallupura, police said on Tuesday. NEW DELHI: “Chalana mat bhai” warned the cousin filming the video. Moments later, despite a second alarm — “Arey, nahi” — a 28-year-old man allegedly shot…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to field first vs Gujarat Titans at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.In a big blow to RCB, their opener Phil Salt was not available for the match due to injury and Jacob Bethell came into the side in his place.For Gujarat Titans,…
Wall Street began in green on Wednesday, lifted by news that US President Donald Trump had agreed to prolong the ceasefire with Iran, soothing fears of further escalation. As of 7:17 pm IST, Dow Jones was up 320 points or 0.65% to 49,469 while tech heavy Nasdaq jumped 200 points or 0.8% to reach 24,460….
The US administration has decided to extend a narrow window for global buyers to purchase Russian oil shipments already at sea, despite earlier indications that such relief would not continue.Late Friday, the US Treasury Department published a new licence granting a roughly month-long waiver, which allows nations to buy Russian oil and petroleum products loaded…