NEW DELHI: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Friday shared a breathtaking timelapse video of India from space, offering citizens a glimpse of his journey aboard the International Space Station (ISS).Posting the clip on X, Shukla wrote: “Watch the video in landscape with screen brightness high. While on orbit I tried to capture pictures and videos so…
India’s economic growth is projected at an average of 6.7 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, according to an Economic Times survey of 14 economists. The estimates, supported by robust government spending, stronger rural demand and a resilient services sector, are in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s forecast of 6.5 per…
Picture source: X/Giriraj Singh NEW: Union minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated a retail and cultural space dedicated to Indian handicrafts and handlooms in Delhi on Thursday.The Kunj, set up in Vasant Kunj by the development commissioner (handicrafts), is designed to give artisans better access to buyers and to let visitors engage more closely with…
One of the Punjabi industry’s most legendary comedian-actors, Jaswinder Bhalla, has passed away. The iconic artist, known for his versatility and unmatched comic timing, breathed his last on Friday morning at the age of 65 in Mohali. The news of his demise left everyone heartbroken, and tributes started pouring in. Several political leaders and public…
NEW DELHI: A Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable has been accused of trying to push a passenger out of a train, after a video of the incident spread widely on social media. The clip shows the officer slapping a young man, dragging him towards the open door and trying to push him out, as other…
Aryan Khan is stepping into the spotlight not just as Shah Rukh Khan’s son, but as a young filmmaker determined to make his own mark. Veteran actor Manoj Pahwa, who shared the screen with SRK in Josh (2000), calls Aryan the “spitting image” of his father, in looks, voice, and work ethic.In a chat with…
When Parmesh Gahlawat and his doctor wife Naveen Kumari were blessed with their first child in 2006, the family’s mood was sombre rather than that of unfettered joy. It was a girl child, and they named her Tapasya. As has largely been the case in rural Haryana, the preference for sons is prominent. Parmesh, by…
Gouher Sultana (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India women’s left-arm spinner Gouher Sultana has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket, describing it as the “greatest honour” to have represented the country at the highest level.The 37-year-old made her India debut in 2008 and went on to play 50 ODIs and 37 T20Is before her…
Representational image (Source: X/CISF) NEW DELHI: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which secures 13 major ports of the country, is working on a hybrid port security model, as part of which it has begun imparting specialised training to private security personnel deployed at the smaller ports.The first-ever specialised training module for private port security…
R Madhavan’s son, Vedaant Madhavan, has officially stepped into his twenties, and the celebrations are full of love. Known for his impressive achievements in swimming, Vedaant turned 20 on August 21, a milestone his mother, Sarita Birje, marked with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring rare candid family pictures. Let’s take a closer look at these…
