R Ashwin and Rahul Dravid NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid and senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revisited a controversial moment from the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy during the latest episode of Kutti Stories with Ash. The incident revolved around Ashwin facing backlash for allegedly helping Australia through a Tamil-language YouTube video on playing spin…
MUMBAI: Will Mediclaim and life covers get cheaper by 18% if GST is waived on health and life insurance? Not quite, say industry and researchers.The 18% that customers currently pay helps insurers use the input tax credit (ITC) they receive on various goods and services they utilise. With zero GST tax, an inverted structure is…
New Delhi: Tata’s full service Air India managed to cut its loss by almost a quarter, while the low cost (LCC) Air India Express saw its loss more than triple in the first fiscal (FY26) of the salt-to-satellite conglomerate consolidating its airline business.AIX Connect (erstwhile AirAsia India) was merged into AI Express last October. The…
BHOPAL: A 25-year-old woman with her three-year-old daughter were found burnt to death inside their house in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh.The incident occurred on Wednesday night in Simaria Tal village, Dabra. Charred bodies of Uma, also known as Manisha Baghel, and her daughter Jhanvi were discovered in the straw room of the house, wrapped around…
MUMBAI: For venture capital (VC) investors who have infused several million dollars into gaming startups, the sweeping ban on online real-money gaming (RMG) has put their investments at risk. Some investments could be written off and valuation markdowns look certain. “The real money gaming segment faces complete elimination, forcing investors to reassess their entire portfolios…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Grief looms over the English music industry, as Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds has passed away at the age of 51. Reportedly, he lost his life in a motorcycle accident.According to USA Today, a representative of the band Mastodon confirmed the news. In a social media post, the members…
Stanford University, one of the world’s most prestigious institutions, offers a top-ranked psychology program at both undergraduate and doctoral levels. However, studying here comes at a significant cost, and understanding the financial commitment is crucial for prospective students. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the expenses for the 2024–2025 academic year. Cost of undergraduate Psychology program…
NEW DELHI: It isn’t just small cars and two-wheelers, large sedans and SUVs too are likely to see a sharp reduction in prices as goods and services tax (GST) is expected to come down from the current, up to 50%, to proposed 40%, the slab for luxury and sin goods.But, there is also the fear…
Rinku Singh (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Cometh the hour, cometh Rinku Singh. The explosive batter marked his selection in India’s Asia Cup squad with a stunning century in the UPT20 League at Ekana Stadium on Thursday. Turning out for Meerut Mavericks, Rinku smashed 108 off just 48 deliveries, peppered with seven fours and eight…
‘Coolie’, the much-awaited action thriller featuring superstar Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, had a thunderous start at the box office. The film witnessed a remarkable surge in its first four days, and then business slowed down. Yet, the movie managed to keep a grip on the audience. According to Sacnilk, with the collection of…
