Navratri, GST cuts spark festive shopping boom India witnessed an unprecedented rise in digital transactions as the Navratri festival season coincided with the biggest GST cuts on high-value consumer items. According to RBI data, total electronic payments soared to Rs 11.31 lakh crore on Monday, nearly 10 times the Rs 1.18 lakh crore recorded the…
“Duniya Haseeno Ka Mela” from ‘Gupt’ (1997) went viral again after featuring in Aryan Khan’s Netflix series ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’. Within four days, it gained over 5 million YouTube views. Director Rajeev Rai praised Aryan for creatively reviving the song, highlighting trust with Shah Rukh Khan. The classic soundtrack remains timeless. ‘The Ba***ds of…
India will play two Test matches against West Indies, starting October 2. India have named a 15-member squad for the two Tests against West Indies with Ravindra Jadeja getting named as the vice-captain and as expected, Karun Nair not being named in the lineup. Devdutt Padikkal has been named in the lineup.“Frankly, we expected a…
Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) The BCCI on Thursday announced India’s 15-member squad for the two home Tests against the West Indies, led by Shubman Gill, with senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja named vice-captain and Devdutt Padikkal making a return. One of the notable absentees is Shreyas Iyer. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed his unavailability, saying,…
Karun Nair made a return to Test cricket after a long time but couldn’t make it count. India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against West Indies, with Shubman Gill appointed as captain and Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain. The announcement, made on Thursday, revealed the exclusion of…
For Dharmendra Jai Narain—better known as DJ Narain—Lucknow is more than just his hometown; it is the heartbeat of his musical journey. As Lucknow Times celebrates 30 glorious years, the celebrated singer of the ’90s hit band Aryans takes us on a nostalgic ride through the alleys of the city that nurtured his passion. From…
A nostalgic journey through Lucknow University’s challenging decades Once revered as a beacon of academic excellence, the University of Lucknow has experienced profound changes mirroring the evolving social and political landscape of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1921, this historic institution has stood witness to waves of intellectual growth, turbulent student politics, and determined efforts at…
Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan, are fighting a legal battle against Priya Kapur over their father, late Sunjay Kapur’s estate. The family dispute over the massive estate reportedly worth around Rs 30,000 crore has taken a new turn in the Delhi High Court. The court has raised doubts over widow Priya Sachdev Kapur’s request…
Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) The BCCI on Thursday announced India’s 15-member squad for the two home Tests against the West Indies, led by Shubman Gill, with senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja named vice-captain and Devdutt Padikkal making a return. One of the notable absentees is Shreyas Iyer. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed his unavailability, saying,…
NEW DELHI: Central Bureau of Investigation has launched an inquiry into alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) involving institutions founded by Ladakh-based educationist and activist Sonam Wangchuk, officials told news agenncy PTI. They confirmed that an inquiry has been ongoing for some time but no formal case has yet been registered.Wangchuk told…