NEW DELHI: VT Balram, who is in charge of the Kerala Congress social media wing, met party leaders on Saturday after a controversy erupted over the unit X post comparing poll-bound Bihar to a ‘bidi’ in a swipe at the rival BJP.Meanwhile, some reports have suggested that Blaram has stepped down from his post amid…
The Life of a Showgirl (Image courtesy: Taylor Swift Instagram) The US economy is faced with the twin conundrum – growth challenges are mounting, and inflation is not in the US Federal Reserve’s comfort zone. At such a time, the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, may spell good news…
India has emerged as the frontrunner in renewable energy progress across South and Southeast Asia, outpacing coal and setting an example for the region, according to a recent report by S&P Global Ratings. As per news agency ANI, the study noted that India’s strong policy framework, advancing technology adoption and robust private investment are fuelling…
Cristiano Ronaldo in a practice session for Al Nassr ahead of Saudi Super Cup final against Al Ahli. (Image: X) Cristiano Ronaldo aims for his first official title with Al Nassr as they face Al Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup 2025 final at the Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday. The legendary striker, who is…
There were several heated moments in the India-England Test series, of which the Shubman Gill-Zak Crawley moment was one of the most prominent (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) The recently concluded India–England Test series, which ended in a 2-2 draw, was not short on drama. Heated exchanges between players were a frequent theme, with Shubman…
Lucknow: A 60-year-old fish vendor was killed, and four others injured after a 150-year-old peepal tree came crashing down in Kaiserbagh on Tuesday afternoon.The incident occurred near the bustling Machhli Mandi locality. Three houses got damaged while four fish kiosks got crushed. The deceased was identified as Ramu, 60, a fish vendor from Bengal. The…
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh (File photo) NEW DELHI: A day after PM Modi announced plans to roll out reformed GST plan, Congress demanded an official discussion paper and debate, while claiming they have been demanding these changes for 1.5 years.In a statement shared on X, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized the party’s stance, asserting…
Washington Sundar (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India’s surprise decision to field Washington Sundar at the prestigious No. 3 position in the Kolkata Test has sparked a sharp debate, with former wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik openly questioning the logic behind the move. The slot, normally reserved for a specialist top-order batter, was vacated after Sai Sudharsan…
MUMBAI: Optimo Capital has raised Rs 150 crore ($17.5 million) in series A funding, led by founder Prashant Pitti along with existing investors Blume Ventures and Omnivore, the company said on Tuesday. Around 4.8 crore small-business owners (75% of total) don’t have credit-history, making it difficult for them to access large-ticket business loans from banks/NBFCs….
6 Indian-origin biologists in the US: Where they studied and their career highlights. (AI Image) Indian-origin scientists have made remarkable strides in the field of biology, with several establishing prominent careers in the US. Their academic journeys span prestigious institutions worldwide, and their research has influenced multiple disciplines including genetics, immunology, biochemistry, and plant biology.From…
