NEW DELHI: Chinese Embassy officials of interfering directly in the local affairs of South Asian countries, particularly in Nepal, former Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay claimed, and also warned India to be vigilant about its dealings with Beijing. In an conversation at ANI podcast, Sangay voiced concern over China’s “expansionist” policies and its efforts to…
What happens when a nation that once sold itself as the world’s most ambitious classroom begins to dim its own beacon? On American campuses this fall, the silence spoke louder than any policy memo. Dormitories that once echoed with multilingual chatter have fallen noticeably quieter; the corridors of public universities—a lifeline for many struggling state…
India’s equity valuations are trading marginally below their historical averages but continue to remain expensive compared with regional peers, raising concerns amid slowing earnings growth.The benchmark Nifty currently trades at a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 21.97 times, lower than its five- and 10-year averages of 24.4 and 24.8, respectively. In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
ICC broadcast rights in jeopardy as JioStar exits. (Image: Agencies) The development around JioStar’s ultimatum to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it cannot service the remaining two years of the media rights contract due to “deep financial losses” conveys many things, but certainly not them exiting the deal. Like conjoined twins, the federation and…
Priyanka Gandhi (PTI image) and Zohran Mamdani (AP image) NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday hit back at the BJP-led NDA over its “dynastic politics” charge, saying those who question her family’s legacy cannot understand the “sacrifices made for the nation.”She cited the example of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who…
Lucknow: Paying tributes to Babasaheb on his death anniversary, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav described Ambedkar’s Constitution as PDA’s book of fortune.“The Constitution is PDA’s last hope. There is a need to modify the old slogan of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan and add Jai Samvidhan to it,” he said. Denied permission by the Lucknow administration to…
Peanuts are a widely loved and nutrient-dense snack, often referred to as the “poor man’s almonds” due to their rich content of protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. They are especially beneficial in winter, providing extra energy and supporting overall health. Regular consumption can improve heart health, aid weight management, and supply essential nutrients…
Lucknow:In the run-up to Christmas, the Assembly of Believers’ Church in Chowk and Daliganj jointly hosted the first candlelight services of the season.The candlelight service is organised to symbolize the arrival of Jesus Christ on earth as the ‘light of the world’. The service commenced with a prayer led by Presbyter-in-charge Rev Parag Wesley, who…
Meesho’s shares are trading at a grey market premium (GMP) of Rs 40–41 apiece ahead of their stock market debut on Wednesday, December 10, signalling an expected upside of about 36% over the issue price.The initial public offering, which opened on December 3 and closed on December 5, has entered the allotment stage, with the…
Member states pose for group photograph in SCO summit (AP image) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states on Monday have ‘strongly condemned’ the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 expressing their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the deceased and the injured.“The Member States strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam…
