Some planetary movements change the mood before they change circumstances. Venus entering Libra is one of them.Shukra has been travelling through Virgo, a sign where its natural qualities do not find easy expression. Relationships can become overly analytical, pleasure may come with guilt, and even good things may not feel satisfying enough. This begins to…
By April 2026, two months after initial reports, it emerged that Amit Joshi, the director behind ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ (2024), had been roped in to direct ‘Malamaal Weekly 2’. This was soon followed by news of Raveena Tandon and Parineeti Chopra being added to the cast, and on August 11, reports confirmed…
India has made Indian Standard Time mandatory across official and commercial systems, creating a common timing framework for banking, telecom, digital infrastructure and government platforms. Why in the news The Union Consumer Affairs Ministry notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 on August 27. The rules designate Indian Standard Time (IST) as the…
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to make wholesale changes to the Test squad and coaching staff midway through the England series, calling it the “most shocking decision ever” by a selection committee.Pakistan have dropped seven players and brought in seven replacements, including five…
India Manufacturing PMI falls to 52.8 in August India’s manufacturing sector lost further momentum in August, with slower output and new orders dragging factory activity to its weakest level in five years. Employment also fell for the first time in two-and-a-half years, marking a broader slowdown in the sector.The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing…
If you have ever received an “okay” instead of the usual “okayyy” and immediately wondered what went wrong, you already understand the need for reassurance.It is not always about low confidence. Sometimes, the person has noticed a tiny change that nobody else considers important. A missing goodnight message. A different tone. A plan that was…
Karthi is back in the world of ‘Sardar,’ and the trailer of the much-awaited sequel has now created a strong buzz on social media. Directed by P.S. Mithran, ‘Sardar 2’ once again features Karthi in a dual role and brings SJ Suryah into the story as the dangerous Black Dagger. The nearly three-minute trailer combines…
Heavy rainfall and flooding in south Gujarat have disrupted classes in several areas, prompting schools to adjust their academic schedules. The state education department has prioritised syllabus completion, with schools allowed to use Saturdays and special classes to recover lost teaching time. Officials also said replacement textbooks have been provided to students whose books were…
File Pic: Babar Azam (Video grab) Kevin Pietersen has taken a cheeky swipe at Pakistan’s dramatic squad reshuffle ahead of the third Test against England, joking that the team’s captain may need to spend an unusually long time answering questions about changes before the toss.Pakistan have made wholesale changes after losing the opening two Tests…
India’s GDP grows 7.8% in Q1 War next door. Markets on edge. Commodity prices swinging. Yet India’s growth engine continues to run strong, clocking a 7.8% GDP growth for the April-June quarter.The Q1 numbers for the financial year 2026-2027 are particularly significant as they beat expectations and comfortably exceeded the Reserve Bank of India’s 7%…