Raksha Bandhan 2026 is set for Friday, August 28, bringing with it an auspicious time to perform beloved rituals. It’s important for families to prepare early to avoid mistakes during this meaningful ceremony. Essential rituals include arranging the puja thali and ensuring the rakhi thread is whole. Above all, the celebration’s essence lies in the…
BYD has filed a design patent in India for its rugged BYD Leopard 8, signalling a possible future entry into the country. The design application was originally filed in September 2024 and has now been approved on April 24, 2026. While a patent does not confirm a launch, it does secure the SUV’s design for…
Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: For many Indian consumers, owning an iPhone remains a status symbol. So, it would be easy to assume that Apple dominates smartphone purchases made through easy monthly instalments. The reality, however, is quite different.Samsung is the country’s leading smartphone brand in terms of devices sold through financing, followed by Vivo…
Tamil superstar Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ continues to enjoy decent numbers at the box office as the film added Rs 53 lakh on Monday since its release on May 15, 2026. Directed by RJ Balaki, the film also includes Tirsha Krishnan as the female lead. ‘Karuppu’ fourth week tally According to trade analyst Sacnilk, on Monday it…
D Gukesh (@FIDE_chess X Photo) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is preparing to defend his title against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov later this year, and Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran believes the young Indian needs to sharpen some areas of his game to stay ahead. According to Sasikiran, Gukesh’s habit of creating highly complicated positions makes him…
The newly released crime drama ‘Kartavya’, starring Saif Ali Khan, has largely been well received on social media, but not everyone in the cast has escaped scrutiny. Journalist-turned-actor Saurabh Dwivedi has found himself at the receiving end of harsh criticism online, with viewers on X picking apart his performance in blunt and often brutal terms….
Good news has a way of finding you today, Pisces, and much of it circles around children, joy, and the heart. The Moon blesses your creative and emotional zone, while Jupiter, your ruler, adds grace to whatever you pursue with faith and balance. This gives the day a hopeful, almost festive undertone.You may feel more…
NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Harshit Rana was added to the India squad on Friday, ahead of the third and final ODI against Afghanistan.The match is scheduled to be played in Chennai on Saturday, with India already having sealed the three-match series 2-0 after a dominant 170-run victory in Lucknow. Rana’s inclusion offers the team management…
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in their IPL 2026 match in Lucknow on Friday, riding on a destructive innings from Mitchell Marsh and a late assault from Nicholas Pooran. Chasing 188, Marsh led the charge with 90 off just 38 balls and shared a 135-run opening partnership with Josh Inglis,…
TVS Motor Company has launched the 2026 iteration of the Ntorq 125 in India with a series of cosmetic updates. As part of this update, the model gets new colour options and revised graphics to selected variants, while the scooter’s engine and feature list remain unchanged. The updated lineup arrives ahead of the festive season,…