Representational AI photo In Lakhimpur Kheri’s Dhaurahra tehsil, where many families continue to live on embankments after losing land to river erosion, a quiet success story has emerged. Uma Shankar Jaiswal, a Class 12 student from the area, has topped the district in the Uttar Pradesh Board Intermediate examination. His achievement stands out not just…
Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar has received maiden India call-up. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Growing up, Gurnoor Brar was one of the many Indian kids who used to mimic the bowling actions of Dale Steyn, Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar, even while crossing the road.Although Brar picked up the red cherry at the age of 16,…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Monday, as surging crude oil prices and weak global cues triggered a broad-based sell-off amid escalating tensions in Middle East.The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 1,352.74 points, or 1.71%, to settle at 77,566.16, marking its second straight day of decline. During the session, the index had…
Actress Nora Fatehi has been in the news after her latest track ‘Sarke Chunar’ sparked a controversy and was eventually banned. The Hindi version of this song from the Kannada film ‘KD Devil’ was criticised over its alleged ‘double-meaning’ lyrics. The situation has escalated further now, with a group of ten lawyers reportedly approaching the…
The government has asked state-run fuel retailers to expand liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage capacity to cover at least 30 days of demand, as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict highlighted the need for larger reserves, PTI reported.“We are working on the strategic reserves. Oil marketing companies have been asked to work out…
Some days feel heavy for no clear reason, and this looks like one. The Moon pulls at your emotions, and you may face expenditure or a low mood, like a cloudy sky that won’t open up.Negative results on a few fronts can irritate you. Maybe a delayed reply, a cancelled plan, or a small mistake…
Nicole Kidman just walked down the white carpet at the Met Gala 2026, with her daughter, Sunday Rose, in tow, in her Met Gala debut! The mother-daughter duo dazzled at the fashion event of the night, with Kidman opting for a bold, red statement piece, while her daughter embodied spring blossoms with her flowery dress….
Emilio Gay and Andrew Strauss (Getty Images) Batter Emilio Gay announced himself on the grandest stage of English cricket with a composed half-century at Lord’s, etching his name into the record books during the opening Test against New Zealand on Friday.The left-handed opener struck a patient 57 off 95 deliveries in England’s second innings, playing…
Ravi Mohan’s estranged wife, Aarti, shared an emotional post highlighting the lack of empathy in relationships and questioning societal double standards regarding a wife’s pain. Her candid words, emphasizing that ‘no wife is supposed to silently suffer,’ resonated with many, earning her widespread respect and sparking dialogue on dignity and equanimity in relationships. Aarti Ravi,…
US President Donald Trump said the United States will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25 per cent next week, claiming the bloc was not complying with a previously agreed trade deal.“I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our…