Piyush Goyal on Friday urged Indian and British businesses to look beyond incremental gains from the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the pact should become a catalyst for “transformational growth” when it comes into force on July 15. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Friday urged Indian and British businesses to look beyond incremental gains…
As a traveller, when we plan a trip, we usually think about beaches, palaces, activities, mountains, cuisine or history. But ever imagined exploring India’s richest districts? A recent ranking based on GDP per capita, compiled by InfraMantra, offers an interesting look at places which are India’s economic powerhouses. Many of them are also among the…
Such teens also reported lower levels of stress and depressive symptoms. Teenagers who feel close to their parents may make safer choices as adults, study finds: Why staying connected to your child matters more than parents thinkThe teenage years are often when children seem to pull away from their parents. But research suggests that staying…
Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may have been making his India debut, but that did not stop him from sharing his thoughts with senior opening partner Abhishek Sharma during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford on Saturday.In a moment caught on the stump microphone, Abhishek was heard…
Former Australia opener David Warner criticised Steve Smith for an unusual review during the first Test against Bangladesh on Saturday. Warner said he had no issue with Smith challenging the umpire’s decision, but questioned why the Australian batter signalled for a review before umpire Kumar Dharmasena had even raised his finger.The incident happened in the…
NEW DELHI: Army chief Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, saying that if it continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, it will have to “decide whether they want to be part of geography or history or not”.Speaking during an interactive session hosted by Uniform Unveiled at the Manekshaw Centre,…
JAMMU: Army troops opened fire at a suspected Pakistani drone hovering over Indian territory along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Poonch district late Monday. The unmanned aerial vehicle returned towards Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after some time, officials said.“Around 10pm, alert personnel spotted the drone above some forward Indian posts along the LoC in the…
Government’s stake sale in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) saw strong participation from institutional investors in the first leg of the Offer-for-Sale (OFS), with nearly two-thirds of the shares reserved for them subscribed by noon on Tuesday.Data available till midday showed institutional investors had bid for more than 18.81 crore shares, amounting to 66.10% of the…
The day asks for sweat, not shortcuts. Mars is your ruler. He is pushing you towards the third house of efforts and the Moon is rousing which means that nothing comes easily, but nothing is wasted either. If you’re facing a deadline on your plate at work, school or even in an issue with your…
A massive wildfire raging in northern Portugal has scorched an estimated 10,000 hectares of forest, prompting the government to seek international assistance as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel multiple blazes across the country. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday night in the municipality of Vouzela in the district of Viseu, has left at…
Kai is one of the world’s most international names. In Hawaiian, it means “sea,” while it carries different meanings in Japanese, Chinese and Scandinavian traditions. Its modern style, short spelling and global recognition have made it a favourite for families worldwide. A name can become a lifelong bridge between cultures, languages and traditions. These internationally…
Climate change is often framed as a story of ecological loss, but scientists have uncovered an unexpected consequence unfolding nearly 2,500 metres beneath the Arctic Ocean. As glaciers in Greenland and parts of the Russian Arctic destabilise, increasing numbers of debris-laden icebergs are drifting through the Fram Strait before melting and releasing vast quantities of…
