For most people, a shopping receipt is something that quickly disappears into a wallet, pocket or bin. In Taiwan, however, that small strip of paper has a very different role. A routine purchase at a supermarket, café or clothing store can also become an entry into a nationwide lottery, where receipts carry the possibility of…
India’s batsman Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed concern over Sanju Samson‘s sudden fall in India’s T20I pecking order, questioning whether outside pressure and social media narratives are beginning to influence selection decisions. Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament during India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign earlier this…
A barren stretch of volcanic rock rising from the Atlantic Ocean may not sound like one of the world’s most protected places, yet almost nobody is allowed to set foot on Iceland’s Surtsey island. There are no permanent residents, hotels or tourist attractions, and even scientists need special permission to visit. The reason lies in…
Sanjay Dutt was felicitated by Nandamuri Balakrishna during the hospital’s 25th anniversary event in Hyderabad.Image credit (Instagram) On Monday, Sanjay Dutt paid a visit at Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital in Hyderabad to attend the institution’s Silver Jubilee Celebration. The Bollywood actor, who has appeared in movies like ‘KGF 2’ and ‘The Raja Saab’, was the…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a visit to the historically significant Prambanan Temple Complex located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, together with President of Indonesia, Mr. Prabowo Subianto. This visit comes amid the centuries-long civilizational and cultural relations shared by both nations. In addition, the Indian government is likely to express its intention to support…
Shares of TARC Ltd. surged more than 13% on Tuesday, July 7, reacting to the company’s operational business update for the March quarter. The luxury real estate developer reported pre-sales of ₹602 crore in the first quarter, marking a three-fold increase from the previous year and signalling strong demand and execution momentum, the company said….
SBI Mutual Fund has launched the SBI CRISIL-IBX SDL Index – June 2034 Index Fund, a target maturity passive debt scheme that will track the CRISIL-IBX SDL Index – June 2034. The new fund offer (NFO) opened on July 7 and will close on July 14. The open-ended index fund aims to generate returns that…
A 29-year-old man died after his scooty was hit by a speeding Mercedes. (Image enhanced with AI) NEW DELHI: A 29-year-old man was killed after his scooty was allegedly hit by a speeding Mercedes near Jahangirpuri Bus Stand on Delhi’s Outer Ring Road. Police have arrested the driver of the luxury car.The accident took place…
India and Indonesia are strengthening their bilateral ties, expanding cooperation across defence, trade, technology, maritime security and cultural exchanges. The push comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held talks in Merdeka Palace, Jakarta on Tuesday.PM Modi said that the two countries were embarking on a “golden chapter” in their partnership…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo‘s glittering FIFA World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end on Monday after Portugal crashed out to Spain in the Round of 16, with the legendary forward confirming that the 2026 edition was his final appearance on football’s biggest stage.While Ronaldo leaves behind an extraordinary legacy filled with…
