NEW DELHI: Indian oil companies, fertiliser importers and exporters are cheering the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for global commercial vessels.There are 41 India-bound ships, both Indian and foreign-flagged, loaded with cargo, including crude, LPG, LNG and fertiliser, that are waiting to cross the narrow channel, where Iran has blocked normal movement since Feb…
Seedhe baitho! Chin up, look a little to the left… and perfect!Remember those classic studio photos you grew up with? The dark velvet curtains, a plastic flower vase or a carved chair tucked to the side, and that soft glow on every face. Maybe it’s a passport photo, a neatly dressed family portrait, or that…
Even years after her passing, Sridevi continues to be remembered as one of Indian cinema’s most powerful and influential stars. Often hailed as the first female superstar, she ruled the screen across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. Beyond her iconic performances, she was also known for being fiercely clear about her boundaries, both personally and…
Working parents often live inside a contradiction that never fully resolves. They are expected to be deeply present at home, fully committed at work, endlessly patient, emotionally available, financially stable and somehow rested enough to do all of it well. That is a crushing list for any human being, let alone someone trying to move…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the ministry of defence on the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in New Delhi, where discussions focused on border infrastructure, defence preparedness and ongoing strategic connectivity projects, according to an official release. Focus on border connectivity and defence preparedness The meeting…
In less than two weeks, I saw the third season of two very popular shows, Delhi Crime and The Family Man. Both Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) and Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee) endeared themselves to us by portraying the men and women next door who have dedicated their lives to public service and the security of…
Banking and metal stocks are back in focus, and market experts believe there’s still room for upside—provided investors enter at the right levels and stick to disciplined strategies. Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s being recommended on Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and Hindalco. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OJtap-fPtY Axis Bank Axis Bank has been showing steady strength in recent…
NEW DELHI: India’s exports of jewellery fell in April 9.07 per cent amid geopolitical tensions in Middle East and uncertainty in key markets, according to data from the Gem & Jewellery Exaport Promotion Council (GJEPC). The overall exports stood at $2,226.45 million (Rs 20,825.01 crore), down from $2,448.53 million (Rs 20,952.26 crore) in the same…
UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has issued two significant corrigenda impacting ongoing recruitment drives, bringing important updates for candidates preparing for government jobs in the state. While the Pharmacist recruitment under Advertisement No. 01-Exam/2026 has seen a marginal increase in vacancies, a separate notification concerning the Uttar Pradesh…
Sunil Gavaskar (PTI Photo) The balance between bat and ball in modern-day cricket has once again come under the spotlight, with Sunil Gavaskar voicing strong concerns over how heavily the game now favours batters in the T20 era.With massive scores becoming routine in the ongoing IPL 2026 season and totals above 250 no longer considered…
