NEW DELHI: India’s room air-conditioner market is heading into the summer season under clear price pressure, even as companies remain bullish on long-term growth. Manufacturers including Blue Star have indicated further price hikes, driven by rising commodity costs, tighter energy-efficiency labelling norms that came into effect in Jan 2026 and current global headwinds. “The increase…
Bollywood paparazzo Manav Manglani has shared his take on the Bachchan family’s relationship with the paparazzi, especially in light of Jaya Bachchan’s controversial remarks on the culture. Speaking on a podcast, he highlighted how different members of the family engage with photographers, while also addressing the backlash that followed Jaya’s comments. Bollywood paparazzo Manav Manglani…
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started the recruitment process for 899 vacancies across various posts, including Electrician. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, bro.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill multiple positions within the organisation and offers an opportunity for candidates seeking government employment.The online registration process is…
Workplace trends are shifting from “quiet quitting” to “job hugging”, with employee engagement declining globally and sharply in South Asia particularly India, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report, as reported ET.Released on Wednesday, the report analysed employee mood and well-being across 160 countries and found that engagement has declined for the…
The UK Gurdwara Alliance has issued a public clarification stating that social media commentators Harman Kapoor and Bobby Singh do not represent the Sikh community, Sikh institutions or any recognised Sikh representative body.In a statement, the organisations said neither individual had been authorised, appointed or mandated to speak on behalf of Sikhs. They stressed that…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Vinay Rai, the fifth accused in the murder case of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.Rai was arrested from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh as the probe into the high-profile killing widened across…
One of Aamir Khan‘s most celebrated films is preparing to mark an important moment as ‘Lagaan’ approaches its 25th anniversary. The sports drama, which created a strong impact among audiences in India and overseas, is reportedly set to complete 25 years on June 15. Even after more than two decades, the film continues to remain…
Celine Dion will return to the stage this fall with her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, announcing a five-week limited engagement in Paris.The Grammy-winning star said Monday that she will perform 10 shows at Paris La Defense Arena from Sept. 12 through Oct. 14, marking a major milestone after…
Kylian Mbappe put his first-half penalty miss behind him in spectacular fashion, producing a stunning strike after the break to hand France the breakthrough against Morocco. Ousmane Dembele then added the second goal as Les Bleus secured a convincing 2-0 victory to book their place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It…
Missing luggage when one arrives at the airport is a frustrating experience for many people, especially when it makes a trip’s beginning or end a stressful experience. To help ease this common problem faced by travellers, Google has now introduced a feature called Find Hub, which enables users to share their live location with airlines…
