NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election is, on the surface, unfolding along familiar lines. Mamata Banerjee is once again at the centre of a fiercely polarised contest, taking on the BJP, which is determined to convert its 2021 surge into power. The themes are well-rehearsed: welfare versus governance, regional identity versus national leadership, Banerjee…
An Australian newspaper recently ran a headline that read: ‘Singh beats Smith’. It was about business ownership in Sydney, but it captured the steady shift in how the desi diaspora, now estimated at over 35 million people spread across more than 200 countries, has become a force. Last month, members from 25 countries gathered in…
Sara Tendulkar (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in Lucknow, Sara Tendulkar grabbed attention with her reaction to a simple question. While walking at the airport with her sister-in-law Saaniya, she was asked by a paparazzo which team she would support. Despite repeated prompts,…
A growing number of US professionals are reconsidering “boomerang jobs,” returning to former employers under new conditions. A MyPerfectResume survey highlights a divided workforce—some see it as strategic, others as a step back. Leadership changes and work-life balance drive returns, while fears of workplace politics and burnout continue to shape cautious decisions. Farewell stories are…
The Pitt’s season 2 finale is set to be an emotional rollercoaster. Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch confides in a friend about suicidal thoughts, while Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi’s hidden medical history of seizures since childhood is revealed. These shocking developments leave viewers questioning the characters’ futures and the hospital’s stability. Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers…
Muthoot Finance Dividend 2026, Muthoot Finance Dividend 2026 Record Date: Shares of Muthoot Finance might remain in focus in the upcoming days as the company has declared a 300 per cent dividend for its shareholders. In an exchange filing today, Muthoot Finance announced that its board has approved the payment of an interim dividend of…
The mutual fund industry saw systematic investment plan (SIP) stoppages outpace fresh registrations in March 2026, even as inflows hit a record high—marking the first such instance in 11 months. The average stoppage ratio between May 2025 and February 2026 stood at around 75%. The trend comes amid heightened global and domestic market volatility, driven…
This article is authored by Rajeev YSR Director of ThunderPlus.The shift towards electric cars has frequently been presented as the ultimate fix for the problems of modern urban transportation. Improved air quality, emission reductions, and less reliance on non-renewable energy resources can be seen as valid and essential improvements in such cases, especially for cities…
The Indian Army showcased cutting-edge combat prowess at the Pokhran Field Firing Range during Exercise Brahmastra, headlined by the first-ever firepower display of its AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.The Army received the first of its six Apache helicopters in July 2025. During the exercise, the helicopters demonstrated their ability to operate in close coordination with ground…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday claimed that the Narendra Modi-led government’s proposed move to amend the women’s reservation law and expand the number of parliamentary seats could violate the Model Code of Conduct and have “grave consequences”. He also asserted that the opposition will move unitedly on this.Addressing a meeting of the…
