Gaya is traditionally understood as being associated with Gayasur, and the city takes its name from him. Every year, thousands of families travel to Gaya in Bihar to perform Pind Daan (a sacred Hindu ritual) and Shraddha for their ancestors. For many devotees, the journey is not simply about visiting a pilgrimage town. It is…
The Indian IT services sector is unlikely to see a return to mid-to-high single-digit growth before the financial year 2029 or calendar year 2028, as artificial intelligence-led pricing pressures and macroeconomic uncertainties continue to weigh on discretionary spending. Speaking on the sidelines of the JPMorgan India Conference 2026, Ankur Rudra, Head-APAC Telecom and India TMT…
Adding a measured allocation to equities did not necessarily increase portfolio volatility over the long term, according to an analysis by WhiteOak Capital Asset Management, which examined combinations of equity, debt and gold using historical data from September 2001 to August 2026. The study found that a portfolio comprising entirely of debt had an average…
IIT Bombay suspends Dean Suryanarayana Doolla NEW DELHI: IIT Bombay on Monday suspended Dean of Student Affairs Professor Suryanarayana Doolla with immediate effect following the death by suicide of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode.The suspension came amid student protests and demands for action over the circumstances surrounding Sahil’s death.“Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla, Dean of Student Affairs,…
Karnataka BJP MLAs recite full Vande Mataram after govt limits it to 2 stanzas NEW DELHI: The recitation of Vande Mataram in the Karnataka Assembly ended after two stanzas, following which BJP MLAs recited the full version of the song, objecting to the decision to limit its rendition.BJP MLA SR Vishwanath criticised the Congress-led Karnataka…
People take photos of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. (Photo: Reuters) For the first time in the 2060s, deaths are projected to outnumber births in Australia, while annual population growth is expected to average 0.9% over the next four decades. Lower fertility and declining net overseas migration are expected to contribute to the…
The choice before India is therefore not between Atmanirbharta and globalisation, but between passive and strategic integration By Anuj GuptaThe WTO‘s 2026 World Trade Report comes at an awkward time for India. The world is becoming more fragmented, governments are rediscovering industrial policy, supply chains are being rearranged and confidence in ever-deeper trade liberalisation has…
World No.8 India delivered a clinical attacking masterclass to crush 45th-ranked Indonesia 17–1 in their second Pool B match of the Asian Games. The Indian women’s team defeated Indonesia 17-1 in women’s hockey Pool B match. (HI/X) Monday’s fixture at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara also marked a historic milestone for India goalkeeper…
‘Angikaaram’ OTT release date_ When and where to stream Kotapadi J Rajesh and Sindhoori Vishwanath. Tamil sports drama ‘Angikaaram’ is set to make its digital debut following its theatrical release earlier this year. The movie, which features Kotapadi J Rajesh and Sindhoori Vishwanath was directed by Thenpathiyan. The film marks Kotapadi J Rajesh’s debut as…
Free upgrade? How do airlines choose? (AI-generated) Imagine reaching the airport with your regular economy class travel and with some miracle, you get a free business-class upgrade! It’s like winning the lottery or carrying your travel luck. But you’ll be surprised to know that these upgrades are rarely random acts of generosity or the other…
