A Germany-based Indian entrepreneur, Mayukh Panja, described online backlash against an Indian folk dancer performing against the backdrop of the Washington Monument in the United States as “straight up racism.“Panja responded to a post that expressed concern that the historic site was converted to a “Telugu Tiktok dance stage,” and pointed to what he described…
The State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday announced the launch of a $500 million syndicated social term loan facility focused exclusively on women’s economic empowerment, with a greenshoe option, ahead of International Women’s Day.In a statement, the country’s largest lender said the transaction marks a milestone for both SBI and the global ESG financing…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) Ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team, former Australia captain Michael Clarke has showered praise on star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, describing him as the most crucial bowler in world cricket at the moment….
UPSC AIR 25, Bhavika Chopra (Image source: The Indian Express) For many aspirants, clearing the civil services examination even once is considered a major achievement. For Bhavika Chopra, it became the starting point of a longer journey.The Chandigarh-based candidate has secured All India Rank (AIR) 25 in the Civil Services Examination 2025, conducted by the…
Veteran actor-writer M M Faruqui, popularly known as Lilliput, has once again expressed his regret over a comment he made decades ago about Karan Johar’s “feminine mannerisms” during the filming of the television show Indradhanush. Johar had earlier written about the incident in his autobiography An Unsuitable Boy, revealing that the remark deeply affected him…
Trigger Warning: The following content may be distressing to some readers. Please prioritize your well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Please reach out to respective emergency services. Readers discretion is advised.Famous YouTuber Anurag Dobhal stunned his fans after he crashed his high speeding car during an Instagram live session…
UAE residents turn to land corridors, ‘departure assistance’ to find way home as Iran and US–Israel war disrupts air travel The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel is increasingly reshaping daily life across the Middle East, with thousands of travellers and expatriates in the Gulf facing unprecedented travel disruptions. As airspace closures…
Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah on Saturday dedicated the newly commissioned Sulphuric Acid Plant–3 (SAP–III) at the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) unit in Paradeep, Odisha, to the nation. Shah said the Ministry of Cooperation and the Odisha government would work together to improve rural…
Abhishek Sharma (right) speaks to his father Rajkumar Sharma at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo Courtesy: Sahil Malhotra) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: On Saturday, most eyes were glued to the net where Abhishek Sharma was batting during India’s training session on the eve of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. Facing a…
Harvard FAS raises $222 million amid budget deficit The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard University has raised $222 million in donations during the second half of 2025, according to an internal presentation reported by The Harvard Crimson. The amount is $62 million higher than the funds collected during the same period in…
