Quote of the day by Li Ka-shing (AP photo) There are moments when people quietly blame circumstances for the way things turn out. Luck, timing, family background, money and simple chance can all appear to have a genuine say in where a person actually ends up. Li Ka-shing, the Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist, took…
Destruction in Lebanon (File photo) The Lebanese government and the administration of Donald Trump have asked Israel to pause its attacks on Hezbollah ahead of direct Israel–Lebanon talks scheduled for next week, according to sources familiar with the matter.Axios sources said the request is not for a formal ceasefire but for a “gesture” that would…
Why a weaker dollar suits US president Trump (Photo credit: Reuters) The US has taken the extraordinary step of helping Japan pull the yen back from a four-decade low, signalling that Washington sees the currency’s collapse as more than Tokyo’s economic problem.The joint intervention drove the yen from nearly 164 against the dollar last month…
Mira Trivedi (left) presents a lesson on the history of the swastika to students, a sacred swastika is shown on a wall (right). Hindu students across the US are pushing schools to distinguish the ancient swastika from the Nazi Hakenkreuz. The swastika is a sacred symbol associated with well-being and good fortune in Hinduism, Buddhism…
In a heroic feat, a man saved a three-year-old girl dangling from a second-floor window in London. He revealed that the cricket skills he learned in India helped him make the life-saving catch.The incident unfolded above a busy shopping street in Ilford, where onlookers watched as the young child clung to a window ledge several…
Kylian Mbappé and Sadio Mané lead France vs Senegal in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup clash in East Rutherford tonight/ AP,X One of the most intriguing fixtures of the opening round at the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where France and Senegal renew a rivalry that carries far more history…
The Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC Engineering Services (Main) Examination 2026 results, shortlisting 1,340 candidates for the Interview/Personality Test. Candidates must upload qualifying examination proof and complete the mandatory online form during the upcoming 15-day window. Failure to do so may lead to cancellation of candidature before the interview stage. UPSC ESE…
India vs Pakistan (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday held a press conference to address the team’s performance in the T20 World Cup, where India national cricket team went on to win the title. During the press conference, Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed spoke about the team’s results and…
It was a mixed day for India at the Indonesia Open 2026, with young shuttler Ayush Shetty producing a stunning comeback win, while star doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty saw their campaign end early due to injury.The 21-year-old Ayush, ranked World No. 20, bounced back after a one-sided first game to defeat China’s…
Holi school holidays 2026 Several state governments have announced school holidays for Holi, with closures scheduled across northern, central and eastern India. Education departments have released state-wise calendars outlining breaks for Holika Dahan and the main festival, resulting in extended time off for students in many regions.While holiday dates differ according to local observances and…
