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NEW DELHI: A consumer commission in Chandigarh has directed Asics India to refund the price of a pair of defective running shoes and pay compensation, after holding the company guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice.The Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered a refund of Rs 6,499 — the price paid for…
The State Bank of Vietnam set the USD/VND mid-point at 25,203 on July 3. Interbank rates were quoted at 26,295/26,300, while unofficial market rates stood at 26,442/26,562. State-owned Saigon Jewelry Co. (SJC) quoted gold prices at 148.4 million/151.4 million dong per tael. The central bank allows the dong to trade within a ±5 per cent…
New Delhi: The T20 format has long been identified as the vehicle that can make cricket a global sport. Ireland’s recent series win over world champions India is just a reminder of how the game has evolved outside the current power centres of world cricket. Former India offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin, for one, reckons the future…
Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) reacts (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) NEW DELHI: Croatia’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review, a decision that ultimately proved decisive in their heartbreaking exit from the tournament.The controversy unfolded in the 103rd minute of the Round of 32 clash…
HPBOSE Supplementary Exam 2026 begins, students must check guidelines for fair and smooth conduct HPBOSE Supplementary Exam 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has begun the Matric and Class 12 supplementary examinations from July 3, 2026. The examinations are being conducted for multiple categories, including Compartment, Essential Improvement, Optional Improvement, Additional…
Actor-director R. Parthiban has stepped in to clear the air after his recent interview about a hurtful message he received following the demise of his mentor, filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, triggered widespread speculation online. His emotional revelation led many on social media to guess the identity of the person behind the message, with some even naming…
Long before they became fashionable, millets were a regular part of meals across rural India. Crops like bajra, jowar and ragi were valued because they could survive droughts and provide reliable harvests. As rice and wheat became symbols of prosperity, millet consumption steadily declined. Today, the tide has turned. Rich in fibre, minerals and complex…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has dismissed petitions filed by two CRPF inspectors who were declared medically unfit for promotion because of tattoos on their right forearms, ruling that while tattoos aren’t completely banned for paramilitary recruitment, they must follow strict rules on where they are and how big they can be.What was the…
Home calls the tune today, and you’ll probably follow it gladly. The Moon favors domestic issues while Venus brings elegance, comfort and the wish to help make the environment more relaxing. Mother figures or mothers could offer assistance, guidance to make your life more enjoyable.This is a fine time for home related decisions. Property matters…
AI is absorbing India’s entry-level work faster than anywhere else surveyed. Nobody has asked who India’s entry level actually is. Last month, Cognizant and Pearson released a study with a number that should have caused far more discomfort than it did. Surveying 750 HR leaders across India, the US and the UK, the report found…
