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A post on social media caught the attention of Messrs Hehra and Pheri (Wheeling is our Dealing). The post described two variations of musical chairs. In the first, nine chairs are given to 10 children, who are told that the winner would be the one who could find a chair after all the chairless others…
UAE Schools Reveal Ramadan Timetable and Holiday List / Image: file As the holy month of Ramadan approaches (expected to begin on February 19, 2026), the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have structured a calendar that prioritizes both learning and spiritual reflection. This year’s schedule is uniquely balanced;…
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday defended the India-US bilateral trade agreement in the Lok Sabha, saying India had “successfully safeguarded” its sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture and dairy, after nearly a year of negotiations between the two sides. “As the Members of the House are aware, since Prime Minister Narendra…
NEW DELHI: A sharp exchange between leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu inside the Parliament complex on Wednesday escalated into a political war of words, even as the Lok Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition protests over the suspension of eight MPs.The confrontation unfolded on the steps of Parliament when Rahul…
NEW DELHI: Two Pakistani terrorists were killed on Wednesday in a joint operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, ANI reported quoting officials. Jammu and Kashmir Police said the terrorists were neutralised during an intense encounter in the Basantgarh area…
In Hindu culture, the Mandir is the energy core of any house and is believed to be the sacred place that can harness the cosmic energy and bring in positivity and ward off evil. As per ancient texts and books of Vastu Shastra, there are several Hindu symbols that represent divine power and have the…
India’s services sector recorded a strong start to 2025 as the activity climbed to a two-month high in January, thanks to improving demand and firms expanded capacity. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index climbed to 58.5 in January, up from 58.0 in December, reflecting faster growth in output and new business….
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As India begin shaping their roadmap towards the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, former captain MS Dhoni has thrown his weight behind senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, insisting that performance and fitness — not age — should determine their future in ODI cricket. Go…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Enigmatic former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has virtually ruled out stepping into the commentary box, calling the popular post-retirement role a “difficult” balancing act that demands sharp statistical recall — something he admits doesn’t come naturally to him.The 44-year-old, who led India to three ICC titles, has…
RBI Office Attendant recruitment 2026: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened the application process and the recruitment process of Office Attendant posts is currently underway with the registration window closing today, February 4, 2026. A total of 572 vacancies have been announced under the RBI Office Attendant Panel Year 2025 recruitment. Eligible candidates…
