“Unless and until the marriage is performed with appropriate ceremonies and in due form, it cannot be said to be ‘solemnized’.” In an important ruling clarifying what legally constitutes a Hindu marriage, the Supreme Court on 19.04.2024 held that a marriage certificate by itself cannot create the status of husband and wife unless the essential…
Image credit: Nepal Cricket NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Priyank Panchal returned from a month-long stay in Kathmandu last year with a lasting impression — not of packed stadiums, but of the warmth of a cricket-loving nation. Nestled in the Himalayas, Nepal lives and breathes the sport, yet with a gentle charm rather than the intense…
The Adelaide Oval stadium. (Image: X) Eight defeats and a draw — that was India’s record in Tests Down Under when they embarked on another tour of Australia in late 1977.India had been touring Australia since independence, playing their first Test there in November 1947, which they lost by an innings and 226 runs. The…
Nainital Bank has declared the Result 2026 for Clerk (Customer Service Associate), Probationary Officer (PO) and Specialist Officer (SO) posts. Candidates who appeared for the written examination can now check their results on the official website of Nainital Bank. The online exam was conducted in January 2026 for various vacancies across different posts. The recruitment…
Spy thrillers based on real terror cases are finding new fans online. They drop operatives into deep cover, push them to live under fake names, and send them after clues that never fit perfectly. The pressure moves from hijacked planes to tight safe houses and closed-room talks, where one wrong read can kill. Love does…
We all know that this place is known worldwide as the last natural habitat of the Asiatic lion. Gir National Park is, however, much more than a predator stronghold. Beneath its dry deciduous forests, lies a carefully balanced natural system sustained by rivers, and reservoirs. These rivers are the true lifelines of Gir, shaping its…
DEHRADUN: Deepak Kumar, who introduced himself as ‘Mohammed Deepak’ in a widely shared video showing him confronting Bajrang Dal members harassing an elderly Muslim shopkeeper in Kotdwar for using ‘Baba’ in his shop’s name on Republic Day, said he is unafraid of the consequences of stepping in—and would do so again “whenever needed.“In the week…
Taurus For Taurus, February feels like regaining control after a phase that felt heavier than it should have. Things don’t suddenly become easy, but they stop feeling overwhelming. Work matters begin to settle, largely because you’re clearer about where to invest energy and where not to. Conversations that earlier felt tense or circular now move…
Royal Enfield has made a small but notable change to the Guerrilla 450 lineup by quietly removing one of its colour options from sale. If you were planning to buy the roadster in its bright Yellow Ribbon shade, you may want to act fast, as the colour has now been discontinued in the Indian market….
In a world struggling to find its economic footing, India’s challenge is no longer about survival—it is about sustaining momentum without losing balance. The Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister on 1st February 2026 reflects precisely this reality. It is not a dramatic sprint, nor a populist pause. It is a calibrated attempt to…