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Behind his fluent Punjabi, carpentry work and quiet life, a savage secret NEW DELHI: For over a decade, his neighbours in Ludhiana knew Joginder Singh as a quiet, soft-spoken carpenter. He carried an Aadhaar card, voted in local elections and spoke Punjabi with the fluency of a native.On Monday, the carefully constructed life of the…
Elections in Tamil Nadu are a lot like its big movies — loud, colourful, full of strong messages, and led by big stars. Tamil Nadu has many political parties, and almost all of them strongly believe in Tamil identity. The leaders are often larger than life, just like movie heroes. This is not only because…
The ongoing Supreme Court trial on US President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose global tariffs has left companies, customs brokers and trade lawyers preparing for a potentially prolonged battle over refunds that could total close to $150 billion. The court is expected to issue rulings on Friday, though it has not specified…
Asian markets climbed on Friday, as traders prepared for key US jobs figures and a potential Supreme Court decision on former President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.Japan’s Nikkei gained over 641 points or 1.26% to 51,758 around 9:45 AM IST. Kospi also traded in green, rising 28 points to reach 4,580. Shenzhen and Shanghai also managed…
JAIPUR: Rajasthan’s anticorruption bureau (ACB) Thursday registered a case in an alleged Rs 2,000-crore scam linked to state govt’s midday meal scheme during the Covid-19 pandemic.ACB officers said the FIR names 21 accused, including officials of Rajasthan State Cooperative Consumer Federation Ltd (Confed), representatives of private firms and suppliers, who have been booked on charges…
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday once again appeared to strike a balanced tone. While expressing respect for the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and calling him the founder of Indian democracy, Tharoor also said it was necessary to acknowledge Nehru’s…
Prada’s new perfume (Image/Instagram) Italian fashion giant Prada is back in the spotlight, this time with a playful twist on one of India’s most cherished rituals. After its Kolhapuri chappal controversy last year, the brand has launched ‘Infusion de Santal Chai Eau de Parfum’, a unisex “chai”-inspired fragrance with cardamom fusion.The perfume is part of…
Polymarket traders currently give Jesus Christ’s return before the end of 2026 a roughly three percent chance/ AI Illustration Christians have long awaited the Second Coming, a belief grounded in the Gospels themselves. Jesus speaks of his return, but he also issues a caution that has echoed through centuries of theology: “No one knows the…
Pakistan Cricket Board and Pakistan Super League trophy. (Image: X) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) took a decisive step towards expansion on Thursday, inducting two new franchises ahead of the 2026 season — but the price tags attached underlined the stark financial gap between the PSL and the Indian Premier League (IPL).Go Beyond…
