Knock, Knock…Who’s Fluent?

Teenagers are naturally attracted to foreign cultures, and thus languages. Encourage this  Policy is all very well, but what about pleasure? It gets little mention in politically charged shouting matches about the Centre’s three-language policy, or its heated two-language rebuttals. In all the earnest talk of national identity, competitiveness and cultural preservation, joy barely gets…

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Pakistan’s Operation ‘Ghazab lil-Haq’ against Afghanistan: What the name means

Pakistan launched cross-border strikes late Thursday night under Operation “Ghazab lil-Haq” in response to what it described as “unprovoked firing” by the Afghan Taliban across multiple sectors. The action followed alleged attacks on several Pakistani border posts, with senior ministers confirming that a large-scale counter-offensive was under way.Pakistan information minister Attaullah Tarar said at least…

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Maharashtra govt’s task force to study digital addiction and its adverse impact on children | India News

Representative image by IANS. MUMBAI: Amid growing concerns over “digital addiction” among children and its adverse effects, the Maharashtra government has decided to constitute an expert task force to study the issue and recommend measures, state IT Minister Ashish Shelar told the legislative council on Wednesday. The task force, which will include members from both…

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‘No overarching conspiracy or criminal intent’: Why court cleared Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy case | India News

NEW DELHI: A Rouse Avenue Court on Friday discharged former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi excise policy case, refusing to take cognisance of the CBI’s chargesheet.The order was delivered by Special Judge (PC Act) Jitender Singh of the Rouse Avenue Court. Why Delhi…

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Urmila Matondkar: Urmila Matondkar revisits cult thriller ‘Kaun’ as film completes 27 years |

Urmila Matondkar marks Kaun’s 27th anniversary by releasing the film’s original trailer, revisiting the 1999 Ram Gopal Varma thriller that hooked audiences with its tense premise and a stormy-night showdown with a suspected killer, while solidifying her status as Bollywood’s fearless leading lady. Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar took a trip down memory lane on the…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for February 27, 2026 & should you buy on dips?

Gold price prediction today (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rates are showing a positive bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. Here is his detailed analysis on the intraday trading outlook:Gold April futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,60,100 after witnessing a sharp rebound from intraday lows…

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Rinku Singh father death: ‘No words feel enough’ as former cricketers stand in solidarity | Cricket News

Rinku’s father with father Khanchand Singh (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketers shared heartfelt messages on social media following the demise of Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, on Friday.Rinku, who is part of India’s squad at the ongoing T20 World Cup, had briefly left the tournament earlier to be with his family after his…

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