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NEW DELHI: As India prepares for the Union Budget for 2026–27, scheduled to be presented on February 1, it is worth noting that when the country’s budgetary journey began, in a vastly different India, still finding its feet after independence.India’s first Union Budget was presented on November 26, 1947, three months after the country attained…
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar (Getty Images) With the 10th edition of the men’s T20 World Cup just eight days away, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has reignited the debate around the tournament’s standing in the game’s global hierarchy. Manjrekar believes the shortest format’s showpiece does not carry the same weight or legacy as the…
South Africa’s batsman Quinton de Kock (AP/PTI) Quinton de Kock could scarcely have timed his statement better. With the T20 World Cup drawing closer, the South Africa opener delivered a thunderous reminder of his destructive potential by shattering his country’s all-time T20 run-scoring record, moving past Faf du Plessis with a breathtaking innings in Centurion….
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination on its official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the subject-wise final answer key PDF and check the officially confirmed responses. The final key has been issued after reviewing objections raised…
Munawar Faruqui celebrated his 34th birthday in Mumbai with a star-studded bash attended by Sonali Bendre, Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash, and others. A viral clip showed him dancing to ex Ayesha Khan’s song Shararat, cheered on by wife Mehzabeen Coatwala. Munawar later shared a heartfelt Instagram note thanking fans and friends. Munawar Faruqui, known for…
On the second spot is Como Residences Penthouse, also on Palm Jumeirah, sold for a whopping AED 500 million in 2023. The residence oozes wealth in every corner! The project, developed by Nakheel, is noted for its high-end design and ultra-luxury finishes. It’s a penthouse which is spread across 22,000 sq ft. Some of the…
NEW DELHI: After hours of confusion, concern and meme-fuelled speculation on Friday morning, India’s batting legend Virat Kohli’s Instagram account is back online. India’s most-followed Instagram handle, which had suddenly disappeared earlier on Friday, reappeared without any official explanation from either the former India captain or Instagram, bringing relief to millions of cricket fans who…
The full moon has historically been linked to intensified emotional states, introspection, and the act of letting go. Across diverse cultures and spiritual traditions, it is regarded as a potent period for relinquishing that which is no longer beneficial and reestablishing internal equilibrium. In contemporary times, full moon rituals and energy-cleansing techniques have experienced a…
Honda is gearing up to expand its scooter lineup with a new variant of the popular Dio 125. Dubbed the Dio 125 X Edition, the model is now listed on the company’s official website. The new edition gets a few cosmetic as well as feature upgrades and is expected to be launched in the coming…
The new UGC guidelines are not regulatory reforms they are instruments of coercion. By granting unchecked powers to university authorities through vague and subjective clauses, the UGC has effectively normalised institutional bullying, with General Category students and faculty emerging as the most vulnerable. Terms such as “indiscipline,” “anti-institutional activity,” and “damage to institutional image” lack…
