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US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for possible strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 10 more days, saying the pause came at Tehran’s request and stressing that negotiations are moving in a positive direction.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was delaying any action by 10 days until April 6…
India’s richest civic body, BMC, has a woman boss. That is swag achievement, by far. Mumbai now has three women in the financial capital’s administrative leadership – municipal commissioner, mayor and BMC’s leader of opposition – a nod to working women everywhere. And yet, can the framework for equality be gilded by only the firsts?…
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav will marry his longtime partner Vanshika Chadha on March 14 in Mussoorie. The couple, childhood friends from Kanpur, saw their friendship grow into a lifelong relationship. Vanshika works at the Life Insurance Corporation of India and maintains a private life away from the spotlight. Wedding festivities begin March 13, with cricket…
Any city based photographer or painter will vouch that some of the most beautiful landscape compositions are captured while travelling into the countryside. The lush green fields kissed by the yellow morning sun, white and black cows grazing as silver and grey from bustling water is punctuated with brown huts. Those pleasing usually fixed colours…
Air travel is a daily routine for many of us, but what we wear while flying could have a greater impact than we ever thought possible. Whether it is comfort or hygiene and safety, small decisions such as whether or not to wear socks while flying could have a larger impact than we ever thought…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on Thursday permitted banks to independently set up pension funds to manage the government’s flagship National Pension System (NPS), a move aimed at enhancing competition and safeguarding subscriber interests, PTI reported.The PFRDA board “has approved, in principle, a framework to permit Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) to independently…
According to ancient texts and Hindu traditions, it is believed that sunset marks the sacred transition from day to the realm of Yama, the god of death, which is the evening time, when negative energies like negative vibrations, spirits, and malevolent spirits are believed to roam freely. It is believed that since ages, refraining from…
Sunil Gavaskar slams Lionel Messi (Photo Credits: Getty Images and PTI) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has sparked debate over the Lionel Messi controversy in Kolkata, arguing that criticism of event organisers and VIP culture misses the mark; Messi himself bears primary responsibility for not upholding his obligations.In a column for Sportsstar,…
Passengers fume as Bengaluru airport’s new rules compel them to trek 800 metres for cabs BENGALURU: What feels worse after a long flight — sitting inside the aircraft or walking for nearly 800 metres with luggage to board a private pre-booked cab? For hundreds of passengers arriving at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) over the past…
Thailand on Thursday defended the demolition of the Vishnu idol, describing it as a “decorative structure” along its border with Cambodia, after criticism from India.Thailand’s prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul also defended the move, telling reporters on Thursday that “a destroyed statue cannot compare to soldiers’ lives or limbs”.The Thai government further said that the structure…
