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Seven of India’s 10 most-valued companies saw their combined market valuation shrink by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries accounting for the biggest decline. The losses came during the holiday-shortened trading week in which the BSE Sensex fell 639.61 points, or 0.84%, while the NSE Nifty slipped 171.55 points, or 0.72%.Among the…
The announcement of an India-US trade agreement has led some to ask what happened to Indian strategic autonomy. This criticism, however, misses two points. First, Indian govts have often made foreign policy trade-offs when there’s a worthwhile payoff. Second, the deals with the US and the European Union can enhance rather than weaken India’s strategic…
Sunita Williams’ retirement marked the end of a remarkable chapter in Nasa’s human spaceflight history. Over a 27-year career, the veteran astronaut completed three missions to the International Space Station, logged 608 days in space and set records for spacewalks by a woman. From her first shuttle flight in 2006 to commanding ISS expeditions and…
Neha Dhupia has opened up about a deeply personal experience: a throwaway remark by a casting director that silently chipped away at her confidence for close to a decade. The revelation came during her chat show, where she sat down with actress Huma Qureshi and actor Saqib Saleem to discuss self-doubt, body image, and the…
The first phase of polling in the West Bengal Assembly elections has recorded a staggering turnout of over 93 percent. Such participation is never incidental. It signals churn. It reflects anxiety, aspiration, and a deep urge to be heard. Some interpret this as a vote against the incumbent government led by Mamata Banerjee. Others see…
Ravindra Jadeja (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja’s iconic sword celebration is well known whenever the veteran all-rounder reaches a milestone like a fifty or century. However, during Saturday’s IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jadeja came up with a fresh and unexpected celebration.Playing for Rajasthan…
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently found himself at the centre of a heated debate after the remarks he made during a recent interview. He revealed during the conversation that he’s been getting less work in Hindi cinema since the last eight years and the reason for it could be because the decision making is increasingly…
NEET cancelled. NTA’s institutional failure is traumatic for students. It’s also costing the economy Two years ago, on June 13, 2024, over a month after NEET was held on May 5, Dharmendra Pradhan emphasised there had been no ‘leak’ of the all-India medical entrance exam paper. By June 25, CBI was on the case, as…
Image credit: Jonny Bairstow’s Instagram page. NEW DELHI: England wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow has voiced serious concerns about his family’s safety after being stranded in Dubai amid rising military tensions in the Middle East. Commercial departures from the United Arab Emirates have been halted following missile and drone strikes launched by Iran, leaving thousands unable…
NTA NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Steps to Download The National Testing Agency (National Testing Agency) has officially released the admit cards for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. Candidates who are appearing for the re-exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, using their application number and date of birth. The…
