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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei presides over Istana Nurul Iman, the world’s largest residential palace. This architectural marvel, blending Malay and Islamic styles, boasts 1,788 rooms, a banquet hall for 5,000, and a mosque. More than a home, it’s Brunei’s seat of government and a symbol of its rich history and power. Houses of royal…
According to Vastu Shastra, balconies and windows are not only architectural features. These are the main mechanisms of moving energy into and through a building. As per Vastu Experts, the placement, cleanliness and usage of these spaces can have a huge impact on the flow of positive vibrations, prosperity and overall wellbeing. Balconies and windows…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Where will MS Dhoni feature in the Chennai Super Kings playing XI? Will he come in as an Impact Player? Will he bat in his usual No. 7 or No. 8 position? How many matches will he play this season? And is IPL 2026 going to be his…
The safe harbour regime proposed in the Union Budget for component warehousing linked to manufacturing could offer multinational companies a comparable or better post-tax cost structure, along with lower regulatory risk, Finance Ministry sources told PTI.The proposal, which targets supply chain efficiency for electronics manufacturing, is expected to result in an effective tax of about…
Jalandhar: Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira addresses a press conference, alleging corruption, examination paper leaks, and illegal mining against the Punjab government in Jalandhar, Punjab, on Friday, July 31, 2026. (Photo: IANS) Chandigarh: Punjab Congress functionary Sukhpal Singh Khaira has urged world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and the…
Michael Holding and Imran Khan (Agency Image) Former West Indies pacer Michael Holding has joined the growing list of cricketing figures calling for better treatment of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan, saying the imprisoned 1992 World Cup winner should be treated “just like another human being”.Imran has been in a Pakistani prison since 2023 while…
MUMBAI: Top private bank chiefs are taking a cautious view of RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit window, with lenders saying tax rules, overseas liquidity conditions and regulatory constraints could limit inflows below initial estimates.HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan said potential inflows under the scheme may be lower than initially expected because tax rules make the…
Karapur villagers staged a protest against the mega project in their village, near Azad maidan in Panaji Panaji: Police on Thursday detained villagers of Karapur-Sarvan, most of them women, while they were marching to Azad Maidan to protest the House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) luxury housing project in their village.At least 20 villagers had attempted…
In 2026, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on August 28, with the optimal ceremony time taking place in the morning. New Delhi’s auspicious muhurat is set between 5:57 AM and 9:48 AM. It’s crucial to refrain from tying the Rakhi during the Bhadra period on August 27. Families should prepare the puja thali and conclude rituals…
India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been widely credited with reshaping the country’s credit culture. Still, recent developments in large insolvency processes suggest that its foundational promise of value maximization through a predictable process may be under strain. The intellectual foundation of the IBC emphasises that distressed assets must be resolved in a manner…
