The beautiful shade of orangish-red drape looked absolutely stunning with her temple jewellery. This South Indian traditional jewellery is known for its intricate motifs, working around Goddess Lakshmi, peacocks, and floral carvings. The diva started with a heavy golden choker with a statement round pendant and layered it with sleek, long chains. She matched its…
Sarfaraz Ahmed (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have picked a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood leading the side. Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will take charge as head coach, with Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach.The team is looking to improve its position in…
British Indian politician Suella Braverman stirred a row after reacting to a student’s plea about bringing her family to the UK for university. Braverman posted on X that “You don’t need to bring your husband and three children to do a degree in Media Studies. Universities need to stop selling immigration instead of education.”Her comment…
The Staff Selection Commission is moving toward introducing a sliding mechanism in its recruitment allocation system. This is a policy shift aimed at addressing a recurring administrative loophole: government posts lying vacant even after final selections are declared.The reform, currently under discussion, could change how millions of aspirants competing for central government jobs are assigned…
Hardik Pandya in post match conference (Screengrab/X) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya pointed fingers at his bowling unit after their 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed 11-overs-a-side IPL 2026 clash at the ACA Stadium.Opting to bowl first, Mumbai failed to make early inroads as Rajasthan’s openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,…
As a police officer with over three decades, and the author of a dozen books—including poems, romantic fictions, murder mysteries, and non-fictional works exploring policing and life realities—I’ve come to accept a peculiar pattern. Often found myself at the crossroads of duty and expression. People seem to have this neatly boxed idea of what I…
By Meena Om Renunciation is required to be centred in the inner, true being, detached from all expectations, desires and aspirations, which can culminate in a feeling of separation. To experience oneness, consciousness needs to be expanded to the state in which it merges with the Supreme. Oneness propels an individual towards a feeling of…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) With Kolkata Knight Riders enduring a tough start to IPL 2026, Ajinkya Rahane has found himself under increasing scrutiny following defeats to Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rahane began the season on a positive note with a fluent 67 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians, but…
Delhi CM unveils FY27 Budget with focus on education access, student benefits and school modernisation NEW DELHI: The Delhi government announced a major push for education in its 2026–27 Budget, allocating Rs 19,148 crore to the sector with a focus on expanding access, upgrading infrastructure and introducing student-centric initiatives. The plan combines direct benefits for…
The excavation at the Tell el-Farama site in northern Sinai by an Egyptian archaeological team has concluded and resulted in the discovery of a rarely-seen round temple within the ruins of the ancient city of Pelusium, which also has a new identity than previously believed. According to the Biblical Archaeology Society, although this temple was…