Australia’s Steven Smith takes evasive action against a raising ball on day one of the first cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Durban, South Africa, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (AP Photo) Australia fielded the oldest playing XI in their men’s Test history in the first Test against South Africa in Durban on…
Inflation has stayed above the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target of 4% for the past three months (Photo: Reuters). MUMBAI: RBI has tightened daily cash reserve requirements for banks, impounding an additional Rs 1 lakh crore, and has announced a Rs 25,000 crore bond sale, moves that will drain liquidity from the banking system…
Cooking a meal at home is often considered a more affordable option than eating out, but rising prices of everyday ingredients are putting additional pressure on household budgets. In September 2026, the cost of preparing a vegetarian thali in India increased by 10% compared with the same month last year, while a non-vegetarian thali became…
General:Use the designated slow lane. “It is not the speed of the stars that is needed, it is the alertness.” The Moon forms an adversarial relationship with Saturn, but it’s not that extreme of a tangle. This can introduce excess stress, disappointing information, or irritation due to something that seems trivial that escalates into a…
Filmmaker Mehul Kumar, who did three films with Nana Patekar, on his close association with the volatile actor: ‘He used to lead such a healthy life, had only one problem, temper’ Filmmaker Mehul Kumar, who directed Nana Patekar in ‘Tiranga’, ‘Krantiveer’ and ‘Kohram’, says he still finds it hard to believe the actor is gone….
Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: The numbers may have moved in his favour, but Kuldeep Yadav would have preferred a different story — one in which he and Yuzvendra Chahal continued to hunt wickets together, building on a partnership that became one of India’s most recognisable spin combinations.In a nostalgic…
NEW DELHI: From listening to bhajans and reading the Bible to finding the direction of Mecca or discovering what the stars have in store, Indians are increasingly turning to smartphones for matters of faith and fortune. Religious, spiritual and astrology apps recorded nearly 30 crore downloads in the first nine months of 2026, emerging as…
Born in San Francisco in 1907, she moved to Catalonia, Spain, with her family when she was eight. Maria Branyas Morera lived to 117, surviving two world wars, the Spanish Civil War and the 1918 flu pandemic. Born in San Francisco in 1907, she moved to Catalonia, Spain, with her family when she was eight….
A New Moon in Libra encourages individuals to reflect on their personal growth and character development. Achievements are temporary, while the traits developed through experiences remain. By focusing on how goals impact interactions with others, the essence of character can be cultivated. As Saturn and Neptune inspire reflection, ambitions should be reviewed for genuine motives….
The Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ may soon be entering the Grammy race. The film hit the headlines on Friday after rumours of the film contending at the upcoming music gala went . cviral online.T-Series and B62 Studios are reportedly mounting a campaign for the film’s soundtrack and several of its songs across multiple categories….
