UNICEF India on Sunday named Indian women’s cricket captain Smriti Mandhana as its Celebrity Advocate on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl.Through this role, she will promote equal opportunities for girls and support efforts to improve their health, well-being, education and leadership.“I am deeply honoured to join UNICEF India as a Celebrity…
Govt defers 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday deferred the rollout of a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has said that the charge would come into effect after Diwali, though the revised…
John Urschel left professional football at 26 to pursue mathematics full-time. Now an MIT professor, his latest research resolves a long-standing conjecture about Gaussian elimination, a key method computers use to solve equations. (Image: instagram.com/john_urschel) John Urschel had an unusual career plan. He played professional football for the Baltimore Ravens while pursuing mathematics, a subject…
Note: These daily predictions are based on your Vedic Moon sign (Chandra Rashi)The Libra Moon will move, and press itself into Saturn’s old lessons; the real move today is from the Libra Moon. The word this is ‘balance’ but that is a different kind of balance. It’s the one that demands justice, right timing and…
As ‘Jailer 2’, starring Rajinikanth, gets closer to its release date at the movies, focus has now shifted from its starry cast to Vijay Sethupathi ‘s absence from the promotions. This lack of a visible promotional appearance by Vijay Sethupathi has led to questions about his involvement in the final version. Reports suggesting that some…
Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma (ANI/IANS Photos) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has extended his dominance at the ICC Player of the Month awards, while Shafali Verma has added another individual honour to India’s recent run of success, with the two stars named the men’s and women’s Players of the Month for September.Gill claimed the award…
Dalal Street began Tuesday on a strong note, with tech-heavy stocks fuelling the gains and pushing the BSE Focused IT index and Nifty IT around 3% higher. HCLTech emerged as the top gainer, rising 7.11% to 1306.80 after reporting strong quarterly results a day earlier, backed by improved profitability metrics.Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest…
Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Pérez, reportedly has six children. American rapper and singer Pitbull has explained why he keeps his children away from the public eye despite spending much of his own life in the spotlight. For the 45-year-old musician, the decision comes down to protecting his children’s privacy and allowing them to…
Happy Birthday 13 October 2026 — Know What Numbers Whisper About Your Next 12 MonthsHappy Birthday! Your birth date has brought you here, so let us have a deep insight into what your numbers hold for you in the upcoming 12 months.Personal yearFor the next 12 months, you will be under the influence of Number…
A new character poster from ‘Ramayana‘ has introduced Jatayu, the legendary bird known for his courage and sacrifice in the Indian epic. The character will be voiced by veteran actor Anupam Kher, bringing another familiar name into the film’s ensemble. The poster offers a glimpse of Jatayu’s appearance, highlighting the character’s intense gaze and majestic…
