Badminton World Championships in New Delhi (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The 2026 BWF World Championships, which began on Monday, has the most representation from China (30) followed by Chinese Taipei (24), Indonesia (24), Japan (23) and India, Malaysia (20). European powerhouse Denmark have 13 members across the five draws. One can guage the popularity of…
There is something about a grandparent telling a child a story that feels almost old-fashioned now. It could be the story of how a parent behaved as a child, the family’s first home, a difficult time the grandparents lived through, a funny mistake someone made decades ago or simply, “When I was your age…”At the…
Today’s lesson is simple, Scorpio, but not pleasant. Control what leaks.The words, the money, the temper, all three could disappear too quickly when you’re not taking the reins. The Moon can cause inner resentment and Mars can intensify reactions, which means that even a tiny trigger can appear larger than it actually is.The environment around…
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez reportedly want their children to grow up together. Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez’s nearly two-decade friendship could be entering a new chapter, with the longtime best friends reportedly planning to experience motherhood around the same time. According to the Daily Mail, the two have discussed having their first children close…
Wolves icon Mike Bailey dies aged 84 after dementia battle Wolverhampton Wanderers legend Mike Bailey has died aged 84 following a long battle with dementia, bringing an end to the career of a player who captained the club through one of the most important periods in its history.Bailey spent 11 years at Molineux between 1966…
Gold and silver retained a positive outlook, with analysts pointing to continued gains while also flagging elevated volatility and periods of consolidation. Domestic gold futures rose nearly 2% during last week to close at Rs 1.54 lakh per 10 grams, while MCX silver gained 1.9% to Rs 2.35 lakh per kg. Internationally, Comex gold advanced…
Quote of the day by Elon Musk (AP photo) Most of us have had a job, or at least a set of tasks at the office, where we were told what to do but never really told why it was important. It’s a strange kind of demotivation, doing work without understanding its purpose.That disconnect is…
You could be dragging your feet early in the morning, Leo, and still accomplish better than you thought.Strange day, isn’t it? The Moon creates a restless, lazy undercurrent, while the Sun and Mars push your confidence upward. One part of you would like to relax while the other wants to conquer a mountain prior to…
Emraan Hashmi has finally scored a box office hit after a 14-year wait, with ‘Awarapan 2’, the sequel to 2007’s ‘Awarapan’, pulling in close to Rs. 82 crore net in India in just three days. On Monday, his wife, Parveen Hashmi, celebrated the milestone with a heartfelt note for him on social media. Emraan Hashmi’s…
Pakistan captain Babar Azam remains doubtful for the first Test against England at Headingley, with the match set to begin on Wednesday.Azam is still recovering from a finger injury and only had a short batting session during Pakistan’s first practice at the venue on Monday.Azam hurt his right hand during the second Test against the…
