CHENNAI: With a slate of crucial free trade agreements (FTAs) operationalised, the textile industry is upbeat on export opportunities. The UK deal, which kicked in on Wednesday, eliminates tariffs of up to 12% and brings parity with key competitors like Bangladesh and Vietnam. While companies of all sizes are actively negotiating orders, concerns remain that…
Some of the most powerful lessons in life are expressed through a few simple words. One such timeless insight comes from Marie Curie, the pioneering scientist whose work changed the course of modern science. Her famous quote, “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to…
Today brings the challenge of balancing hard work with personal responsibility, which may lead to some stress. However, fresh relationships could emerge from simple daily interactions, fostering better connections with neighbors. It’s essential to stay alert on the road and express your work-related stress to find relief. Hard work comes calling, and you can’t escape…
इलाहाबाद हाईकोर्ट. The Allahabad High Court has held that a university prescribing the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) as an eligibility requirement for PhD admission cannot be compelled to accept a Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) score as its substitute. The court dismissed a plea by a candidate who sought an opportunity…
The holy month of Shravan is a beautiful time when the natural world turns into lush greenery, and people all over India spend their days praying to Lord Shiva.But if you are planning for your 2026 fasting days, you might be confused by the two different start dates on your calendar. The reason is that…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Moin Khan has joined the growing chorus of voices expressing concern over the deteriorating health of former Pakistan captain and 1992 World Cup-winning leader Imran Khan, urging the country’s authorities to ensure that the 73-year-old receives proper medical treatment in jail.Moin, a key member of Pakistan’s World Cup-winning side under…
According to Surjit Bhalla, the significance of an India-US trade agreement extends well beyond the issue of trade balances. (AI image) The comprehensive India-US trade deal can reshape India’s economic growth path, economist and author Surjit Bhalla has said. According to him, the significance of an India-US trade agreement extends well beyond the issue of…
Ganeshotsav 2026: Pune devotee offers 251 kg modak to Dagdusheth Ganpati If you thought modak couldn’t get any bigger, Pune has something to show you.A massive 251-kg modak-shaped cake was offered to Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati in Pune during Ganeshotsav 2026, turning heads at one of the city’s most famous festival pandals, as reported by…
Ali was born in 1958 into a lower-middle-class family and was one of 10 siblings. In Patna’s Bikhna Pahari area, the scene outside Dr Ejaz Ali’s hospital is markedly different from what many patients may expect from a senior surgeon. Instead of sitting inside an elaborate consultation room, Ali is often seen in a simple…
Manav Suthar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Manav Suthar’s journey from dreaming about playing Test cricket for India to winning the Player of the Match award on debut could not have been scripted any better. The 23-year-old left-arm spinner from Rajasthan donned the baggy blue for the first time, becoming India’s 319th men’s Test cricketer, and…
