Rupee strengthens against US dollar NEW DELHI: Rupee strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, rising 11 paise to 95.17 after the American currency softened following the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. The currency opened at 95.20 at the interbank foreign exchange market before moving higher. It had settled at 95.28…
India vice-captain Tilak Varma says his move from No. 3 to the middle order has brought a shift in his batting approach, with the left-hander now looking to attack from the outset whenever the opportunity presents itself.Tilak, who has established himself as a reliable performer in run chases over the past 12 months, has adapted…
IBPS recruitment 2026: Applications open for server administrator, assistant and programming assistant posts IBPS recruitment 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released Advertisement No. IBPS/2026-27/06 for regular appointments at its office in Kandivali (East), Mumbai. The recruitment covers three positions: Server Administrator (Grade D), Assistant (Grade B) and Programming Assistant (Grade B)….
Rajinikath’s ‘Jailer’ franchise is enjoying a blockbuster success with it becoming Tamil cinema’s highest grosser. Interestingly the prequel which was released in 2023 could get a new version in black and white. Cinematographer Vijay Karthik Kannan has revealed that he and director Nelson Dilipkumar have been discussing the idea of presenting the entire film in…
Photo courtesy: longwavillage.com At first glance, this place looks like a remote village nestled amid the green hills of Northeast India, where traditional homes, forested slopes and a close-knit community define everyday life. But look a little closer, and its location begins to tell an extraordinary story. Here, an international boundary is not merely a…
Karwa Chauth is a festival rich in rituals that intertwine emotions, health, and the symbolism of the Moon. Observing the fast showcases devotion and respect between partners, mirroring the phases of their relationship. The sieve utilized during prayers emphasizes the commitment to purity in love. Worshipping the Moon signifies a wish for enduring emotional connections,…
Are banks closed on Karwa Chauth NEW DELHI: Planning a quick trip to the bank today? You might want to check the holiday calendar first.The festive season brings a fresh round of bank holidays, but closures are not the same across India, as they depend on the festivals and regional occasions observed in each state.Today,…
Cristiano Ronaldo (AP/PTI) Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the inaugural winner of the BOAT (Ballon d’Or of All Time) award, with fans voting his 2008 campaign at Manchester United as the greatest individual season in the history of football’s most prestigious individual honour.Introduced by France Football, the award was designed to spark debate over which…
Karnataka’s new coaching centre rules target academic stress, restrict class timings to 6 am-9 pm. (AI Image) BENGALURU: In what could be a major crackdown on high-pressure coaching centres, the Karnataka government has issued draft rules that bar children under 15 years of age from enrolling in private coaching institutes and restrict daily tutorial operations…
Armaan Malik has spoken about the experience of recording ‘Mangala Sangama’ for the upcoming epic ‘Ramayana’. The Kannada track features Bela Shende and is part of a soundtrack composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. The song is the Kannada version of ‘Mangal Rang’, originally sung in Hindi by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. Armaan…
