Trump administration faces flak from critics over Belarus potash deal amid pressure on India over Russian energy TOI correspondent from Washington: Critics are calling out the Trump administration for hypocrisy and double standards after MAGA supremo Donald Trump announced a potash (fertiliser) deal on Monday with Belarus, a close ally of Moscow, days after he…
Motivational quote of the day by Jack Black: ‘Don’t be afraid of failure because that’s the demon that will get in the way. Failure is your friend,’ a powerful life lesson on learning from setbacks(Image credit: @jackblack on Instagram) Jack Black has built a career on being the loudest, most unpredictable, and goofiest guy in…
Sanitary napkins drive feminine hygiene growth as rural penetration surges NEW DELHI: Feminine hygiene, largely an urban-led category in India, is finding its next leg of growth in rural markets, where penetration is rising rapidly and bringing more households into the category.Rural penetration for feminine hygiene products surged from 28% (MAT June 2022) to nearly…
Mutual funds industry hits record Rs 87 lakh crore AUM India’s mutual fund industry reached an all-time high of Rs 87.08 lakh crore in August 2026, adding more than Rs 11.9 lakh crore to its assets over the past year. Industry AUM rose 15.8 per cent year-on-year from Rs 75.19 lakh crore in August 2025….
FIle photo: Heavy traffic congestion Delhi’s traffic signals could soon become more responsive to the traffic they are actually handling, rather than operating largely on fixed timings.The Centre has approved a Rs 1,789.52-crore Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for the capital, bringing signals, traffic enforcement, emergency vehicle movement and commuter information onto an integrated technology…
Some connections begin with instant excitement. The conversation flows, there is obvious attraction and you find yourself looking forward to every notification from that person. But once the initial rush settles, a different set of questions starts to matter. How do they handle conflict? Do they respect your boundaries? Can you trust what they say?…
Bank unions withdraw three-day strike after late-night agreement with IBA on key demands. NEW DELHI: Bank unions called off their proposed three-day strike just before midnight after the Indian Banks Association agreed to look into their demands.“A high-level committee of IBA and UFBU (United Forum of Bank Unions) will be formed immediately to deliberate on…
Congress stages protest against CEC in Ahmedabad NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday said the “chorus of voices” against what it called the “capture of the electoral system” was growing louder, and asserted that citizens would no longer tolerate “vote chori” in any form.Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh made the remarks while citing…
Pitru Paksha is a significant time for Hindus to remember and honor their ancestors. Many families choose to avoid shopping for luxury items and expensive goods during this period. Purchases of gold, vehicles, property, and festive clothing are generally postponed until the fortnight concludes. Essential items like groceries and medicines are still acceptable, reflecting practical…
Actor-director Raju Kher has opened up about one of the most difficult phases of his career and how it changed his relationship with his elder brother, veteran actor Anupam Kher. Recalling the events of around 2000, Raju said he had once expected financial support from Anupam, only to later realise that his brother was also…
