Captain Smit Machchhar (file photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the wife and parents of Captain Smit Machchhar, the wounded pilot of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight, government sources said on Thursday.According to the sources, PM Modi lauded Machchhar’s bravery, which saved hundreds of lives, and stressed that Indian missions are…
Shubman Gill scripts cricket history Shubman Gill did not just produce another breathtaking innings on Wednesday night. He created a record that had never been achieved in international cricket before.The Indian captain smashed an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati, becoming the first captain to score a…
The itinerary looks almost too good to be true. Breakfast at one place, a famous museum after lunch, sunset at another landmark and dinner across town, all neatly arranged by a chatbot in seconds. Then comes the reality check: the museum is closed that day, the transfer takes twice as long as expected, or the…
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal with US trade representative Jamieson Greer US trade representative Jamieson Greer called Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal a “trade minister for life” as he opened the G20 trade ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee. The light-hearted remark came as the two ministers met on the first day of the two-day gathering.Greer…
Long before Shah Rukh Khan became one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, he was a Delhi schoolboy known for his competitive spirit, speed on the sports field and, by his own admission, his mischievous streak. The actor studied at St. Columba’s School in New Delhi, where he excelled in academics as well as sports. Years later,…
Shashthi Shraddh will be observed on 1 October 2026, which is the sixth day of Pitru Paksha. Families will conduct rituals to honor ancestors who passed away on Shashthi tithi. The rituals traditionally include offerings of tarpan, which can be performed by male family members or daughters. It is important to observe specific timings and…
Though her counsel Gopal Sankaranarayanan could not be present to argue her case due to preoccupation in other court, solicitor general Tushar Mehta questioned whether an MP could move SC directly bypassing Calcutta HC NEW DELHI: TMC MP Mahua Moitra Wednesday complained to SC that BJP government in West Bengal has made it impossible for…
India’s coach Gautam Gambhir, left, chats with captain Shubman Gill during a practice session. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir had little doubt about the entertainment value of Wednesday’s extraordinary run-fest in Guwahati, but he was far less impressed by the conditions that allowed both teams to score more than 400 runs.After…
Dining table conversations are the most special part of the day where a family eats and spends time together after a hectic long day sharing what went wrong and what worked out just perfect. But it becomes disturbing when these conversations are occasionally interrupted by phone calls and notifications, instantly lighting up the phone screen…
Commercial LPG gets costlier The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has risen by Rs 62.50 from Thursday, October 1, taking the price to Rs 2,810. This follows a Rs 9.50 increase in September, when the cylinder was priced at Rs 2,747.50. ATF prices have also gone up by around Rs 16 per litre,…
