India captain Shreyas Iyer and Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza (BCCI Photo) After twin series defeats in Ireland and England, Shreyas Iyer’s struggling T20 side looks to regain confidence in 3-match series vs ZimbabweThe last time India faced Zimbabwe in a T20I, it was on Feb 26 in a must-win clash at the 2026 T20 World…
Those ‘aam’ Totapuris may soon decide more than just the flavour of your drink!The mango variety could also determine the GST rate on your flavoured drink under the Centre’s latest move to support farmers while encouraging beverage makers to use more real fruit. The government has proposed reserving the concessional 5% GST rate for mango-based…
Naseeruddin Shah criticised Bollywood’s silence on the Cockroach Janta Party protests, comparing silent actors to “a dog with a bone” that can’t bark. He shared a video supporting protesting students, saying “sab yaad rakha jayega.” While many actors stayed quiet, Shabana Azmi and Ritesh Deshmukh voiced their support for the protests. Naseeruddin Shah has raised…
Two people can start the same ambitious project and expect completely different timelines for it to pay off. One assumes real progress should be visible within weeks, gets discouraged when it isn’t, and quietly abandons the work. The other accepts from the outset that meaningful results might take years, and keeps going long after the…
Healthy relationships need honesty, but they also need boundaries. Love is built on honesty, but honesty does not mean saying absolutely everything that crosses your mind. Many people believe that a successful relationship requires complete transparency, yet oversharing can sometimes create unnecessary insecurity, resentment, or emotional baggage. Healthy relationships are not just about telling the…
Botanically speaking, those white strings are known as phloem bundles. Every flowering plant has a vascular system, much like the network of veins and arteries in the human body. This system is made up of two main tissues: xylem, which carries water and minerals from the roots, and phloem, which transports sugars, nutrients and other…
The Moon is currently in Scorpio, a zodiac sign in which it is considered weak. Personal issues can surface quickly, and emotions can run higher. Jupiter gives perspective, while Mars provides courage and speed. Today’s numerology and colour guidance provide a practical way for all zodiac signs to manage personal choices, timing and pressure. Aries…
NEW DELHI: Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala has apologised for his altercation with Spain midfielder Dani Olmo after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, admitting that his actions were unacceptable. The ugly scenes unfolded after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to lift the World Cup title. FIFA has since launched an…
Every year, July 23 is observed as National Broadcasting Day in India, marking the start of organised broadcasting in India’s history. This is a significant day because it celebrates the contribution of broadcasting in India towards informing, educating, entertaining, and communicating with millions of people every year. Broadcasting has become part of everyday life for…
Stock market: How Sensex and Nifty settled in the previous session Stock market extended its losing streak in the previous session, with Sensex and Nifty closing lower for the third consecutive session. The slump came as surging crude oil prices and heavy selling in banking stocks dampened investor sentiment. BSE Sensex dropped 715.06 points, or…
Kaylee Hottle was pronounced dead after suffering multiple injuries. (Image Credits: Instagram) Kaylee Hottle, the beloved actress renowned for her roles in the ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ franchise, passed away in a fatal car crash in the early hours of July 21, 2026, in Maryland, United States of America. Her father, Joshua Hottle, announced the devastating…
Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu (Image credit: Agencies) India will begin its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday with a compact yet accomplished 125-member contingent aiming to maximise its opportunities in a drastically trimmed programme. The Games, running from July 23Aug 2, feature just 10 sports, forcing India to recalibrate expectations after a highly…
