India players during a practice session at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: From a star-studded Brazil night that left thousands of seats empty to tickets costing just Rs 199, the India football friendly in Kolkata has seen a dramatic change in pricing within days.The All India Football Federation (AIFF)…
Trucking students practice reverse parking in training trucks at the Driving Academy. (AP Photo) The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has moved to make English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers a permanent part of federal regulations, saying drivers who cannot sufficiently read or speak English or understand highway signs and signals must be placed…
Dr Hema Sane taught Botany for nearly four decades and headed the department at MES Abasaheb Garware College. (Photo courtesy: The Hitvada) In the middle of Pune’s busy Budhwar Peth, Dr Hema Sane lived in a world that seemed to belong to another time.There was no electricity in her home. She studied and wrote by…
Brazil’s Matheus Cunha (9) (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) NEW DELHI: Brazil bounced back strongly from their opening draw with Morocco by defeating Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia to climb to the top of Group C and boost their chances of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage. The result also ended Haiti’s hopes of progressing.Carlo…
File photo (Picture credit: ANI) India’s leading IT services companies are likely to post a muted performance in the first quarter of FY27, with growth expected to remain subdued as clients continue to prioritise cost-cutting over large-scale technology spending, according to an Equirus Securities report.The brokerage said growth visibility is unlikely to improve significantly until…
This phrase can end a conversation, but it can also end curiosity. When children hear it often, they may learn that questioning is disrespectful and that authority does not need explanation. Over time, that can make them hesitant to speak up, even when they are confused, hurt, or trying to understand the world around them….
Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a strong day in the athletics arena at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu qualified for the men’s triple jump final, while Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh ensured a clean sweep in the men’s javelin throw qualification.National…
The milestone comes over a year after the section was inaugurated in June 2025. In a historic milestone for higher speed connectivity of Kashmir with the rest of India, the maximum permitted speed on the 111-km Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Banihal railway section has been raised from 75 kmph to 100 kmph.The milestone comes over…
Aneet Padda has been leaning into a very different fashion mood lately. And at the Mumbai premiere of her new series Hunkkaar: The Roar, the actor left behind her usual girl-next-door style for something far more grown-up and striking.Known for cute dresses, floral looks and easy, feminine outfits, Padda chose a chocolate brown corseted ensemble…
Travis Kelce (Image via Getty) Travis Kelce has built an impressive property portfolio alongside his rise from NFL star to one of the most recognisable names in sports and entertainment. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end has invested in homes that offer far more than luxury. His properties reflect a mix of privacy, space and…
Veteran comedian Bava Lakshmanan, who has tickled Tamil audiences for decades with his memorable supporting roles, has received timely support from the Tamil Nadu government during one of the most difficult phases of his life. The actor, who recently revealed he was struggling to make ends meet, was in bad health and had nowhere to…
Niagara River AOC Habitat Restoration and Sediment Remediation Work Four years after Buffalo completed a groundbreaking fish ladder along the Niagara River to help native emerald shiners migrate, environmental crews are expanding the design to open an important route to Lake Erie.Work is underway to extend special steel baffles along another 700 feet of the…
