IIP surges 8% in August, nearly doubles year-ago growth on manufacturing, power boost NEW DELHI: Industrial production rose 8% in Aug as against 4.7% expansion recorded a year ago, on account of robust growth in manufacturing and electricity sectors.Sequentially also, industrial production witnessed acceleration from an upward revised figure of 7.4% in July, latest data…
The horror phenomenon that dominated cinemas in 2026 is now available to rent and buy on premium video-on-demand platforms.Image credit (Instagram) The horror sensation that dominated theatres throughout 2026 has now arrived on home making the breakout hit accessible to audiences who were unable to catch it on the big screen. ‘Obsession’ one of the…
Quote of the day by Michael Fassbender (AP photo) For plenty of people, education follows a familiar sequence, school, university, then a career. Formal education genuinely opens doors, but it is never the only route toward success. Michael Fassbender, now one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, recognised early on that this was not really his…
As Ashutosh Gowariker’s iconic film Lagaan celebrated 25 years recently, actor Amin Hajee took a nostalgic trip down memory lane and recalled how the film changed not only his career but also his personal life.The actor, who played Bagga, the temple drummer in the 2001 period sports drama, attended the film’s anniversary celebrations hosted by…
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating but refused to blame it entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place…
Saransh Jain (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Saransh Jain’s long wait for India recognition ended on Sunday when the 33-year-old allrounder made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in the second match of the series.Jain was presented his India cap by veteran allrounder Ravindra Jadeja during the team’s huddle, marking the culmination of a domestic career…
Natural Star Nani will be next seen in the upcoming action thriller ‘The Paradise’ directed by Srikantha Odela. As the film is set to hit the big screens in September the makers officially revealed that Keerthy Suresh is making a special appearance in one of the songs with her ‘Dasara’ co-star. Keerthy Suresh teases cameo…
A long-held wish may finally begin to take shape today. That’s the sweet pulse running under your hours, along with good financial gains and a sense that life is answering you at last.Jupiter blesses your gains sector, while the Moon supports fulfilment through people, plans, and networks. That means progress can come through an elder…
A district court in the Netherlands has sentenced a Syrian national to 26 years in prison for crimes against humanity, including the torture and rape of detainees held by forces loyal to former country’s president Bashar al-Assad during the country’s civil war.The man, identified only as Rafiq al Q under Dutch privacy regulations, was convicted…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma could dramatically alter the playoff race in IPL 2026, warning that Mumbai Indians now have the firepower to derail multiple teams’ qualification hopes.Rohit marked his return from injury in emphatic fashion, smashing 84 off 44 balls to…
The schools Silicon Valley parents are choosing for their children have less to do with technology: Experts explain why it matters for the future School admissions today are being sold with the promise of AI-powered classrooms and coding lessons. For many parents, the more advanced the technology, the better the school seems. But what if…
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman captured a rare “Earthset” during the mission’s lunar flyby, showing our planet disappearing behind the Moon. The footage, taken from deep space, highlights the Moon’s surface as Earth shrinks to a crescent and vanishes. This once-in-a-lifetime view, last seen during the Apollo missions, occurred as the crew passed over the…
