Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak/Image: Reuters Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned against equating skin colour with nationality, saying people born and raised in England should not have their English or British identity questioned because they are not white.Writing on X on Sunday, Sunak said his Cowdrey Lecture at the Marylebone Cricket…
Mars and Moon in Taurus boost professional drive and business progress today. Saturn’s influence highlights accountability and private debts behind public triumphs. Leos in specific fields may experience accelerated commercial activity and should bargain wisely. Disciplined work done away from public attention will improve future public moves. Success requires patience, preparation, and clear boundaries for…
Ben Shelton and Trinity Rodman (Image: AP and Screengrab) Ben Shelton produced one of the biggest wins of his career at the US Open, ending Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence after a marathon five-set battle. But moments after the American’s memorable victory, his girlfriend Trinity Rodman made sure she wasn’t forgotten.Shelton defeated Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1,…
Pakistan has expressed hopes to repay the remaining $1.5 billion of the total $3.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23. This comes ahead of an expected $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following recent discussions in Washington.Spokesperson for the State Bank of Pakistan, country’s central bank told PTI, “Pakistan has repaid…
Jackie Chan, one of China’s best-known film stars, became the face of a high-profile campaign in 2017 aimed at reducing demand for pangolin products and helping protect one of the world’s most trafficked mammals. The campaign, called “Kung Fu Pangolin”, used Chan’s martial-arts image to deliver a simple message to consumers in China and Vietnam,…
International Self-Care Day 2026: Why self-care should be part of your daily routine Observed every year on July 24, International Self-Care Day highlights the importance of taking care of one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The idea behind the celebration being carried out on July 24th, represented by 24/7, signifies that it’s more than just…
BWF secretary general Thomas Lund (BAI) NEW DELHI: The ongoing BWF World Championships in New Delhi have, by Thomas Lund’s own admission, silenced most of the early criticism about venue readiness. But the challenge will return with the India Open next year, scheduled to be played in the capital in February, despite pollution concerns.Denmark’s Anders…
Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh welcome second baby girl; inside their Rs 100 crore sea-facing Bandra quadruplex and Prabhadevi home Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on September 19, 2026. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter through a joint social media post, signing it off with…
File photo: Wei Fenghe (left) and Li Shangfu China has sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve on corruption charges, according to state-run Xinhua news agency.The announcement marks one of the most dramatic developments in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign within the military and political…
August gardening: 7 heat-tolerant plants that thrive despite soaring temperatures August in India is a strange month for gardeners, the peak heat of summer hasn’t quite let go, even as the monsoon brings its own mix of humidity, overcast skies, and sudden downpours. It’s a combination that trips up a lot of delicate plants, which…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, bought a mansion on Indian Creek Island in Miami earlier this year, and the price was a record $170 million, according to a Bloomberg report.But a home like this is never just about the price; it’s about how it looks and what energy vibes it gives…
MUMBAI: NTT Data Payment Services is working on linking India’s UPI with other fast payment systems across Asia through a hub-based architecture that could eliminate the need for multiple bilateral arrangements, senior executives said, outlining a strategy to simplify cross-border retail payments. The company launched Adaptis – its unified service brand for its digital payment…
