India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI in Lucknow (Image: X) India will look to wrap up the three-match ODI series when they face Afghanistan in the second ODI at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium on June 17. Shubman Gill’s side leads 1-0 after a comfortable seven-wicket win in the rain-shortened opener, where Gill starred with an unbeaten 84…
New Delhi: With no sight of the Strait of Hormuz (SoH) opening for commercial traffic in near future, shipping ministry has shared a list of around 40 India-bound “priority vessels” with the external affairs ministry, suggesting the option of evacuating them through territorial waters of Oman. Oman’s territorial waters is on the south of SoH…
Iran’s Mohammad Mohebbi (8) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal. (AP Photo) Iran showed resilience on and off the pitch as Team Melli twice fought back from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in a politically charged FIFA World Cup opener on Monday night.Mohammad Mohebbi’s 64th-minute equaliser capped a spirited comeback…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday unveiled the schedule for the 2026-27 domestic season, confirming that the Ranji Trophy will continue to follow the two-phase format. The premier first-class tournament is set to begin on October 11, while the domestic calendar will kick off with the Duleep Trophy…
Exports hit record $863 billion in FY26 despite US tariffs & Middle East crisis India’s exports touched an all-time high of $863 billion in 2025-26 despite disruptions from the West Asia conflict and US tariff measures, underscoring the resilience of the country’s export ecosystem, a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Wednesday.“This has been a…
There is a particular kind of hunger that arrives with tea: not real, urgent hunger, but the softer kind that asks for something salty, crunchy, warm, or just interesting enough to keep the cup company. It is the hour when the kitchen does not need a full recipe, only a quick fix. No long chopping….
We talk a lot about when to tie Rakhi, what should go into the Rakhi thali, which mantra to chant and even what kind of Rakhi to choose. But there is one question that usually comes a few days after the festival:What should you actually do with the Rakhi once Raksha Bandhan is over?Should you…
Quote of the day by mother of ikigai philosophy Mieko Kamiya Mieko Kamiya is widely remembered today as the mother of ikigai psychology, courtesy of the bestselling book by Hector Garcia and Francesc Iralles. Born in Japan in 1914, Mieko Kamiya grew up in an intellectually rich environment, living for periods in Switzerland and the…
Agreeing out of fear, not kindness, can slowly rob individuals of their inner peace. Lord Krishna’s teachings emphasize steady wisdom, free from fear and anger. Setting clear boundaries protects one’s mental space and fosters honest relationships. Recognizing fears before agreeing helps discern realistic concerns from controlling anxieties. Kindness without losing oneself and saying no without…
Every year, as Pitru Paksha approaches, people start asking what they should donate, which rituals they should perform, or what should be offered in the name of their ancestors.But I feel the preparation should begin a little earlier, and from a much simpler place.Begin with your home.Our homes quietly collect things over the years. Clothes…
After a two-year wait, it is finally time to return to Westeros for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3. The hit fantasy series returns for its highly anticipated next chapter that takes fans into the centre of the brutal and bloody Targaryen civil war.The HBO fantasy drama, which debuted in 2022 as a prequel to…
Parents often try to ease a child’s anxiety by offering repeated reassurance, adjusting family routines or helping them avoid situations that cause distress. While these responses may bring relief in the moment, a new study suggests that such patterns of parental behaviour are associated with more severe social-anxiety symptoms among children and adolescents already experiencing…
