Padma Shri awardee D Y Patil passes away, education sector mourns founder of D Y Patil institutions Former Governor, educationist and Padma Shri awardee D Y Patil passed away at his residence in Kasba Bawda, Kolhapur, on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 91. Widely known as “Dada”, Patil served as the Governor…
Policymakers are evaluating two broad models for introducing a Merchant Discount Rate for UPI payments. India has taken a step towards allowing merchant charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions after proposed amendments to the country’s payments law were introduced in Parliament on Tuesday.UPI, among the world’s largest real-time payment systems, handled 23.6 billion transactions…
Ben Stokes. (Reuters Photo) Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has dismissed suggestions that England alone has a drinking problem, arguing that alcohol has long been embedded in cricket’s culture across all levels of the sport. Speaking on the For The Love of Cricket podcast with former teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler, the 35-year-old…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 5, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
“I knew more than anyone that nature didn’t care for reputation, age, gender, or background. It was equally indifferent to personality: the mountain couldn’t give a shit if the people exploring it were morally nasty or nice.” Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja may have said his goodbyes on Earth but he will keep inspiring the generations with…
Inside Kishore Kumar’s iconic Gouri Kunj bungalow in Juhu, where he composed timeless songs and spoke to trees, now home to Virat Kohli’s One8 Commune Mumbai’s Juhu is home to several celebrity residences, but few carry the emotional and cultural significance of Gouri Kunj, the bungalow that once belonged to legendary singer and actor Kishore…
Tributes pour in for Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil, pioneer of higher education in Maharashtra PUNE/KOLHAPUR: Condolence messages poured in from Maharashtra’s political leadership and the education fraternity on Tuesday following the demise of Padma Shri Dr D Y Patil, former Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal, and one of the state’s pioneering…
NEW DELHI: India’s second largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel saw its Q1 profit soar 37.3% to Rs Rs 8,167.4 crore this Q1, from Rs 5,947.4 crore in same period last fiscal thanks to higher mobile tariffs, strong customer additions and growth across its India and Africa businesses. Revenue in the same period rose 18.4% to…
Glasgow: India’s Neeraj Chopra during the men’s javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. Chopra wins the silver medal in this event. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI08_01_2026_000155B) New Delhi: India finished the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals to its name – 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. It placed India in…
The day begins with a warning bell, not a disaster, just a warning. Your health may feel off, energy may dip, and hidden opposition could bother you more than open conflict. Venus is seeking peace; however Saturn along with the Moon recommends caution. Keep your cards close by your side.Do not share your thoughts, plan…