For millions of salaried professionals and self-employed Indians, financial concern is not just job loss or market volatility — it is securing a safety net in retirement.Unlike most government employees who are covered under pension schemes, most private sector workers today must build their own retirement fund. This has made the National Pension System (NPS),…
Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana (AP/PTI) Sri Lanka have been forced into a change in their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out with injury. Pacer Dilshan Madushanka has been officially cleared as his replacement.Pathirana picked up a muscle strain during Sri Lanka’s Group B clash against…
Anticipate accolades and validation as doors swing open in multiple aspects of your life. While compliments are plentiful, don’t let them mask any underlying uncertainties—self-reflection is key. In your relationships, communicate effectively to strengthen bonds; for singles, prioritize substance over numbers. As a business owner, expect an influx of orders but tread carefully to manage…
Travel takes into account so many aspects, one being it looked upon as a soft-power exercise. When people are travelling abroad, or crossing borders, they don’t just carry passports, they also carry with them their habits, volume levels, queue etiquette, bargaining styles and unspoken social codes. Places like airports, markets, and amusement parks turn into…
Veteran screenwriter and Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, was hospitalised at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after a minor brain haemorrhage. Several Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, visited him. Known for his generosity, Salim has long supported industry newcomers and lives with his family—including Salman, Sohail, and Arbaaz—at Galaxy Apartments. Veteran screenwriter and Salman Khan’s father,…
NCERT Introduces AI-Powered E-Magic Box To Support Parents And Teachers If you are a parent of a toddler or a primary school teacher, you have probably asked yourself at least once — “Am I doing enough to support this child’s learning?” Well, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), under the Ministry of…
NEW DELHI: India “doesn’t engage as a meek country,” Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday asserting that “trust and negotiation from a position of strength,” have defined the country’s recent trade successes.Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation Summit in Mumbai, Goyal said India’s approach to economic diplomacy is rooted in engagement, confidence and…
Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan celebrates making a century during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between Pakistan and Namibia at Sinhalese Sports Club on February 18, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Sahibzada Farhan has rarely been out of the news. From making a documentary after hitting…
Feeling trapped in a whirlpool of thoughts? Astrologers have a solution: certain gemstones can usher in serenity and clarity. Amethyst is praised for its ability to still tumultuous thoughts, while Moonstone is famous for harmonizing emotions. Are you an overthinker, who struggles to control your own thoughts and get stressed out every single day?Overthinking is…
Image Credit: Youtube/ Crafts & Entertainment In the high-end real estate sector, there are properties measured not only by their size or price but also by the story they tell and the symbolism they represent. The diamond-shaped house of P. P. Reddy in Hyderabad is one such example. A home shaped like ambition Whereas traditional…