The sharp increase in presidential trading has renewed concerns about possible conflicts of interest. (AP file photo) Did you know that US President Donald Trump has carried out more securities trades than all members of Congress combined since his return to the White House in January 2025? Interestingly, he supports legislation that would prohibit lawmakers…
Zaheer Khan, Hemang Badani NEW DELHI: There has been much intrigue around the head coach position at Chennai Super Kings ever since the franchise ended its long-term association with Stephen Fleming. The leadership group, under owner Rupa Gurunath, was keen on having an Indian-led support staff, but conversations with multiple candidates didn’t materialise due to…
Optical illusion personality tests are interesting mind twisters that compel the brain to believe what a person sees first based on their focus, thoughts, and mindset at the time. What begins as a glance can suddenly transform into two completely different images, and for a second, it seems even the brain begins to argue with…
Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: ‘Dogs are wise. They crawl away into a quiet corner and lick their wounds and do not rejoin the world until they are whole once more,’ a life lesson on prioritising self-preservation from the ‘Queen of Crime'(Photo: X/@agathachristie) Agatha Christie is one of the world’s most well-known authors….
India-New Zealand trade deal to come into force on Dussehra (representative image) The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force on October 20, coinciding with Dussehra, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, with India securing duty-free access for 100 per cent of its exports to New Zealand.Goyal made the…
Thailand’s Pitchamon Opatniputh (AP Photo) Teenage Thai badminton player Pitchamon Opatniputh has become the first athlete to be provisionally suspended from the Asian Games 2026 after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said on Monday.The 19-year-old, ranked 18th in the world in women’s singles by the Badminton World Federation, returned…
A microwave omelette is a quick option when you want something filling without standing over a pan.How to make it: Crack 2 eggs into a microwave-safe bowl and whisk them with a tablespoon of milk or water, along with salt and pepper. Add chopped vegetables such as onion, tomato, capsicum or spinach, and a little…
‘Lust Stories 3’ director Vikramaditya Motwane says ‘gatekeepers’ are behind backlash to bold films as Shakun Batra discusses sex, desire and morality: ‘It’s not like none of these things have ever happened in India’ Filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane and Shakun Batra have opened up about the criticism surrounding Hindi films that explore sex, desire, intimacy and…
NSE IPO closes strong after decade-long wait for stock market listing (representative image) The $2.3 billion initial public offering of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) was subscribed 5.7 times by the end of the final day of bidding on Monday, as investors placed bids for more than five times the shares on offer.The…
Zaheer Khan, CSK’s MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday appointed former India pacer Zaheer Khan as their head coach.“Left Arm ‘Taking’ Over! Welcoming Zaheer Khan as the Head Coach of Chennai Super Kings,” CSK said in a post on X. Zaheer Khan will take over…