Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday described the middle class as the growth engine of India and said nearly 500 cities are poised to emerge as the country’s next centres of economic activity.Participating in a panel discussion on ‘How to promote the rise of a new middle class’ at…
Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan the wicket of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, center, during the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan men’s team head coach Mike Hesson has questioned the way his side is judged mainly on its results against…
This is a work day, plain and simple. Not a bad one, but one that asks for effort before reward. Mars sharpens your courage, and Saturn tests your stamina, so success comes through extra steps, repeated follow up, and refusing to quit when the task gets boring.The bright side? Your courage works. If you have…
You have fed them. Changed them. Rocked them for what feels like hours. And still, the crying does not stop. If you are a new parent, this moment can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and even frightening. But here is something important to understand: your baby is not crying to trouble you. They are talking to you….
Country music icon Dolly Parton has thanked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their USD 2 million donation to her Imagination Library. The couple, who are set to wed today, July 3, made headlines on Thursday after word spread that they have made a huge USD 26 million donation to various charities ahead of their…
PSEB introduces online Pustak Portal to provide discounted textbooks and transparent distribution The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has launched the PSEB Pustak Portal, an e-commerce platform that enables students, parents and schools to order PSEB-authored and printed textbooks online. The initiative aims to improve access to authentic textbooks, make learning materials more affordable and…
BENGALURU: German software major SAP is tightening hiring, travel and third-party spending as it steps up investments in artificial intelligence, according to an internal email sent to employees.In the email, SAP said the rapid pace of AI adoption is driving significant investments in AI products, strategic acquisitions and the infrastructure needed to support AI workloads….
Jofra Archer (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have made two changes to their playing XI for the second T20I against India at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to the side, while Josh Tongue is set to make his T20I debut.The duo replaces Saqib Mahmood and Luke Wood, who have…
It’s easy to feel joy on this day, and you don’t need to work for it. Venus, the ruler of your life, is in a happy mood as Jupiter is a blessing to love, children and risk-taking. The good news of kids or even younger people could bring joy to your home and your mood…
In a recent Madras High Court decision, a Division Bench granted a husband’s appeal for divorce after finding that his wife had subjected him to mental cruelty. The judgment has drawn attention because the wife admitted to removing the thali chain (mangalsutra) when the couple separated. That single fact sparked questions: Does taking off a…