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Shashi Tharoor says govt must keep Brics non-West and not let it appear anti-West. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday cautioned that the Brics summit hosted by India should not appear to be an anti-West platform, as that would not be in sync with the country’s national interests.Tharoor, who served as a diplomat … Read more
Ornamental begonias, particularly varieties grown for their richly patterned, almost metallic-looking foliage, add a genuinely unusual visual texture that few other balcony plants can match. Like the other plants on this list, they generally prefer bright, indirect light and tend to scorch or fade when exposed to harsh, direct afternoon sun, making the softer conditions … Read more
Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Sourav Ganguly has rejected the suggestion that Mohammed Shami is being overlooked by India’s selectors, saying the veteran pacer has already achieved plenty and remains “an absolute champion”.Shami has not played for India since the Champions Trophy 2025, where he was an important part of the side that won the title. … Read more
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has criticised the major changes made to the team in the middle of its England tour, calling the situation “embarrassing” and pointing to a lack of communication within the setup.Akram said Pakistan need more consistency and better communication if they want to improve their performances.“Consistency is the key, of course, … Read more
Rupee falls 27 paise against US dollar Rupee began Friday on a weak note, falling 27 paise to extend its decline against the US dollar. In early trading, the currency touched 95.79 as high crude oil prices and foreign portfolio outflows continued to weigh it down.Rupee began the session at 95.70 against the dollar at … Read more
Koneru Humpy wins Man of The Match award (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: Defending champions APL Pipers bounced back to beat Alaskan Knights 11-6 in their second match of the day and move to the top of the standings after Day 6 of the Global Chess League in Bengaluru on Thursday.The Pipers’ victory came after they had … Read more
DUSU polls put student housing and safety in focus after Satya Niketan PG tragedy as ABVP files nominations and rivals make affordable accommodation a key plank. NEW DELHI: The battle for Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) is taking shape around an issue that extends beyond the campus gates — where and how thousands of students … Read more
‘I felt like I had no control’_ Samantha Ruth Prabhu says myositis caused ‘loss of identity’. Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about the impact of her myositis diagnosis on her confidence and sense of identity. The actor said the illness made her feel as though she had lost control over her life.Samantha Ruth Prabhu … Read more
We spend a lot of time talking about money. There are budgeting apps, investment podcasts, personal finance books and endless advice on how to save more and spend less. But sometimes, a simple conversation can make you rethink your relationship with money more than any of those things.That’s what happened to Gurugram-based marketing professional Shiva … Read more
Several prominent Hyderabad personalities have received notices regarding electoral roll revisions. HYDERABAD: From Hyderabad’s star former India batter VVS Laxman to internationally acclaimed director SS Rajamouli, several prominent personalities from the city figure in the Election Commission’s list of people who have been issued notices as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral … Read more