India’s Ajinkya Rahane, left, is congratulated by Australia’s Steve Smith (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane never sought the spotlight. In an era dominated by classy stroke-makers and larger-than-life personalities, he quietly built a reputation as one of India’s most dependable overseas batters and one of the country’s most respected leaders. On Thursday, the…
Brunei’s Sultan revokes daughter-in-law’s royal title over ‘unbecoming’ conduct. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has stripped his daughter-in-law, Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah, of her royal title, with the country’s Office of the Grand Chamberlain saying her conduct was deemed “unbecoming” of a spouse of a member of the royal family. The decree, issued on Saturday, August…
US invites Putin to G20 amid fresh diplomatic push over Ukraine war US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit in the United States in December, describing the gathering as an opportunity for him to engage with US President Donald Trump and other world…
China expands religious scrutiny to Chengdu hospitals, schools; employees, students asked to disclose beliefs China has expanded scrutiny of religious affiliation into public workplaces and schools in Chengdu. Employees at a public hospital were ordered to disclose their religious beliefs and education authorities collected information on the religious backgrounds of students and their families, according…
Ekadashi is the most important day in Sanatan Dharma. The day is devoted to worship Lord Vishnu. On this specific day, devotees worship Lord Shri Hari and offer their sincere prayers to him to seek his blessings. Ekadashi occurs twice a month during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. There are 24 Ekadashi observances in a…
In the sleep state, the natural wisdom and the protective energy of Jupiter, the Guru Asta, are reduced. In Vedic astrology, Jupiter is the planet of blessings, guidance, teachers, children, wealth, faith, knowledge, and family growth. When Jupiter is combust, people may feel that they lack the support of luck and are confused in their…
Ab de Villiers and Babar Azam (Agency Image) Pakistan’s recent struggles have sparked plenty of criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), but former South Africa captain AB de Villiers believes the players themselves must also take responsibility for the team’s alarming performances.The Babar Azam-led Pakistan side endured a miserable start to its England tour,…
Tamil rural comedy entertainer ‘Modha Rathiri’ is set to make its digital debut soon. The OTT release comes a few weeks after its theatrical debut on August 21. With its simple village setting, humour and emotional moments, the film is now ready to reach a wider audience through the streaming platform. ‘Modha Rathiri’ gets official…
For weeks, a small sailing boat drifted across a vast stretch of the Pacific with little certainty about where it would end up. Its lone occupant, 39-year-old Kai Sato from California, had set out hoping to complete his first solo voyage to Hawaii, but the journey quickly became something very different. Far from shipping routes…
Your words are powerful now, so be sure to make sure you use them with care.Mercury the ruler of your life is supported by Jupiter which makes your words powerful and your timing precise. People will pay attention, regardless of whether you’re in a group or addressing a family conversation or settling a dispute with…