NEW DELHI: Leaders of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi Sunday shot off a letter to PM Narendra Modi demanding an independent probe into the Ram temple donation issue and warning that his govt’s credibility depends on its swift action – putting the controversy high on the opposition’s agenda for Parliament’s monsoon session that may…
‘If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher’ Imagine three people walking along a dusty road in fifth-century BC China. One walks with good posture, taking calm, respectful steps. The second keeps stumbling, complaining loudly, and pushing past others in frustration. The third person, quietly watching both…
Punjab National Bank (File photo) NEW DELHI: State-run Punjab National bank, the second largest public sector lender, is targeting a mop up of $2.5 billion from Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits and has raked in $425 million so far.“We are getting major traction from the UK, Dubai and GIFT City. The demand is quite good,”…
London [England], Jul 19 (ANI): England’s Ben Duckett with Jacob Bethell England openers Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell etched their names into the record books with a sensational opening stand against India in the third ODI at Lord’s. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, England’s decision paid rich dividends as the duo…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final against Argentina. (AP Photo) Spain have won their second FIFA World Cup title after Ferran Torres struck a late extra-time winner to break Argentina’s resistance in a dramatic final. Lionel Messi’s 10-man side fell short of becoming the first team since…
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. It started with an apparently pre-recorded piece in a roller rink before she rode into the stadium on a dune buggy, singing “Music, makes the people come together.“Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel…
You’ve got fire in you today, Leo, but it won’t come cheap. The sky asks for effort first and comfort later, so expect a day where progress arrives through patience, not applause.The Moon stirs your work and speech zone, making you restless about results and eager to prove a point. Add Saturn’s pressure, and you’ll…
NEW DELHI: In solidarity with the Mamata Banerjee-headed Trinamool Congress, opposition parties on Sunday staged a rare walkout from the all-party meeting to protest the govt’s invite to its breakaway faction, even as both warring groups took potshots at one another, foretelling a fiery session of Parliament from Monday.Govt, however, defended its decision, asserting that…
‘If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you’ Imagine standing in front of a vending machine or browsing an online marketplace, surrounded by thousands of choices created to encourage instant buying. A person purchases a slightly improved phone, feels a short moment of happiness, and soon starts looking forward to…
MUMBAI: For local consumers, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) means more choices on retail shelves as new British brands are expected to enter the market. In fact, initial queries and conversations have already started.But the deal may not immediately translate into steep price cuts for shoppers across the board-the depreciation of rupee…