Badminton World Championships in New Delhi (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The 2026 BWF World Championships, which began on Monday, has the most representation from China (30) followed by Chinese Taipei (24), Indonesia (24), Japan (23) and India, Malaysia (20). European powerhouse Denmark have 13 members across the five draws. One can guage the popularity of…
Sunny Deol’s old pan masala ad resurfaces after ‘Batwara1947 ‘ actor claimed he wouldn’t endorse it even for crores; fan says, ‘Log elaichi bech rahe hai, yeh sidha pan masala bech diya’ Sunny Deol recently claimed that he would never promote pan masala or cardamom brands, even if he was offered crores for it. His…
Some days run on luck, some on effort. In the present, Gemini, you get a good combination of both. The Moon keeps you feeling positive and Mercury the ruler improves your mental clarity and helps you get through your day with a gleaming face and faster reaction than the majority. You’ll be more positive and…
Two mountaineers made history by paragliding directly to a roadhead in Ladakh. (Representative image) JAMMU/LEH: From a towering 5,921-metre summit, two Indian mountaineers made history by paragliding directly to a roadhead in Ladakh, combining a high-altitude ascent with a pioneering aerial descent, the Army said Monday.Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, principal of Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering…
Indian-origin CEO says work-life balance is not possible at the top. CEO Khozema Shipchandler said he starts checking his emails at 4.30 am that then wraps up his work at 9 pm. There is no day off and the Indian-origin CEO of Twilio runs laps around the house between meetings so that he does not…
Planning a bank visit this August? Before you head to the branch, take a quick look at the holiday calendar. Banks will remain closed on several days this month, with the dates varying from state to state depending on regional festivals and local observances.For customers, this means a quick check of the holiday schedule could…
Ayush Shetty with fans (PTI Photo) New Delhi: The last time Ayush Shetty was up against Shi Yu Qi, he was rendered clueless. In a contest that lasted only 42 minutes at the Asia Championships in April, Shetty could only win 18 points, extending the head-to-head in favour of the Chinese to 3-0. The overwhelming…
‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ took audiences on an unforgettable road trip across Spain fifteen years ago, and buzz around a sequel is picking up once again. Director Zoya Akhtar shared a fresh update on part 2, revealing that development on the follow-up is underway, while cautioning that it will only take shape if the right…
Today has a soft centre for you, Aries, even if the morning starts in a rush. The Moon supports your partnership zone, and Venus adds warmth, so the person closest to you becomes a real anchor. If you’ve carried it all by yourself and you’re tired of it, don’t worry right now. Your partner or…
Tamil CM Vijay completes 100 days in office For decades, Tamil Nadu politics looked like a pendulum swinging predictably between the AIADMK and the DMK. But C Joseph Vijay disrupted that familiar rhythm with his thumping entry into politics. Vijay took oath as chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026. One hundred days…