The balcony is not part of a house, but it is considered a space where living meets nature. According to Vastu Shastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture and energy balance, plants on a balcony can have a great impact on the flow of positive energy in a house.Experts say that with the right plants,…
Firhad Hakim (File photo) NEW DELHI: In another major setback to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), its senior leader Firhad Hakim on Wednesday resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), a post he had held since November 2018.The announcement was made by party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh.“Firhad Hakim requested our supremo Mamata Banerjee that he…
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” during a Monday phone call, while insisting the two leaders continue to maintain a strong working relationship, according to an interview published in The New York Post.Trump made the remarks in an exclusive “Pod Force One” interview with The…
Royal Enfield recently expanded its 650cc motorcycle lineup in India with the launch of the all-new Bullet 650. However, the new Royal Enfield Bullet 650 is not the only retro middleweight motorcycle in the segment. One of its closest rivals is the BSA Goldstar 650. If you are planning to buy a retro 650cc motorcycle,…
Just a day after helping power a sharp rebound in technology stocks, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) turned into one of Dalal Street’s biggest losers on Wednesday, with the stock plunging more than 8% in its steepest single-day decline since the Covid-driven market crash of March 2020.The sell-off erased the gains accumulated during the recent rally…
Punjab Kings looked unstoppable during the opening phase of IPL 2026. Under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, the franchise stormed through the first half of the season without losing a game, collecting 13 points from their opening seven matches and establishing themselves as early title favourites. However, their campaign unravelled just as quickly as it had gathered…
It was a mixed day for India at the Indonesia Open 2026, with young shuttler Ayush Shetty producing a stunning comeback win, while star doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty saw their campaign end early due to injury. The 21-year-old Ayush, ranked World No. 20, bounced back after a one-sided first game to defeat…
iQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999. Soon after launching its mid-range smartphone — Z9, iQoo is reportedly planning to launch a new Turbo version of it. Leaks and rumours have already started surfacing…
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026 final results have been released, allowing candidates to check their cumulative scores, All India Ranks, and merit positions online.With the declaration of the final results, the admission process for NIFT campuses across India will now move to the next stage—centralised counselling and seat allotment. Candidates who appeared…
The ongoing dispute between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar regarding ‘Don 3’ continues to remain the talk of the town. After Farhan approached the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), they put a ban on him which is now revoked. But the topic continues to generate reactions from across the film industry. At the…