Foreign portfolio investors have extended their retreat from Indian equities in May, taking their total withdrawal from the market in 2026 beyond Rs 2 lakh crore as global economic concerns continue to drag down sentiment. Data from NSDL showed FPIs have pulled out Rs 14,231 crore so far this month, adding to a year marked…
NEW DELHI: As Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister on Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti following a landslide mandate for the saffron party, the moment marked more than an electoral victory. In Bengal’s political memory, power shifts have often been shaped by short-lived political waves. The 2026 assembly outcome, however, reflected decades…
Sergey Brin’s advice to ‘have fun and not be so weighed down by expectations’ offers a refreshing perspective on success. Modern life’s relentless pursuit of visible achievements often leads to exhaustion. Brin reminds us that genuine success can stem from curiosity and enjoyment, not just pressure, highlighting the importance of balance and inner fulfillment over…
NEW DELHI: In a rare incident of direct pushback, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant denied a statement that was shared on social media as attributed to him.The CJI’s statement came as a social media account had falsely attributed to him the following remark, originally made in Hindi: “If a society, even after producing IAS,…
CHENNAI: From his early years as a leader of the Kullapalayam Panchayat in Coimbatore in the 1970s, KA Sengottaiyan has built a remarkable five-decade-long career in Tamil Nadu politics.His rise from a grassroots party worker to a 10-time legislator reflects his enduring political influence and longevity.Born in 1948, K A Sengottaiyan began his political rise…
India beat China to clinch gold India’s women’s recurve archery team produced a thrilling comeback to win the gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai on Sunday. The trio of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod defeated hosts China 5-4 in a tense shoot-off after the match ended level…
Rahul Gandhi and Vijay (R) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended wishes to C Joseph Vijay as he assumed office as Tamil Nadu chief minister after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, delivered a stellar performance in its electoral debut, securing more than 100 seats in the 234-member state assembly.Congress…
Safety for women is often perceived as deeply divided, almost as if it exists in two different worlds at the same time. On the one hand, there are places where everyday life moves relatively peacefully. On the other hand, there are regions shaped by war, instability, and deep-rooted social challenges. Countries ranked among the most…
Rashid Khan. (BCCI/IPL Photo) Rashid Khan added another major milestone to his glittering IPL career after moving into the top 10 wicket-takers in tournament history during Gujarat Titans’ emphatic win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.The Afghan spinner delivered a match-winning performance, finishing with superb figures of 4/33 in his four…
Kochi: Indian Navy’s INS Sharda conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Netherlands Navy ship HNLMS De Ruyter off the coast of Kochi on Friday.The exercise marked the culmination of the visit of a high-level Netherlands delegation led by deputy commander of Royal Netherlands Navy to Southern Naval Command. PASSEX included interoperability drills such as tactical…