NEW DELHI: Among its top 12 source markets, the United States anticipates the biggest fall in international visitors to be from India this year over CY 2025. The US commerce dept’s National Travel and Tourism Office’s (NTTO) official forecast for 2026 sees the country getting over 7 crore international visitors, 3.2% more than last year’s…
Some children speak in full sentences early. Others stay quiet for a long time, watching, absorbing, storing away the world before they ever try to name it. Intelligence in children does not always arrive with big words or perfect grades. Often, it shows up in the small, easily missed details: the questions they ask, the…
The makers of ‘Peddi’ unveiled the song ‘Hellallallo’ at a grand event in Bhopal where actor Ravi Kishan spoke passionately about the film and its impact. Sharing the stage with the cast and crew Ravi described the upcoming sports drama as an inspiring story that has the potential to connect with young audiences across the…
As grown-ups, we measure celebration by grand decorations, perfectly planned functions and parties, or expensive gifts. But for the little ones, the size of the cake or the picture-perfect scene does not matter. For children, milestones like birthdays and anniversaries do not matter, what truly matters to them is the presence of their loved ones.Something…
Yuzvendra Chahal (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings’ bowling strategy came under scrutiny after star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was not used for a single over during their heartbreaking three-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The loss marked PBKS’ fourth consecutive defeat after beginning the tournament with six straight wins, costing them a golden opportunity to…
NEW DELHI: The Congress finally ended Kerala’s suspense on Wednesday. Ten days after the UDF’s historic mandate, VD Satheesan was named chief minister. For a party that had just won 63 seats, with the UDF alliance winning 102, the delay was not about numbers or coalition arithmetic. It was about the Congress being unable to…
US stocks edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day, while rising crude prices linked to the Iran war kept pressure on market sentiment.The S&P 500 fell 0.2 per cent, a day after retreating from its record high amid weakness in artificial-intelligence stocks and concerns over…
Anupam Kher has returned to theatre and is beaming with childlike excitement as we speak to him. Despite spending decades as an actor across films and stage, he remains far from complacent. At 71, he still carries the enthusiasm of a newcomer and doesn’t take himself too seriously. His latest play, ‘Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane’, explores…
Rice and chapati sit at the center of many Indian meals, and the question of which is “better” rarely has a simple answer. Brown rice earns points for fibre, white rice wins on softness and digestibility, and chapati often feels like the safer everyday choice because it is made from whole wheat and usually eaten…
Angkrish Raghuvanshi in the middle (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s controversial dismissal for obstructing the field during Kolkata Knight Riders’s (KKR) clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday has sparked a wider debate, not just about the law, but also the “spirit of the game” and whether LSG skipper Rishabh Pant should have…