Competitive Exam explainers | Indian economy Liquidity is one of the most important but often misunderstood concepts in monetary policy. In simple terms, it refers to the availability of money and funds in the financial system that can be used for transactions, lending and investment. When liquidity is abundant, banks generally have easier access to…
FILE – The trophy is placed on display for the photographers before the soccer Champions League draw in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, File) The Champions League has its 36-team field, its four seeding pots and, following Thursday’s draw in Monaco, a complete set of league-phase opponents. This season’s draw has…
Anangsha Biswas opens up about the darker side of Zarina’s popularity, revealing that she still receives uncomfortable messages since Mirzapur Season 1 Actress Anangsha Biswas, who returns as Zarina in the much-awaited Mirzapur film, says the overwhelming response to the trailer has left the cast “hakka-bakka”. While Zarina’s popularity has brought her immense recognition, Anangsha…
Magnus Carlsen (Image credit: Vineet Ramakrishnan/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in PARIS: Lucas had come to watch chess with his family. His wife was there, so was his young daughter and his 11-year-old son, Marius, who has been playing the game for only about a year.By the time they left the Esports World Cup arena at Paris Expo…
Competitive Exam explainers | Indian economy India’s foreign exchange reserves are often discussed when the rupee comes under pressure, global oil prices rise, or financial markets turn volatile. But the headline figure alone does not tell the full story. Forex reserves are a pool of external assets held by the country’s monetary authority that provide…
There’s something quietly refreshing about not just watching Vedika Pinto on screen in her recent show, ‘Musafir Cafe’, but also speaking to her. She is clear about her thoughts, articulate in expressing them, and there’s a spark that is hard to miss, one that reflects just as effortlessly on screen.Vedika doesn’t just reflect on the…
Smaran Ravichandran celebrates after scoring a century. (Syed Asif) NEW DELHI: Consistency is often the hardest quality to master in domestic cricket. Smaran Ravichandran has done exactly that. With 1534 runs in 26 innings at an average of 73.60, including three double hundreds, in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, the Karnataka batter has firmly…
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana trailer has been praised by audiences and celebrities alike, and the latest to join the bandwagon is veteran actor Nitish Bharadwaj. Best known for portraying Lord Krishna in Mahabharat, Bharadwaj praised the film for its scope, visuals, acting and music. He also predicted global recognition for the magnum opus and praised director…
Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after Commonwealth Games boss’ disqualification against England’s Damar Thomas / Image: Screengrab Commonwealth Sport has rejected allegations of racism made by Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul following his disqualification from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with organizers insisting the decision against him was a legitimate playground decision made under the competition’s official…
India’s Maibam Martina Devi reacts during the women’s +86 kg final. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: It has been a story of resilience, courage and heartbreak for Martina Devi Maibam, whose Commonwealth Games debut ended on Thursday with an emotional fifth place in the women’s over 86kg event.The 20-year-old Manipuri lifter came within touching distance of…
Indian football will witness one of its biggest matches when the Blue Tigers take on five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the game on Thursday following reports in the Brazilian media over the past few…
Ranbir Kapoor-Yash starrer Ramayana is like Avatar meets Gladiator in the world of The Lord of the Rings, says producer Namit Malhotra Nitesh Tiwari’s first trailer Ramayana: Part 1 has been unveiled, giving the audience a glimpse of one of India’s most popular mythological films. Even the four-minute trailer has been praised for its stunning…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The decision to name 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy has raised eyebrows in the cricketing world, but the selectors believe they are investing in the future of Indian cricket.With experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan appointed captain, Sooryavanshi’s elevation as deputy is not seen…
Jaya Prada and Sridevi was one of the most popular actors of the 1980s, starring in many successful films together and becoming one of the most popular actors of Hindi cinema. However, behind the scenes, the two shared a long-distance relationship. Years after Sridevi’s death, Jaya Prada reflected on their equation, revealing that they never…
Glasgow: Scotland’s Melanie Woods competes as Noemi Alphonse of Mauritius takes to the track after a fall during the women’s T54 1500m wheelchair race at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland. Woods wins the gold medal in this event. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI07_30_2026_000105A) The women’s T54 1500m wheelchair final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games will…
Federal Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the online application window for Group A and Group B recruitment 2026 at 6 pm tomorrow, i.e. July 31, 2026. Eligible candidates who have not applied yet can submit their applications through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal before the deadline. Recruitment drive is underway to fill several…
Filmmaker Shailendra Singh recently shared an unforgettable story about touching Salman Khanrecalling an evening spent at the actor’s Galaxy Apartments home where he casually spotted her getting her hair done while enjoying a bowl of biryani.Shailendra visited one of their regular Monday night meetings years ago. He recalled that when he arrived at Salman’s house…
Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Thursday criticized the decision to change the Indian hockey team’s jersey color from its traditional blue to saffron, saying it had hurt the sentiments of sports fans.The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will…
On July 29, 2026, Dilip Mahadu Gavit ran the fastest 100 meters of his career at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. He crossed the finish line in 10.71 seconds, setting a new Commonwealth Games record and becoming the first Indian male athlete to win a Commonwealth Games Para Athletics gold medal. The result is the latest…
Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Virat Kohli he paid tribute Ajinkya Rahane after the former India batsman announced his retirement from international cricket, describing him as his “favourite Test batting partner” and “safest pair of hands in the slips”.“In an Instagram post, Kohli shared a photo of himself with Rahane in India’s Test whites and praised…
Pooja Hegde is making good use of the break after the success of ‘Jana Nayagan.’ The actor recently shared his vacation in Budapest, Hungary, on Instagram, showing fans photos and videos from his vacation. The post showed the actor’s quieter side, from river views to cozy bookstores to beautiful streets. But it wasn’t just the…
An entertainer called “Mop Man” (real name CJ Scott Miller) breaks into his energetic dance routine while masquerading as a court cleaner at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Chris Anderson)/ Via Instagram The 2026 Commonwealth Games have had no shortage of memorable sporting moments, but one of the biggest viral sensations of the…
Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a strong day in the athletics arena in the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu qualified for the men’s triple jump final, while Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh ensured a clean sweep in the men’s javelin qualification.National record…
The Higher Education Department of Odisha has released the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Odisha +3 Merit List for the 3rd round of undergraduate admissions 2026. In this round, 53,656 candidates have been allotted seats in participating colleges across the state.Candidates applying for Odisha +3 admission can now check their third round allotment status by…
Yash is Radhika Pandit they have always been one of the most loved families in the Kannada film industry. The couple, who have been sharing fun moments with fans since their television days, have become one of the biggest couples in Sandalwood. Yash’s first gift to Radhika’s story has also come out of the closet…
Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey (left) and India players celebrate after scoring a goal against Pakistan during their 2023 Asian Champions Trophy Hockey match (right) The decision to make saffron the primary color of the Indian hockey team’s jersey for the upcoming World Cup drew criticism from former captains Pargat Singh and…
Akshay Kumar revealed that John Abraham was on the verge of quitting Garam Masala, sweating through the stunts and asking director Priyadarshan to drop him. Abraham was ready to pay back his fee before Priyadarshan calmed him down. The director also dismissed earlier rumors of Akshay downplaying Abraham’s scenes, calling them baseless. ‘Garam Masala’ (2005)…
Months after “Jana Nayagan” became the center of one of Tamil cinema’s biggest midwifery scandals, producer Pradeep E Ragav has opened up about his disappointment. The editor said the leak is still going on despite arrests by the authorities. His comments came after the film released in theaters after months of delays due to licensing…
National Eligibility cum Undergraduate Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 Candidates Close delhi high courtalleging serious discrepancies in the assessment process National testing agency (State Administration of Taxation). The student claimed that the results displayed on the official results portal changed three times in less than 24 hours after the results were announced.The petition, filed through…