America’s widening income divide has become more visible after the sharp rise in fuel prices linked to the Iran war, with lower-income households forced to cut back on driving even as their spending on gasoline increased, according to a new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study cited by AP.The report showed that while wealthier…
Madhuri Dixit left fans and the film industry surprised when she tied the knot with US-based cardiovascular surgeon Shriram Nene in 1999 and left movies. The wedding, held on October 17 at her elder brother’s home in Southern California, was a low-key affair, and little was publicly known about Dr Nene at the time. Born…
Tulare Lake has made a surprising comeback, once known as Pa’ashi by the Tachi Yokut tribe. This rare event shows how a long-gone terminal lake can reclaim its original basin. It used to be the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi until it was drained in the late 1800s for farming purposes. In 2023,…
Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has announced the rules and schedule for the 2026 Asian Games wrestling selection trials, and one major outcome is that Vinesh Phogat will not be eligible to compete in them. The federation said only medal winners from the 2025 Senior National Wrestling Championship,…
R Madhavan hasn’t just been setting a benchmark when it comes to his roles onscreen, but the actor is also an inspiration offscreen, be it as a family man or as a parent. While Madhavan is a huge star, his son Vedaant Madhavan has followed his own path and is a swimmer. Representing India, he…
Vivek Ramaswamy is backed by Donald Trump in the Ohio elections Vivek Ramaswamy’s victory in the Ohio Republican primary triggered a wave of reactions across the US political spectrum, with supporters in Donald Trump’s MAGA movement celebrating his win while online commentators debate his Indian-origin roots.The Indian-American entrepreneur is a close ally of President Donald…
New UK passport rule leaves Scottish baby stranded abroad after Spain Holiday An Aberdeenshire family’s holiday ended in confusion and distress after their 10-month-old baby was reportedly refused boarding on a flight back to Scotland from Alicante under newly introduced UK border rules for dual nationals.Sarah Rodgers, her husband Philip, and their two young children…
D Gukesh’s viral celebration (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is known for his calm expression and ice-cold composure at the chessboard. That is exactly why his emotional celebration after defeating Javokhir Sindarov at the Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026 tournament in Poland instantly grabbed attention across the chess world on…
Bengaluru: Paytm parent One97 Communications reported its first full year of profitability since listing, even as the fintech company continued to deal with the fallout of regulatory action on Paytm Payments Bank and pivoted further towards merchant payments, lending distribution and artificial intelligence-led automation.The company reported total income of Rs 9,291 crore for FY26, up…
Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is likely to join the squad in Raipur on Thursday for their fixture against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday. The all-rounder didn’t travel with the first batch of players on Wednesday and will link up with the squad later.It is reliably learnt that…