For almost a hundred years, the Oscars have been Hollywood’s big night: the red carpet, the speeches, the golden statues. It’s all about celebrating movies and the people who make them. But it’d be unfair to pretend that the show’s been just about a glamorous award night; in fact, it has always been just as…
Indian exporters and logistics providers are scrambling to limit disruptions from the worsening Middle East conflict by closely tracking shipping carriers, planning consignments earlier and exploring alternate routes, even as freight rates, insurance premiums and transit times rise sharply amid uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.The main response from the exporting community has been defensive…
Qatar government employees get 7-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break / Image: thepeninsularqatar Qatar has officially announced a seven-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees, offering government workers an extended break to celebrate the end of Ramadan.According to the Amiri Diwan, ministries, government agencies and public institutions will observe the Eid holiday from…
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed on Sunday confirmed his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a long international career in which he led the side to memorable triumphs against arch-rivals India national cricket team in two major ICC tournament finals.The wicketkeeper-batter, who last represented the Pakistan national cricket team in a…
File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal Union minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India is well placed to handle any disruption in crude oil and fuel supplies despite the worsening Middle East crisis, asserting that there has been “absolutely no disturbance” in petrol, diesel or aviation fuel availability, while also indicating that the government will…
Image Credit: Reuters/F1. Kimi Antonelli produced a remarkable performance to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the second-youngest race winner in Formula One history. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver controlled the race in Shanghai and secured his maiden Grand Prix victory in convincing fashion. Antonelli started from pole position and briefly lost the lead…
Filmmaker David Dhawan revealed on Kapil Sharma’s show that he always envisioned Govinda performing scenes while writing scripts, a practice he continued with son Varun Dhawan. Varun acknowledged the challenge of living up to his father’s iconic collaborations, noting his father’s references to past superstars. The father-son duo have continued their successful partnership, with new…
Developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict and the movement in crude oil prices will be the key drivers for Indian equity markets this week, analysts said, with investors also closely tracking the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, inflation data and foreign fund flows after a bruising selloff in Dalal Street.Market participants are bracing…
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday cancelled Class 12 board examinations for students in several Middle East countries.In a circular, CBSE informed affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE that the exams would not be conducted.“All examinations of Class XII scheduled from 16.03.2026 to 10.04.2026 stand cancelled…
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Live Score, 3rd ODI: Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh in the ongoing contest, citing conditions and possible weather interruptions as key factors behind the decision. “We [will] bowl first. Actually, also as a pre-game thing in the team, two players were injured, Shamyl Hussain…