NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s narrow loss to England in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup triggered an ugly backlash online, with several fans targeting captain Salman Ali Agha’s family with abusive and threatening messages.Salman’s wife, Sabe, responded on Instagram, saying that directing threats at her or their child would not help Pakistan win the…
Gold prices on Thursday declined in the futures market, amid a fall in spot demand. Gold contracts for April delivery on the Multi-Commodity Exchange fell by Rs 539, or 0.33 per cent, to Rs 1,60,606 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of 647 lots. According to news agency PTI, analysts attributed the fall to…
Over the last six months, Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra have repeatedly made headlines. From scam-related allegations to reports suggesting the shutdown of her upscale and much-loved restaurant brand Bastian, the couple has faced sustained public attention. However, in a recent interaction, Shilpa made it clear that the surrounding chatter has not shaken…
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a minority stake in Spanish second-tier side UD Almería, according to a statement released on Thursday by Brunswick Group, the consulting firm representing the Portuguese superstar.The firm confirmed that Ronaldo has purchased a 25 per cent share in the club, which…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were seen posing with a Royal Enfield motorcycle during a technology and innovation exhibition in Jerusalem. The two leaders attended the exhibition as part of Modi’s official visit to Israel, where they explored various innovations and emerging technologies. During the tour, they stopped to examine…
Air passengers can now cancel or modify their tickets without paying additional charges within 48 hours of booking, subject to certain conditions, after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) revised refund norms. Under the amended civil aviation requirements (CAR) for ‘Refund of Airline Tickets to Passengers of Public Transport Undertakings’, airlines have also been…
For his transformation into Frankenstein’s monster in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s film *The Bride!*, Christian Bale endured a grueling six-hour makeup routine. To handle the strain, he invited nearly 30 crew members to join him in a bizarre but spirited ritual of yelling and howling, turning the exhausting prep into a wild, communal release. Actor Christian Bale,…
Jammu and Kashmir’s Shubham Pundir celebrates his century (PTI Photo) Ranji Trophy finals are often marathon affairs, and the ongoing summit clash between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka is following that script. After J&K posted a commanding 584 in their first innings, Karnataka reached 35 for one at lunch on Day 3 but slipped to…
Audi India is all set to launch the new Audi SQ8 performance SUV in the Indian market. The Audi SQ8 is positioned between the standard Q8 and the range-topping RS Q8 in the company’s flagship SUV portfolio. It offers a mix of daily usability and performance, bridging the gap between the comfort-oriented Q8 and the…
To understand the magnitude of the change, it is useful to revisit how salaries have typically been paid in India. (AI image) India’s wage and compensation landscape is entering a new and progressive phase. The implementation of the four labour codes, effective 21 November 2025, together with the new Income‑tax Act and Rules coming into…
