Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar) Lakshya Sen showed grit and stamina to beat China’s Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game battle on Tuesday, winning 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 at the All England Open Badminton Championships. It was his first victory over the former world No. 1 in a BWF World Tour event, and it didn’t…
A sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict has choked India’s basmati rice shipments, leaving nearly 400,000 metric tons stranded at ports and in transit, while new export deals have come to a halt as freight rates have more than doubled since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, trade officials told Reuters.India,…
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has expanded the Roadster lineup with the launch of a new special edition called the Red Wolf. The new variant has been introduced at an introductory price of Rs 2,09,950, ex-showroom, and will be available at authorised dealerships across India from 3 March 2026. Here’s a quick look at what’s changed. Yezdi…
In Vedic astrology, Jupiter is revered as the master of wisdom, also known as Guru or Brihaspati in Hindi. According to the ancient texts of astrology, Jupiter acts as the most powerful planet that attracts cosmic energies and is a magnifier of prosperity, wisdom, and growth in the birth chart. Here are some simple remedies…
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has once again weighed in on the portrayal of women in cinema, this time taking direct aim at item numbers and the larger culture of objectification surrounding them. In contrast, Shabana lauded filmmaker Zoya Akhtar for her nuanced portrayal of Katrina Kaif in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Veteran actor Shabana Azmi…
Gurtej Sandhu career journey: Indian-origin Micron Technology VP with 2,211 global patents. (Photo: LinkedIn) Dr Gurtej Sandhu stands among the most prolific inventors in modern semiconductor engineering, with 2,211 patents worldwide to his name, exceeding the 1,432 patents credited to Thomas Edison. Raised in Amritsar, he has built a career that bridges advanced research, corporate…
India women’s cricket team (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s cricket team has achieved another historic milestone as they have been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their first-ever World Cup title.The nomination, confirmed by Laureus Sport, makes them the first women’s cricket team to receive this…
Oil prices spiked sharply on Tuesday as the Iran war disrupted supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and key energy infrastructure hit, AFP reported.The Brent North Sea crude contract, the international benchmark, jumped more than eight per cent to $85.12 a barrel, its highest level since July 2024.The main US oil contract, West…
Maruti Suzuki introduced the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza at the 2016 Auto Expo, marking its entry into the compact SUV segment. The model was launched at a time when demand for sub-four-metre SUVs was rising, as buyers increasingly preferred higher ground clearance and SUV-style design in smaller vehicles. The Vitara Brezza soon became a key…
Work feels smoother than it has in a while. Your working condition will improve, and anxiety starts slipping away like mist after sunrise. Saturn supports structure, so your day rewards discipline.You’ll be busy, no doubt. Still, it’s the good kind of busy, where tasks actually move forward. You’ll also stay in touch with important people…