NEW DELHI: India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows may have crossed the $90 billion mark for the first time in 2025-26, secretary at department of promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) Amardeep Singh Bhatia told reporters Thursday, while seeking to highlight that greater outreach to investors has borne fruit, with free trade agreements (FTAs)…
One of the most iconic and entertaining characters played by Anil Kapoor is undoubtedly Majnu Bhai from ‘Welcome’, a role that continues to be loved and quoted by fans even today. The quirky gangster, known for his eccentric behaviour and comic timing, has achieved cult status over the years. Recently, the actor revealed that this…
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has announced a one-time “mercy chance” examination for those who were unable to clear their Class 10 or Class 12 board exams over the years. The online registration process began on April 27 and is now open on the board’s official website.This special provision is aimed at giving a…
Cricket Canada has ushered in a new era, appointing Monty Desai as the head coach of the men’s national team, with the board calling it a “pivotal moment” for the country’s cricketing future.Desai, a seasoned coach with over two decades of international experience, brings with him a proven track record in Associate cricket. One of…
India’s passenger vehicle market kicked off FY2026 on a strong note, with multiple carmakers reporting healthy year-on-year growth in April. Strong SUV demand, improving rural sentiment and rising interest in EVs played a key role, while brands like Hyundai and Kia posted their best-ever April performances. Here’s how the major players performed. Car Sales April…
The journey to space rarely follows a predictable route, and for Anil Menon, it has unfolded across hospitals, disaster zones, military operations, and advanced space programmes. As NASA astronaut Anil Menon prepares for his first mission to the International Space Station in 2026, his story is drawing growing attention. It is not built on a…
A witty, meta-theatrical spin on King Lear, Nothing Like Lear blends humour and melancholy through a solo performance “I laugh, therefore I’m a fool.” When Vinay Pathak delivers this line as the goofy clown in Nothing Like Lear, it’s almost as if the play is tipping its hat to the Fool in King Lear, building…
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Friday won the confidence motion in the Punjab assembly, with chief minister Bhagwant Mann asserting that the result had put to rest speculation about instability within the party.The motion was moved earlier in the day during a special one-day session, days after a setback in the…
Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin (Image source: Wikipedia) Little things that matter make up human relationships. People from different cultures and times have tried to figure out how people should treat each other in everyday life. Benjamin Franklin’s quote of the day, “The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to…
Weeks of conflict have worsened Iran’s economic pressures, deepening strain on its financial system even as the Islamic Republic continues to function under a standoff in the Gulf following a truce and ongoing maritime restrictions.The situation has left Iran in a stalemate with the United States and Israel, with ceasefire talks stalled while key Gulf…
