Bengaluru: Tier-2 cities and rising demand for white spirits such as vodka and gin are emerging as key growth drivers for India’s alco-beverage industry, according to Radico Khaitan managing director Abhishek Khaitan, as changing consumer preferences reshape drinking patterns beyond metros.The maker of Magic Moments vodka and Rampur Indian single malt reported its highest-ever annual…
Shah Rukh Khan has often been praised for his kindness and generosity, with many from the film industry sharing memorable experiences of his thoughtful gestures. While he’s known for his chivalry with women, the actor also shares a great bond many of his male colleagues. One of the recent example of that is how SRK…
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for July 2026 re-registration. The registration is meant for students enrolled in online distance learning (ODL) and online programmes. The university said the extension applied to all ODL and online programmes, except certificate and semester-based courses. Students can check the full list of available…
Amanpreet Singh Gill and Virat Kohli Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former Punjab cricketer, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 36, leaving the cricketing fraternity in deep shock.Amanpreet Singh Gill played domestic cricket for the Punjab team and was regarded as a lively and committed fast bowler. He also represented India in…
Scientists have discovered ancient DNA, some dating back two million years. This DNA, found in Siberian permafrost and Greenland ice, offers a glimpse into Earth’s past. There is something quite magical about the idea of the time capsule. We imagine metallic containers buried underground in school yards full of letters and old coins. However, nature…
Work on the final underpass at Bhairon Marg near Pragati Maidan has progressed New Delhi: Public Works Department (PWD) has set a Feb 2027 deadline to complete the construction of the much-delayed Bhairon Marg underpass — a crucial part of the Pragati Maidan Integrated Transit Corridor.PWD minister Parvesh Verma has said that the “box issue”…
Mumbai: The BMC standing committee has directed the civic administration to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into all proposals passed by the mechanical and electrical (M&E) department over the past four years. BJP member Makarand Narwekar alleged that a Rs 62-crore tender for the installation of LED lights below skywalks was awarded to a company…
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Siddaramaiah, 77, is now the oldest serving chief minister in the country, adding another distinction to his political career months after setting a record as the state’s longest-serving CM. The change follows the exit of Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, 82, after the Left Democratic Front’s electoral defeat. Siddaramaiah’s rise to the top comes…
Dibrugarh: A mushroom exploration programme in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district has led to the discovery of the rare and high-value Cordyceps mushroom, a find researchers say could have major medicinal, scientific and economic implications for the region.The discovery was made by a team led by Dr Senpon Ngomle, assistant professor at the Pasighat-based Central…
Rajasthan Royals players and head coach Kumar Sangakkara display Pink Promise Match jersey in Jaipur on Wednesday Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals have announced that the home fixture against Gujarat Titans on May 9 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, will be the franchise’s Pink Promise Match for IPL 2026, a marquee fixture dedicated to driving long-term social…
