“Emerging markets are driving growth for Nestlé across the board and India is leading the pack,” Nestle’s global CEO Philipp Navratil said. NEW DELHI: India emerged as the highest-performing market for Nestle in first half this year (CY2026) and is on track to be among its top five markets driven by “billionaire brands, volume-led growth…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) batter Asif Khan (Photo/ICC) UAE batter Asif Khan has been banned for 15 months after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid during an out-of-competition doping test conducted last year.Asif tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone in a sample collected on September 8, 2025. Mesterolone is an anabolic steroid used…
Maharashtra BSc Nursing CAP 2026 registration is underway: Check the complete counselling schedule, important deadlines, document requirements and CAP Round 1 and 2 admission details. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has commenced the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for admission to BSc Nursing courses for the academic year 2026–27. Candidates who have qualified in…
The excitement around Yash’s much-awaited return to the big screen has been hit by an unwanted development. ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups,’ which arrived in theatres after months of anticipation, is facing piracy trouble as unauthorised recordings from the film have surfaced across social media platforms. Fans have now urged the makers to take…
IIT Bombay gives stray dogs QR IDs; internet says ‘Dogesh Bhai is a citizen’ QR codes are usually associated with payments, menus and quick access to information. But a video from IIT Bombay has shown one being used in a very different setting, for stray dogs on the campus.The unusual idea has caught social media…
Sawan Purnima 2026 presents a date confusion with Purnima Tithi spanning two days. The Purnima Vrat will be observed on August 27, while the festival is on August 28. Devotees will perform puja during the morning hours of August 28 before Purnima ends. Moonrise on August 27 is important for those observing the Vrat. This…
The average annual pay at the top 10 B-schools stood at 27.4 lakh. If you thought that your good old MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree was losing relevance, think again! According to Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 report, MBA degrees continue to command a premium over engineering positions.In fact, an MBA is emerging…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha (PTI Photo) Sonal Dinusha continued his impressive run against India by registering his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score in Test cricket on Thursday, putting his name alongside some of the game’s most celebrated batters.The Sri Lankan left-hander reached the landmark during the final day of the second Test in Colombo, where his…
Nadia: School students shop for ‘rakhis’ ahead of the ‘Raksha Bandhan’ festival, in Nadia, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) School holiday August 28: Students and parents are checking school schedules for Friday, August 28, 2026, as heavy rain continues in parts of India and Raksha Bandhan falls on the same day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu stuns in Payal Khandwala (Image Credits Instagram) Samantha Ruth Prabhu is making a strong case for effortless maternity fashion with her latest look. The actor opted for an ochre-coloured silk kaftan priced at Rs 54,800, bringing together comfort, understated luxury and a relaxed silhouette, making it a standout choice for a sophisticated…
