Indian currency notes. Photo credit: Reuters MUMBAI: The US banknote, the most ubiquitous currency in the world used in everything from drug deals to legally accepted tender in multiple countries, falls short of the rupee when it comes to circulation numbers. RBI deputy governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said there are three times as many rupee…
Trump administration faces flak from critics over Belarus potash deal amid pressure on India over Russian energy TOI correspondent from Washington: Critics are calling out the Trump administration for hypocrisy and double standards after MAGA supremo Donald Trump announced a potash (fertiliser) deal on Monday with Belarus, a close ally of Moscow, days after he…
‘Aasha’ OTT release date confirmed_ When and where to watch Urvashi and Joju George’s thriller. The recently released thriller ‘Aasha’, featuring Urvashi, Joju George and Aishwarya Lekshmi, is set to make its digital debut. The film, directed by Safar Sanal, arrived in theaters in September. It explores how an unexpected incident can change lives and…
General:The week opens with a serious mood, Aquarius. Nothing will fall into your lap, and you’ll know it from the first morning itself. Early in the week, your progress depends on grit, not luck. There is courage in you, yes, but it must be tied to routine. Finish the boring tasks. Reply to pending messages….
For Neha Aggarwal Sharma, the difference between this Indian team and the one she was part of at the 2014 Asian Games is hard to miss. India’s 10-member table tennis contingent is already in Japan, with the Aichi-Nagoya competition for the event beginning on September 20. At the forefront are world No. 3 men’s doubles…
Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma (ANI/IANS Photos) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has extended his dominance at the ICC Player of the Month awards, while Shafali Verma has added another individual honour to India’s recent run of success, with the two stars named the men’s and women’s Players of the Month for September.Gill claimed the award…
Piyush Mishra has questioned veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah over what he describes as selective activism. The actor recently shared a video on social media in which he addressed Naseeruddin’s meeting with Abhijeet Dipke during The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park. The protesters had gathered demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner…
The Centre has appointed three senior officials, including two directors and a joint director, to the National Testing Agency (NTA) amid scrutiny over examination-related controversies. The appointments come as the government moves to strengthen the agency’s functioning through structural reforms, including tighter paper evaluation, specialist involvement and changes to its examination management system. New Delhi:…
Dussehra, falling on October 20 this year, represents the victory of good over evil. The festival showcases the symbolic burning of Ravana’s effigy, which stands for the flaws of humanity, like pride and ego. Lord Rama exemplifies self-discipline and duty, honoring commitments without greed for power. Traditions highlight personal introspection to improve oneself, while families…
Pakistan leg-spinner Usama Mir has launched a veiled attack at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the team management after the board made sweeping changes following the team’s defeats in the first two Tests against England.Pakistan have already lost the three-match series after defeats at Headingley and Lord’s. In response, the PCB recalled seven players…
