NO TRUCE Sameer Hiremath (left) and Baba Kalyani MUMBAI: Baba Kalyani voted against his own nephew and lost. Sameer Hiremath, 52, secured the chairmanship of Hikal despite opposition from Bharat Forge’s chairman and MD, with public shareholders tipping the balance.The resolution passed narrowly. Of the votes cast, nearly 52% backed Sameer’s appointment as CMD, against…
Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America has plunged into chaos after all four of his opening acts and his touring band, abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore.The move came within hours of Sheeran weighing in on Macklemore being dropped as his opening act after the rapper made pro-Palestinian comments onstage during…
AriesYour energy can fluctuate depending on what is happening around you. Family responsibilities or professional pressure may leave little space for recovery. Don’t compensate for a stressful day with an unnecessarily intense workout. Lifestyle Tip: Give yourself at least 15 quiet minutes between finishing work and entering your evening routine.TaurusYour mind may remain active even…
With the Moon in Pisces, today is a day for focusing on everyday responsibilities and practical tasks. The Sun’s move through Purva Phalguni Nakshatra enhances your potential for fruitful connections and financial opportunities. As Kajari Teej highlights the importance of family and relationships, Libras may find that their networks provide valuable insights. Stay disciplined to…
How Smit Panchal overcame setbacks and secured UPSC AIR 30 through determination On the day the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 results were announced, thousands of aspirants across the country were anxiously refreshing their screens. Coaching centres in Delhi buzzed with anticipation, and families gathered around laptops waiting for life-changing news.But for Smit Panchal, the…
Dia Mirza says she once rejected good films over screen time; ‘I was young and stupid’ Actor Dia Mirza has opened up about how her approach to selecting film roles has evolved over the years. The actor, who has appeared in’ Alpha’, ‘Ikka’, and will next be seen in ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, said she no…
There’s a particular kind of kitchen frustration that comes with chopping a potato or a cucumber, only to have each slice cling stubbornly to the flat of the blade instead of falling cleanly away. It happens often enough that most people just assume it’s an unavoidable part of cooking, but there’s genuine physics behind why…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss England’s Ben Duckett during the second Test at the Lord’s against England. (AP) NEW DELHI: The ghost of match-fixing has returned to haunt the Pakistan cricket team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the ongoing three-match Test series against England. After losing the second…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address today, August 15, 2026 put India’s youth at the centre of the country’s development story, urging them to pursue ambitious ideas and innovation without worrying about a lack of resources.His message came as the government highlighted efforts to expand opportunities in research, technology, and entrepreneurship while…
Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in men’s double sculls (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in men’s double sculls on Thursday, with the Indian pair claiming bronze at the Nagaragawa International Regatta Course.But for Satnam, the medal meant much more…
