Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday approved salary cuts ranging from 5 to 30 per cent for employees of state-owned enterprises and autonomous institutions as part of a wider austerity drive to address the economic fallout of the ongoing fuel crisis.The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by the prime minister…
Actress Trisha Krishnan was recently photographed with Keerthana Parthiban at a wedding, sparking considerable social media interest. This appearance follows a public disagreement between Trisha and Keerthana’s father, R. Parthiban, over a remark made about Trisha’s role in ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. The photos, taken at a ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ team event, showcase a friendly interaction, drawing attention…
Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Sanju Samson praised his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, describing their partnership as effortless and well-balanced. He said their combination is like “fire and fire”, with both players taking turns to lead the attack. Samson also spoke about their natural Kerala-Punjabi bond that strengthens their understanding. He…
Let’s be real: summer in India isn’t exactly a spa day for our hair. Between the 40°C heat, the constant sweat, and that fine layer of dust that seems to settle on everything the moment you step outside, it’s no wonder our scalps feel like they’re under siege. If you’ve been finding way more hair…
The growth in local production, especially in smartphones, was supported by the government’s PLI scheme. (AI image) The Indian government is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of its flagship smartphone manufacturing incentive programme. The ‘revamped’ flagship Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for smartphones will tie government subsidies to exports and the use of locally produced components…
Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudarshan on Tuesday confirmed that team’s captain and his opening partner Shubman Gill will play the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.“Shubman is coming along well. He’ll be playing tomorrow,” Sai Sudharsan confirmed Shubman Gill’s participation in tomorrow’s (Wednesday) match against Delhi Capitals, after the GT skipper missed the…
NEW DELHI: Nearly 97% of employers in India say English proficiency among employees is more important today than it was five years ago, while 87% believe the rapid adoption of AI is increasing the need for English skills at workplace, according to a global survey by ETS (Educational Testing Service), the organisationwhich is behind the…
A well-wisher places flowers at a makeshift memorial set up for Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA headquarters, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo) Every education debate in the United States does not begin in a classroom. Some begin in state legislatures, where ideas about speech, history and values are translated into policy. What…
Student club approvals tightened at Harvard Law School under new cap policy Harvard Law School has introduced a new policy capping the number of officially recognised student organisations at roughly 90, citing financial and administrative limitations related to auditing and oversight of club accounts. The decision, implemented during the current student organisation application cycle, significantly…
African proverb of the day (Image source: AI-generated by Google Gemini) In a world that often values speed, competition, and personal success, a lot of people feel like they have to get things done quickly. People are always trying to get ahead of others, whether it’s in their careers, businesses, or personal goals. But in…