NEW DELHI: As India works to expand its footprint in Europe, PM Narendra Modi will visit Cyprus on his way to Canada for the G7 summit and Croatia while returning home.Both Cyprus and Croatia are members of the EU and the former will hold the rotating presidency of the EU Council for the first half…
Bengaluru: The stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium last week, which resulted in 11 deaths, has highlighted the need for Bengaluru to have a larger venue for cricket like never before.The existing 35,000-40,000 seater is by no means big enough for a city of 1.5 crore, particularly given the limited parking facility at the venue. Cricket…
LUCKNOW: As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to become the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, a story from his youth in Lucknow reveals the quiet resolve that shaped India’s space icon.In the chilly winter of December 2001, during his elder sister Shuchi Shukla’s wedding, teenage Shubhanshu vanished for hours,…
Cassie’s Friend Bana Says Diddy’s Fury Still Haunts Her Bryana ‘Bana’ Bongolan’s courtroom testimony left everyone in stunned silence. She alleged that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs lifted her over a 17th-floor balcony during a rage-fueled outburst, holding her suspended in the air for nearly 15 seconds while screaming profanities. Moments later, she says, he yanked her…
Thane: The lives and dreams of four families were shattered in an instant as their loved ones were killed in Monday’s train accident near Mumbra. Commuting to work or heading home after a routine work shift — one travelling to buy his dream home — turned out to be the final stop in the journey…
Cosmetics maker L’Oreal agreed to acquire a majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8, in a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the booming skincare market. The French beauty giant announced the deal on Monday, though financial terms were not disclosed.The transaction, which sees UK-based private equity firm Inflexion selling its majority holding, reportedly…
For decades, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have been considered the pinnacle of business education in India. With strong domestic placement records and prestigious alumni networks, they remain a top choice for many early-career professionals. But in recent years, an increasing number of Indian students are setting their sights beyond borders—choosing business schools in…
NEW DELHI: Just as Rome was not built in a day, the CPI (Maoist), once the source of Red terror across 10 states, wasn’t rendered headless in a day, with its heavily depleted strength of around 300 armed cadres now scattered across the Dandakarenya region and a few other pockets, leaving the outfit in “tatters”.It…
A heart-protective eating plan does not need to be severely limited. Instead, it is a careful addition of foods high in nutrients, such as leafy greens, berries, whole-grain foods, sources of omega-3, and mixed nuts and seeds. These foods, in proper amounts, manage blood pressure, maintain cholesterol within bounds, and stem inflammation—three of the most…
LUCKNOW/SHILLONG/INDORE: First, it was a case of missing honeymooners in Meghalaya. They might have lost their way on a trek, it was thought. On June 2, as Raja Raghuvanshi’s body was found in a gorge, it was suspected to be a robbery gone wrong. A ‘dao’ (machete) and phone lay near his body, and a…
