BHOPAL: Parents of only daughters in Madhya Pradesh’s Harda district have been offered discounts on services and purchases across various sectors, including grocery stores, private schools, and private hospitals, as part of a district administration initiative to address the declining sex ratio at birth.“Revashakti,” the scheme launched on Jan 1, provides barcoded “Keerti” cards to…
Jasprit Bumrah walks past the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after the fifth Test in Sydney. (Photo by David Gray/AFP via Getty Images) SYDNEY: The regular captain who sat out, and the stand-in who hobbled away. Nothing went right for India at the SCG and their campaign was mired in disappointment from start to finish. The biggest blow…
SPIRITS SHAKEN: Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma reflect on the series loss at The SCG. (Photo by David Gray/AFP via Getty Images) Australia crush India inside three days to bag Border-Gavaskar TrophySYDNEY: Gone in three days. All the attendant hype, all their loyal legions of fans, all the batting superstars and all the…
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti will be celebrated across India on January 6 to celebrate the birth of the tenth Sikh Guru. The spiritual leader is believed to have established the Khalsa Panth in 1699. It emphasizes qualities such as unity, equality, and devotion. According to Drik Panchang, Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti will be marked on…
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards marks a groundbreaking moment for Indian cinema, with Payal Kapadia becoming the first Indian director nominated for Best Director (Motion Picture). Her film ‘All We Imagine As Light also secured a nomination for Best Motion Picture (Non-English Language), cementing its global acclaim. While the cinematic world applauds her storytelling, Kapadia’s…
India cricketers after losing the fifth Test against Australia The SCG in Sydney. (Photo by David Gray/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 10 years by winning the fifth and final Test by six wickets against an Indian team deprived of their captain and star bowler…
A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, unleashing snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures, creating hazardous travel conditions. Forecasters warned of the potential for the “heaviest snowfall in a decade” in some areas. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri, while…
NEW DELHI: Patna Police detained Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor on Monday as he continued his indefinite hunger strike at Gandhi Maidan, protesting against the alleged Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam paper leak. This came as the police cleared the protest site and conducted thorough vehicle checks around the area.Prashant Kishor, who launched his…
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards have officially begun in Los Angeles, setting the tone for another year of cinematic celebration and jaw-dropping fashion moments. As the stars start to arrive, the red carpet has transformed into a runway of glamour, with Hollywood’s biggest names putting their best foot forward in dazzling ensembles. With fans eagerly…
NEW DELHI: Three Coast Guard personnel were killed after their ‘Dhruv’ advanced light helicopter (ALH) crashed at Porbandar in Gujarat on Sunday afternoon, raising questions once again about the indigenous twin-engine choppers that have been grounded a few times after a string of accidents earlier.The ALH Mark-III chopper was returning from a routine training sortie…
