Chennai: Summer vacations for Indians to exotic destinations have been disrupted as the West Asia conflict and a weakening rupee have pushed overseas tour package costs up by about 20%, offsetting the Centre’s cut in Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on such packages to 2% from 20% and 5%.The conflict has also led to a…
CUET PG 2026 counselling begins amid login issues CUET PG 2026 counselling: The counselling process for CUET PG 2026 has been initiated following the announcement of the result by the National Testing Agency on 24th April 2026, thereby initiating the next step of counselling for around 5 lakh aspirants applying for admission into post-graduate courses.But…
Actor Sai Pallavi made an emotional and heartfelt speech at a promotional event for her Hindi debut film, ‘Ek Din ki Mehfil’, where she shared the stage with Aamir Khan and Junaid Khan.The actress, who was invited on-stage to share a few words, apologised to the audience for her limited command of the Hindi language…
Some days feel like the road opens up in front of you. This is one of them. The Moon supports your timing, and Jupiter blesses sensible choices, especially around money and people.Your speech turns melodious, and you’ll see the effect at once. Shopkeepers respond better, colleagues soften, and even a grumpy relative listens. Unexpected guests…
Arvind Kejriwal (File photo) NEW DELHI: Getting to know that his party’s MPs in Rajya Sabha could break away to join BJP only towards the end, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal made last-ditch efforts to salvage the situation by reaching out to most of them, but it proved a case of too little too late.That Sandeep…
Mumbai: Veteran banker Uday Kotak cautioned that India’s foreign exchange reserves remain strong but leave “very little room for complacency”, as large foreign capital flows expose the economy to risks from global volatility. At the ET Awards, Kotak said India has received around $1.5 trillion in foreign capital through FPI and FDI, which creates vulnerability…
Odisha schools to close from April 27 as heatwave worsens NEW DELHI: School timings have been changed in several Indian states due to an ongoing heat wave that is raising temperatures above 44°C in various areas. Measures have been put in place to protect the students from the extreme day heat, with no respite in…
Ameesha Patel has recently spoken about losing out on Lagaan, calling it a decision she respected rather than resented. Reflecting on the missed opportunity, she said there was no politics involved in the casting.“There was no politics involved. Ashutosh Gowariker was very honest. He felt I looked too fair and too educated for the role—my…
One of those days where the heart feels heavy for no clear reason. The Moon sits awkwardly for you, and it can bring expenditure, low mood, and a sense that nothing is going your way.Don’t panic. Saturn asks for patience, and patience is your superpower when you remember it. If you feel stuck, pause and…
NEW DELHI: The govt on Sunday ordered an NIA probe into the seizure of 79 crude bombs the previous day in Bhangar, a minority pocket and flashpoint near Kolkata where TMC is locked in a high-stakes duel with a smaller rival in the April 29 polls. The bomb haul needs to be probed for a…
