‘This Was A Return-To-Flight Mission, Bar Was Set Much Higher’ BENGALURU: Determined to leave nothing to chance, Isro put the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) through an unusually rigorous preparation cycle ahead of its Jan 12 mission, its first since the setback that grounded the workhorse launcher on May 18, 2025.“Instead of the usual number…
India’s PV Sindhu returns to Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh during the women’s singles round of 32 match at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Wednesday pushed back against criticism over playing conditions at the ongoing India Open 2026, with its general…
Virat Kohli’s dismissal in the second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot on Tuesday mirrored the manner in which he was out in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, with the batter again losing his stumps while trying to play a shot to a delivery close to his body. Kohli was batting on…
The auto component industry expects the real impact of US tariffs to play out in the second half of the current financial year, with uncertainty beginning to cloud fresh export contracts even as existing supplies continue, industry body ACMA said on Wednesday.Despite global headwinds, the sector posted steady growth in the first half of FY26….
NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi’s strong support for actor-politician Vijay after delay in censor certification for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has set tongues wagging about a possible political realignment in poll-bound Tamil Nadu. ‘Jana Nayagan’, which is widely publicised as Vijay’s final film before his full-fledged entry into politics, was slated for…
Tata Motors has just launched the Tata Punch facelift, priced from Rs 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market. This is the first major facelift for the micro-SUV since its launch and brings a restyled exterior, a refreshed interior, added features, and a new engine option. Bookings have begun, interested customers can book the new…
Mercedes-Benz India wrapped up 2025 with its highest-ever revenue performance, backed by strong demand for its top-end vehicles and electric cars, the company revealed in its annual press meet. The German carmaker delivered 19,007 vehicles in the calendar year 2025.The company said growth was largely driven by its Top-End Vehicle (TEV) portfolio, which includes the…
Mahindra and Mahindra has announced that it has received over 90,000 combined bookings for its newly launched XUV 7XO and XEV 9S, with a total booking value of Rs 20,500 crore (calculated at ex-showroom prices) as of 2:00 pm on January 14, 2026. Interested customers can book either SUV online or at authorised Mahindra dealerships,…
Tomorrow, at one very random moment, it will strike you, though, that you may indubitably discard what you spoke before. An old notion or apprehension no longer dwells inside you, by seeing how you have effortlessly surpassed it undesirably. That moment will bring relief and clarity. Viewing yourself fresh, you gain a new desire to…
The next day brings an illumination when you stop chasing nirvana. Be it your blueprint, a mood, or a small goal, you realise it is already fine. A quiet but transformative shift loosens the pressure, bringing you a settling calm. Not surrendering but easing off on the need to fix things that do not otherwise…
