Maharashtra has emerged as the largest contributor to states’ tax revenue in recent years since the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), supported by its high domestic consumption and large services sector, according to a report by India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra).The rating agency said GST has strengthened state governments’ tax collections and…
Marc Cucurella immortalises Spain’s World Cup triumph with a tattoo tribute to coach Luis de la Fuente/ Image: Instagram Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honoured one of the most unusual promises made during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by unveiling a tattoo of head coach Luis de la Fuente after helping La Roja lift the…
A nesting olive ridley sea turtle on Playa Pejeperro in Costa Rica with a common remora attached to its shell (Credit: Megan Bullock) A mother sea turtle crawled onto a Costa Rican beach to lay her eggs, carrying an unexpected passenger that refused to let go even after leaving the ocean.Gripping tightly to the turtle’s…
Worked 16-hour days as an intern, still no full-time job: Reddit post sparks startup work culture debate A young product intern’s emotional Reddit post about working 12–16-hour days without receiving a full-time offer has struck a chord with thousands of students, fresh graduates and professionals. The post has reignited conversations around startup work culture, unpaid…
Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 winners announced: Prasad Oak, Rani Mukerji, Salim Khan honoured The Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced the recipients of the 2025 Maharashtra State Film Awards, honouring some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated personalities for their outstanding contributions to the industry.Among this year’s honourees, acclaimed actor, director…
The week saves its brightest patch for you today. People notice you, and not in a small way. A word from you at a family gathering, a calm reply in a housing society meeting, even the way you handle a delay or confusion, all of it brings respect. The Moon is lifting your public image,…
Protesters clash with law enforcement authorities over rigged elections in PoK SRINAGAR: Political parties in J&K urged Centre and international human rights organisations to intervene after more than 2 dozen people were allegedly killed in firing by Pakistani security forces in PoK over the past 2 days, where unrest has spiralled into deadly clashes.National Conference…
Oil prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with benchmark crude contracts gaining over 7%, after a fresh wave of military action in the Middle East reignited concerns over global oil supplies. The rally was also supported by industry data showing a drawdown in US crude inventories.Around 9 pm IST, Brent crude rose $6.28, or 7.47%, to…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has triggered mounting opposition from football’s governing…
For many people, Lewis Howard Latimer is remembered for his later work on electric lighting and his association with Thomas Edison. Yet years before he became involved in the electrical industry, he helped solve a far more ordinary problem that affected railway passengers every day. Travelling by train in the nineteenth century was becoming increasingly…
