'Being the defending champions certainly gives us confidence, but every Olympiad is a new event and starts from scratch.'
Air India and Air India Express are implementing mandatory psychoactive substance testing for all their 5,000+ pilots. This decision follows an incident where the pilot of a Phuket-Delhi flight, which experienced a sudden altitude drop injuring 24 people, tested positive for marijuana. The testing aims to enhance safety standards and reassure passengers.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs successfully made the cut at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open, finishing Tied-28th after two rounds. Her compatriots Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar, however, missed the 36-hole cut. Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjall holds a commanding three-shot lead heading into the final round, seeking her first Ladies European Tour victory.
Shiprocket plans to allocate a significant portion of its IPO proceeds towards artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to evolve its e-commerce enablement platform into a comprehensive operating system for merchants, enabling conversational commands and reducing manual tasks.
Wamiqa Gabbi has quietly built one of the most refreshing wardrobes in showbiz. There's an effortless charm to the way the DC actress dresses... she's never trying too hard, yet always impossible to ignore.
The initial public offering (IPO) of e-commerce enablement platform Shiprocket Ltd was subscribed an impressive 99.38 times on its final day of bidding, attracting bids for over 9.38 billion shares against 94.43 million on offer.
Animals are now the face of virality and might have already beaten human influencers at the job.
The Bangalore Hotels Association (BHA) on Wednesday warned that hotels affiliated to it and other hospitality bodies in the city would suspend business with online food delivery platform Swiggy from August 15 if the company failed to resolve longstanding issues relating to payment transparency, unauthorised deductions and advertising charges.
A heated exchange between Australian pacer Mitchell Starc and Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the first Test has gone viral, after Starc confronted Miraz for running across the pitch's danger area.
The Federation of Indian Pilots has requested the DGCA to increase random drug testing for pilots, aiming to enhance aviation safety.
Brigadier Basant Kumar Ponwar (Retd), a distinguished veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the visionary behind India's modern jungle warfare strategies against Maoist insurgency, has passed away at 77. His extensive career spanned over five decades, contributing significantly to national defence through both the Indian Army and police forces, including founding the Counter Terrorism and Jungle Warfare College.
In a highly sensitive and time-bound mission, a live donor heart was successfully transported aboard a Vande Bharat train from Surat to Ahmedabad on Friday for transplantation at a prominent cardiac teaching hospital in Gujarat's commercial capital.
'Think of the brain like a machine, and Alzheimer's is like rust.'
'Like a rusty machine breaks down, a rusty brain also breaks down. And when it breaks down, you have memory loss, cognitive issues and so on.'
Rental yield can indicate whether a property is undervalued, overvalued or fairly valued.
India is set to import 1 million tonnes of raw sugar at zero duty after domestic stocks fell sharply and prices surged ahead of the festival season.
Sarvapindi is one of Telangana's most loved traditional snacks, celebrated for its crisp edges, soft centre and wholesome ingredients.
A simple and yummy dessert that combines milk chocolate, orange zest, and the crunch of Turkish hazelnuts.
Melodies from Jyotirmayee Nayak, the Indian Idol 16 winner.
'An extremely, extremely sweet person.' 'He was the constant source of light and energy for everyone around him.'
It is very unfortunate that China has decided to proceed with the controversial mega hydropower plants(despite the apparent opposition of many scientists in China). Why is Delhi silent about the development? asks Claude Arpi.
Sara Tendulkar has never really been a corset girl. But if her latest Vogue India cover shoot is anything to go by, she may have just found her newest fashion obsession.
Emraan Hashmi is experiencing a massive career resurgence with Awarapan 2 set to become his highest-grossing film.
'Rajkumar Santoshi and Chandraprakash Dwivedi have narrated the story to me but such films require heavy budgets.'
If it's raining, it's a great time for a holiday. If it isn't, even better. No wonder, many celebs just hop on a plane and jet off for quick getaways around this season.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was unfortunately run out for 32 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle after a bizarre mix-up with KL Rahul and a collision with debutant bowler Keshara Nuwantha.
Skoda Auto is strategically navigating the competitive Indian automotive market by prioritising profitable growth, exploring new powertrain options like CNG and a limited diesel return, and gearing up for a locally produced electric SUV, all while expanding its retail footprint.
Amit Malviya paid the price because he committed the cardinal mistake of himself 'becoming' the BJP's IT Cell and its social media. Malviya's removal contains a message to others -- never try to become bigger than the job that has been assigned, explains Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was seen riding a KTM 390 Duke at the Madras International Circuit during a promotional event, showcasing his continued passion for motorcycles and speed.
Cristiano Ronaldo offered a heartfelt message of support to Lionel Messi following the death of Messi's father, Jorge Messi. Despite their long-standing on-field rivalry, Ronaldo's gesture highlighted the mutual respect between the two football legends during a difficult time for Messi, who had expressed profound grief over his father's passing.
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin discusses fellow world champion D Gukesh's recent performance slump, attributing it to a lack of confidence rather than a decline in skill. Sarin expresses hope that the upcoming Chess Olympiad will help Gukesh regain his form. He also shares his views on the increasing role of AI in chess, the evolution towards faster formats, and potential improvements in the chess ecosystem.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a new bill with stringent provisions against paper leaks will be introduced in Parliament next week. The Union Cabinet will finalise the legislation, which aims to address the pain caused to students by such incidents, citing recent actions taken regarding the NEET paper leak and the establishment of fast-track courts.
A parliamentary panel flagged staffing shortages at NCERT and CBSE, inadequate education spending, falling enrolment and poor internet connectivity in government schools.
'I don't think they are at fault for where they are born or what they are allotted.' 'If anything, today it feels like being a star kid comes with its own set of assumptions and challenges, regardless of how talented you are.'
Although absolute risk is low, awareness of the potential effect may help inform shared treatment decisions.
As Saaraa Khan turns 37, one thing hasn't changed: her love for fun silhouettes, candy-coloured hues and unapologetically glamorous fashion.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round of the BWF World Championships after overcoming Austria's Collins Valentine Filimon. The women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also stunned 16th seeds to reach the pre-quarterfinals. However, India faced a poor outing in mixed doubles, with two pairs crashing out in the opening round, though Unnati Hooda also progressed in women's singles.
High fees do not automatically translate into better teaching or stronger clinical exposure, points out Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360.
The pilots testing positive have been removed from duty, with their samples sent for confirmatory testing.
Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Diksha Dagar had a modest start at the Swiss Ladies Open, carding 1-under 70 and even par 71 respectively, while Tvesa Malik finished 1-over. Spanish players Luna Sobron Galmes and Amaia Latorre took the early lead, and England's Alice Hewson is aiming for a third consecutive win at the event.
Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Diksha Dagar had a modest start at the Swiss Ladies Open, carding 1-under 70 and even par 71 respectively, while Tvesa Malik finished 1-over. Spanish players Luna Sobron Galmes and Amaia Latorre took the early lead, and England's Alice Hewson is aiming for a third consecutive win at the event.
