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10 Most Powerful Passports. And India...

A passport is not just a passport. It is a true measure of global freedom. Henley Passport Index 2026 has once again ranked Singapore as the passport offering its people access to the most......

9 Cities With Least Sunlight In Winter

In winter, especially December and January, daylight is anything but equal across the world. Your state of mind often mirrors that imbalance. Yes, winter can drag down your mood. A lack of daylight......

11 World Leaders And Their Pets

Pets are often excellent publicity vehicles for politicians and leaders. There is no better photo-op than a head of State cuddling a kitten or sharing a lap with an adorable puppy -- does wonders......

6 Key Facts About The Constitution

India’s Constitution is far more than a supreme legal framework for ideal governance. It is a living chronicle. And represents our diversity, our sovereignty, our belief in socialism and our......

Pawar To Rupani: Leaders Who Died In Air Crashes

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after their aircraft crashed at Baramati on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Famous Indians Who Died In Air Crashes......

6 Facts About The Budget You Didn't Know

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ministry of Finance of India/Wikimedia Commons The halwa has already been had... With the Union Budget 2026, India's 74th, fast approaching, all eyes are once again on......

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

Across the globe, some countries believe life deserves frequent pauses -- enough days to celebrate faith, culture, history and togetherness. Here are eight countries that officially top the list......

9 Countries With The Most Oil

Where are the most oil reserves in the world? Who owns them? Find out! The US Energy Information Administration released, December 2023, a list of the countries with the largest proven crude oil......

What's Choking India's Capital Markets

'Large firms and their interests can dominate the narrative, even as smaller stakeholders and retail investors struggle to be heard.''Regulators therefore require deep subject-matter expertise to......

Economic Syrvey flags India's siloed city governance model

Every million-plus city should be required to prepare a statutory 20-year City Spatial and Economic Plan, updated every five years, with three non-negotiable elements — a transport network plan,......

'Asrani Wished To Leave This World Like A Common Man'

IMAGE: Asrani in Chupke Chupke. Asrani's longtime manager Babubhai Theeba revealed that he had wished to leave the world quietly, like a common man. Hence, his family revealed the actor's death......

Why Mumbai players wore face masks during Ranji Trophy match at BKC

IMAGE: Mumbai and Delhi's players ahead of start of their Ranji Trophy match at the MCA-BKC Ground in suburban Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: Mumbai Cricket Association/Instagram Key Points The......

T20 WC: Pakistan's India boycott triggers ICC wrath

'The ICC hopes that the PCB will consider the significant and long-term implications for cricket in its own country as this is likely to impact the global cricket ecosystem' IMAGE: ICC cautioned......

IOC voices concern for Iranian athletes

The IOC has expressed concern for the welfare of Iranian athletes amid escalating unrest, mass arrests and reports of deaths, saying it remains in contact with Iran’s Olympic community. IMAGE:......

Brand Shubham Gill: Bruised Not Ruptured

'It is a passing phase'. 'He will bounce back'. 'He is a run machine; poor form is just temporary'.The vote of confidence in Gill was inspiring and reassuring, notes Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: Shubman......

Varun Aaron explains Surya's slump, backs No. 4 role

Former India bowler Varun Aaron breaks down Suryakumar Yadav’s poor T20I form, highlighting struggles against pace-off deliveries and why batting at No. 4 could help. IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav has......