New Delhi: India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Monday after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump claimed India will move forward…
On January 30, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve Governor from 2006 to 2011, to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh’s term as Chair would begin in May 2026, pending Senate confirmation, which appears likely given Republican control of the chamber. The announcement sent immediate ripples…
Q: What is the difference between sense contact and sense control at various levels of one’s personality—material, physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual? A: Sense contact (or indulgence) is driven by the mind and is generally negative, whereas self-control is driven by the intellect and is a positive quality. Material Level Sense contact: An uncontrollable urge…
The Mahābhārata is a sanctifying river of wisdom, washing away sin, drawing fortune near, and fulfilling the deepest desires of those who approach it with reverence. Knowing this exalted benefit, Janamejaya, radiant jewel of the Kuru house, sought the grace of the sage Vyasa. The sage, in turn, entrusted the sacred narration to his beloved…
Mota Ganesh Temple, also known as Boro Ganesh /Big Ganesh Temple, is located in the Posta–Burrabazar area of North Kolkata, one of the oldest and busiest trading zones of the city. Mota Ganesh Temple is believed to be around 200–300 years old. It is considered one of the oldest Ganesh temples in North Kolkata, established…
By Vinay Rao Time for a Wake-Up Call Why is it acceptable to lose—repeatedly—while continuing to rely on the same small pool of players? The latest example is the loss against Mumbai by eight wickets. Hyderabad had ideal conditions: batting first and then bowling on a wearing wicket. If ever there was a match to…
New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar foresees Pakistan making a “U-turn,” but regardless of that, he called on the ICC to take legal action against the country for boycotting its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15. Pakistan’s government decided against granting permission to its cricket team to play the high-profile game…
Chennai: The Madras High Court on Monday ordered notice to the Election Commission on a petition filed by PMK founder-president S Ramadoss seeking a direction to the poll panel to allot the mango symbol to his bloc and send an official communication in this regard to him. The First Bench, comprising Chief Justice M M…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said eight infiltrators were sent back to neighbouring Bangladesh from Cachar district. He also asserted that every illegal immigrant would be identified and sent to their countries. “No illegal infiltrator will be spared; everyone has to face the wrath of our security agencies and be pushed…
New Delhi: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Monday said the International Cricket Council (ICC) was right in warning Pakistan of severe repercussions for its selective pullout from the high-profile T20 World Cup contest against India in Colombo on February 15. Pakistan’s decision, conveyed through an official government statement, is being seen as a political protest…
