Colombo: Openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits struck unbeaten half-centuries as South Africa dished out a thoroughly professional performance to outplay Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-curtailed game and inch closer to the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup here on Friday. Set a target of 121 under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after…
New Delhi: In a world that is becoming “more protectionist”, countries like India and the UK signing a “big trade deal”, sends a “very positive signal” to the world, former British prime minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday. In an interactive session held at NDTV World Summit here, he also said it was “great” to…
New Delhi: The India-Sri Lanka free trade agreement (FTA), signed way back in 1998, “needs to be upgraded”, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said on Friday. In her address at NDTV World Summit here, she also said that as the island nation rebuilds, its partnership with India has “evolved into a forward-looking, multi-faceted collaboration…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he guarantees that the day is not far when the nation will be rid of Maoist terror, and hit out at the previous Congress regime for nurturing “urban Naxals” and turning a blind eye to the violence unleashed by them. Addressing the NDTV World Summit here,…
The Supreme Court’s decision to quash multiple FIRs under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, is a welcome affirmation of legal sanity. The bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra rightly identified “glaring infirmities” and procedural lapses in these FIRs, emphasizing that criminal law cannot be wielded as a…
Overconfidence, rudeness, and arrogance – that is how the internet has described 10-year-old Ishit Bhatt after his short stint on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. What should have been a moment of delight on India’s favorite quiz show turned into a social media trial, with hashtags calling him ‘the most hated kid’ trending across platforms. Bhatt,…
As informed earlier, we have temporarily put on hold the series “How to Revive Hyderabad Cricket”(Saturdays) and “Who Ruined HCA?” (Sundays). This decision comes in response to the growing confidence expressed by players across all levels, officials, and several club secretaries in our e-paper’s continued efforts to expose the ongoing scams within the Hyderabad Cricket…
Beauty of mind is more important than jewellery, poverty of mind is the biggest poverty. Dhanteras means not only ‘wealth’ but also ‘meditation’—meditation on what makes our lives meaningful. This festival forces us to reflect on the true meaning of prosperity. If there is love in the home, unity in the family, peace in the…
A New Tide in the Global Power Equation When India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya entered the Mediterranean Sea, few anticipated the geopolitical tremors it would send across NATO corridors. What began as a routine deployment soon evolved into a symbol of India’s strategic assertion on a stage historically dominated by Western naval alliances. In the…
Communication skills play a vital role in achieving success in both personal and professional life. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are the four key components of communication. However, many people tend to overlook the importance of sharpening their listening skills. When listening is neglected, it can lead to irreparable losses in relationships and professional growth….
