Parliament’s winter session kicks off Monday NEW DELHI: As the Winter Session of Parliament begins on Monday, the government is set to push a heavy economic agenda, lining up nine key bills ranging from insurance reforms to new taxation frameworks for sin goods such as tobacco and pan masala. The session will run from December…
Virat Kohli of India (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has addressed recent media speculation regarding Virat Kohli‘s potential return to Test cricket. The rumours suggested that the cricket board was planning to approach Kohli about reversing his Test retirement decision. These speculations gained momentum following India’s recent struggles in Test cricket….
Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar Former Indian legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli after he scored his 52nd ODI century, breaking Sachin Tendulkar‘s record. The milestone was achieved during the first ODI between India and South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.Kohli’s innings helped stabilise India’s score and established him as…
Filing US taxes on an F-1 or J-1 visa Every international student in the United States has to file a tax form each year. This applies even if there was no job, no stipend and no income. Many F-1 and J-1 students learn about this rule only when universities send reminders in March or when…
Kamal Haasan and Manju Warrier recently attended a session at the Hortus Art and Literature Festival in Kerala, where the actor–politician addressed questions about his political stand and his contemporary rival, actor Vijay. Kamal, the founder of the centrist party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) and a Rajya Sabha MP, was asked about Vijay’s newly formed…
Boiled eggs are one of the easiest foods to prepare. They are nutritious, convenient for meal prep and perfect for breakfast, lunch boxes and snacks. Many people cook a whole batch at once to save time during a busy week. However, a surprising number of people store boiled eggs incorrectly, without realising that unsafe handling…
UK pop band Blue, comprising Lee Ryan, Simon Webbe, Duncan James and Antony Costa, enthralled music lovers on Saturday with a captivating performance at the Sangai Music Festival in Manipur. Playing to a packed audience, the boy band had fans on their feet as they delivered some of their most beloved hits, including their chart-topping…
Elon Musk on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast In a wide-ranging conversation with Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath on the “People by WTF” podcast, Elon Musk shared his perspectives on various topics including US trade policies. The Tesla CEO touched on issues ranging from President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy to the H‑1B visa system, while also offering a…
Sunil Gavaskar (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has criticised South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad’s ‘grovel’ comment during the second Test match between India and South Africa.South Africa won the Test series 2-0 against India. During the second Test in Guwahati, despite having a substantial first-innings lead of 288…
Manchester United players (Jordan Pettitt/PA via AP) Joshua Zirkzee scored his first Premier League goal in nearly a year, while Mason Mount secured the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 on Sunday.Ruben Amorim’s team initially fell behind when Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a first-half penalty at Selhurst Park. However, Zirkzee and Mount’s second-half…
