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Shankar to perform at Maha Kumbh: It's my sabse badi kamaai

Grammy-winning composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan will perform twice at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which begins at Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) on January 13.

If my body allows it, I will work: Hina on 'normalising' her cancer journey

In June last year, Hina Khan revealed the shocking news of her Stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis.

Pratika, Tejal Help India to Six-Wicket Win Over Ireland

Pratika Rawal showcased maturity beyond her experience, while Tejal Hasabnis capped a memorable comeback, posting a fifty each, as India outplayed an inexperienced Ireland by six wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match women's ODI series here on Friday.

Djokovic claims he was poisoned before deportation

Novak Djokovic has claimed that he was \"poisoned\" by lead and mercury in his food while he was briefly held in Melbourne in 2022 before being deported on the eve of the Australian Open.

With Ghosal by her side, Anahat taking steady steps

By her own admission, Anahat Singh did not play her best squash at the British Junior Open, a prestigious junior tournament she won for the third time this week as its U-17 champion.

India debut on the cards for McIlroy in $5mn event

The iconic Delhi Golf Club (DGC) is set to host a $5 million DP World Tour event in October with former world No. 1 and four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy likely in attendance, making the upcoming Rolex Series event the most expensive golf tournament — in terms of prize money — ever hosted by the country.

India's economy projected to grow 6.6% in 2025: UN

The Indian economy is projected to expand by 6.6% in 2025, primarily supported by robust private consumption and investment, according to a United Nations report that said economic growth in South Asia is expected to remain robust this year mainly driven by the \"strong performance\" in India.

Appliances industry seeks second round of PLI

The appliances and consumer electronics industry has urged the government to bring a second round of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for high-value components like compressors and motors and rationalise taxes.

Vodafone Exits Indus Towers, Sells Shares Worth ₹2,800 Cr

British telecom firm Vodafone has sold its entire stake in Indus Towers for ₹2,800 crore, the telecom infrastructure firm said on Friday.

Lenders Clamour for Durable Liquidity Infusion from RBI

Indian lenders have asked the central bank to infuse durable liquidity into the banking system in the wake of the significant dip in a key measure of liquidity, six treasury officials said.

Tata Capital, IIFL Could Tap Dollar Bond Market Next Week

Two Indian non-banking finance companies (NBFC) could raise about $900 million through the US dollar bond market by the end of next week, merchant bankers aware of the developments said on Friday.

Vedanta Secures $300 Million Loan for Debt Refinancing

The Proceeds Will Refinance Outstanding 2024 and 2026 Bonds and Meet Other Debt-Servicing Obligations

SBI Chief Calls for Institution to Track Fund Use by MSMEs

State Bank of India chairman C.S. Setty on Friday pitched for the creation of a market infrastructure institution to track the end-use of funds borrowed or raised as equity by small businesses.

IIP Growth Hits 6-Month High of 5.2% in November

India's industrial production (IIP) growth accelerated to a six-month high of 5.2% year-on-year in November 2024, riding on the increased festive demand and pick up in the manufacturing sector, according to the official data released on Friday.

Capital markets set for a ₹14 lakh cr boom in FY25

Buch appreciated the resource mobilisation by DIIs over the last few years

Los Angeles fire deaths at 10 as National Guard called in

Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, authorities said, as California's National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder.

Security Chief of South Korea's Impeached Prez Yoon Resigns

South Korea's presidential security chief resigned on Friday as he faced questioning over why his guards prevented the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, and as investigators prepared to make a fresh arrest attempt.

Meta Used Pirated Books to Train AI: Authors

Meta Platforms used pirated versions of copyrighted books to train its artificial intelligence systems with approval from its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a group of authors alleged in newly disclosed court papers.

Musk Eyes $1 TN U.S. Spending Cut, Walking Back Earlier Goal

Elon Musk, who has been tasked by President-elect Donald Trump to lead a government efficiency commission, has acknowledged his goal of slashing federal spending would be tricky — now eyeing $1 trillion in cuts, half his original goal.

Musk hosts German far-Right leader on X ahead of elections

US tech billionaire Elon Musk doubled down Thursday on his full-throated support for the far-Right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), promoting its leader Alice Weidel during a livestream on X in his latest intervention in European politics.

Putin Ready for Talks With Incoming US Prez: Kremlin

The Kremlin said Friday that President Vladimir Putin was open to talks with Donald Trump, after the incoming US president said a meeting between the pair was being set up.

Last Two Years Crossed 1.5°C Warming Limit: EU

The last two years exceeded on average a critical warming limit for the first time as global temperatures soar \"beyond what modern humans have ever experienced\", Europe's climate monitor said on Friday.

To a green thought in a green shade

Delhi may have been declared unlivable by those who can afford to escape, but for those who have to stay on, respite comes in the form of the city's gardens.

Canada party to pick its leader on March 9

The Liberal Party has officially announced that the leadership contest to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be held on March 9.

Awakening readers to good literature

The Politics of Modern Indian Language Literature by MK Raghavendra attempts to understand the relationship between bhasha writing and national culture

Through food, you can go almost anywhere

On her latest book, and why food is one of the best ways to explore history

Voices that represented the golden era of romanticism

Within the span of two weeks, Malayalam has lost two illustrious artists who were the finest representatives of the romantic tradition that greatly defined popular taste in the 20th century.

Study shows nylon manja poses life-threatening injuries to bird nestlings

The nests made by birds using the banned nylon manja stuck in trees causes life-threatening injuries and even death to nestlings in some cases, states a recent monthly outlook report published by not-for-profit organisation RESQ Charitable Trust and the Maharashtra Forest Department.

Ensure justice to queer people

Apex court shuts door on legalising same-sex marriages. Political class must reset the rules

Between the rich and the poor, the middle is stuck

THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE FOR MIDDLE INDIA. WE ARE THE BOXERS OF ANIMAL FARM WHO WILL WORK HARDER TO KEEP PAYING FOR ALL THOSE WHO DON'T. FOR THOSE WHO STAY OUTSIDE THE TAX NET