Times News NetworkMangaluru: Educational activist Srinivasan Nandagopal, who travelled across Karnataka to interact with govt-school students, will embark on a nationwide ride to create awareness and raise funds for childhood cancer treatment as part of his school-connect initiative.Titled ‘Dreams on Wheels 2.0’, the expedition will cover more than 30,000 km across over 30 states and…
Gagandeep Singh (Image/X) An Indian-origin man Gagandeep Singh has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in the United Kingdom after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing and raping a woman in London.The 34-years-old was found guilty in February of two counts of rape, kidnap, false imprisonment and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a…
The combined market capitalisation of eight of India’s 10 most-valued companies rose by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainer as equities rallied, reported news agency PTI.The gains came during a strong week for the markets, with the BSE Sensex climbing 1,284.61 points, or 1.73%, while the NSE…
In a delightful father-daughter outing, Bollywood’s beloved Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana lit up Eden Gardens with their team spirit. Dressed in matching jerseys and savoring crispy makhana, they became the center of attention as rain interrupted the match. This joyous occasion comes just before Suhana steps into the limelight with her debut…
Matheesha Pathirana (Pic credit: KKR) NEW DELHI: A struggling Kolkata Knight Riders received a timely lift on Sunday with the arrival of Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana, offering a ray of hope to a side languishing at the bottom of the points table. The franchise confirmed his arrival ahead of their crucial afternoon clash…
Foreign companies are increasingly using India’s booming initial public offering (IPO) market to cash out investments and send billions of dollars back to their home countries rather than raise fresh capital for expansion, according to a Reuters analysis.As per the report, only one of the six foreign-based companies that listed their Indian subsidiaries in Mumbai…
Steve Smith’s first fifty of season (MLC Photo) Steve Smith’s composed half-century and a crucial partnership with Mark Chapman helped Washington Freedom overcome an early wobble to beat San Francisco Unicorns by five wickets and climb to the top of the Major League Cricket table with their second successive victory.After opting to bowl first at…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka cabinet Friday approved internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) within 15% quota, clearing the ground for resuming the recruitment process for 56,000 govt posts.After a special cabinet meeting, CM Siddaramaiah announced the new formula of 5.25% each for Left and Right groups (Category A and Category B) and 4.5% for touchable communities…
By Evelyn Ann AbrahamAs Pride Month draws to a close, Bengaluru’s drag culture shows that ‘queer joy’ for the LGBTQ+ community is not limited to a month. Once a niche art form, drag has grown into a vibrant movement across clubs, cafés, festivals and community events all year. In Bengaluru, drag is not just entertainment;…
Exports from the region are expected to reach about 2.4 million metric tonnes (508,000 barrels per day) this month, more than 20% higher than in May, according to Kpler and LSEG data cited by Reuters. However, shipments remain well below the pre-conflict monthly average of 5.5-6 million tonnes. Middle Eastern fuel oil exports are set…
