Congress’ V Vaithilingam; BJP’s A Johnkumar; DMK’s Vignesh Kannan NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections will see several candidates with strong political family backgrounds contesting across various constituencies. Puducherry assembly polls 2026 A total of 291 candidates are in the fray for the April 9 elections. Polling is held to elect 30 members of…
Those who rushed into bitcoin BTC$66,378.46 over the past two years are now heading for the exits and it’s not a great sign for the market. Public companies, once seen as long-term holders, are increasingly selling bitcoin as prolonged price weakness weighs on balance sheets and strategic plans. Take Empery Digital (EMPD), which announced on…
(PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday took serious note of the Malda hostage incident, where protesters gheraoed judicial officers for several hours in poll-bound West Bengal. The court also issued show-cause notices to the state’s chief secretary and DGP.Trouble began on Wednesday afternoon in West Bengal’s Malda district when a group of protesters…
At the Dr Vece Paes Cup in Kolkata, Kapil Dev was exactly as you’d expect – candid, grounded, and refreshingly uncomplicated. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the cricket legend reflected on Kolkata’s unique sporting spirit, the Paes family’s legacy, and why, despite everything the game has given him, life is ultimately about moving…
Indian-origin founder Anita Ratnam shared US hate incidents, highlighting abuse faced by Indian-origin individuals/Image: Getty Images An Indian-origin founder has raised concerns over a rise in hate incidents targeting Indians living in the United States, calling for urgent attention and support through a post on X.Anita Ratnam, popular Indian dancer and founder of Narthaki.com, described…
Malayalam comedy-drama ‘Vaazha 2’ has released to largely positive audience reactions, with many praising its engaging plot, emotional depth, and nostalgic school rom-com feel. The sequel follows four friends navigating societal pressures and finding their own path to success. Directed by Savin Sa, the film features the original cast and promises a fun, worthwhile cinematic…
Gold prices fell sharply on Thursday in futures trade, declining by Rs 6,004 to Rs 1,47,704 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange, as geopolitical tensions in West Asia intensified and strengthened the US dollar, dampening investor sentiment.The decline marked a reversal from a four-day winning streak, with the June contract of the yellow…
As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) return to their fortress at Eden Gardens today, they face a high-octane challenge against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both teams are coming off losses in their respective opening matches of IPL 2026 despite posting more than 200 runs as their bowling units were dismantled. In a match that promises plenty of runs again,…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has raised doubts over Rishabh Pant’s decision to promote himself to the top order, suggesting the Lucknow Super Giants skipper may have “gone a little too far ahead” in his batting position.Pant, who was run out for 7 off 9 balls in LSG’s IPL 2026 opener against Delhi…
I have always loved being a woman, and now that the girls are not shying away to flaunt the desi side, this really makes me the happiest. They say, when nothing is forced on you, you automatically start loving it, and for Gen Z girls, that’s exactly what happened for the Indian vibe. And social…