NEW DELHI: India’s smartphones market has opened 2026 on a weak note, recording its slowest start in six years as shipments slipped 3% year-on-year in the March quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. The decline may appear modest, but the underlying pressures suggest a more persistent demand slowdown.As per the report, smartphones are getting pricier, and…
Kolkata: Calcutta HC Friday quashed the Election Commission’s move to requisition assistant professors of state colleges for the duty of presiding officers at polling stations in Bengal, pulling up the poll panel for not placing any material to show why their deployment was unavoidable. The order, however, will not apply to assistant professors who have…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders are enduring a nightmare run in IPL 2026, still searching for answers after slumping to their fifth defeat of the season. They sit rock bottom with just one point, which came from a rain-hit fixture against Punjab Kings. The 2024 champions have faltered across departments – batting, bowling and fielding…
Mumbai: The rupee regained 92 levels and closed at 92.93, 27 paise stronger then its previous close. The gains followed reports that the RBI has asked oil companies to not purchase dollars from the open market but to rely on a line of credit provided through SBI.Such a move would remove one of the major…
Kalyani: A Trinamool Congress councillor was arrested in West Bengal’s Nadia district Friday. Rajib Dalal, who represents Ward 17 and is the first-ever chairman of Haringhata Municipality, was picked up from his residence. The arrest was allegedly linked to a supposed altercation on the day of nomination filing by TMC candidate Rajib Biswas. Dalal was…
Proceeds from the rare Pokémon card sale are now covering his wedding, turning a childhood collection into life-changing value/ SWNS What began as a routine clear-out in a Dorset attic has ended with a wedding fully paid for, after a long-forgotten collection of Pokémon cards turned out to be worth far more than expected. A…
Lokesh Sathyanathan’s 8.21m jump in Fayetteville last month broke his own national record and made him the fourth Indian to win an NCAA Division I title. Now third on India’s all-time list, the feat follows years of injuries and personal loss, with his journey driven by his mother’s last words and his father’s constant presence….
Varun Chakaravarthy (R) with KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night of personal glory for Varun Chakaravarthy, who etched his name into the record books with a special milestone for Kolkata Knight Riders, even as the team’s struggles continued in IPL 2026.The mystery spinner became the first Indian bowler…
Dispelling the myth that moisture directly boosts hair growth, experts clarify that hydration strengthens strands, preventing breakage. While hair growth originates internally, influenced by genetics and health, maintaining moisture ensures you retain existing length. This simple yet crucial practice helps hair appear longer and healthier by reducing damage and improving manageability. If you’ve spent even…
MUMBAI: The opening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important shipping channels in the world for the flow of crude oil and natural gas, led to a global rally in stocks on Friday evening. This also overshadowed the muted trading witnessed during the early part of the day in all of Asia…