Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time….
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have built more than just successful careers in cricket and Bollywood. Together, the couple has created a wide-ranging financial and business portfolio that extends into fashion, hospitality, food-tech, fitness, media, lifestyle and startup investments.Their combined net worth is estimated at more than ₹1,300 crore, according…
How to stop a sunny garden border from looking washed out by late summer? Image credit – Wikimedia A beautiful garden with bright colours in the spring and early summer can start looking dull and lifeless in late July because of the heat or intense sunlight. However, according to gardening experts, the lack of proper…
One of the biggest mistakes is failing to verify the latest guidelines, as government schemes are updated regularly. Choosing the right housing scheme requires careful consideration of your financial situation, housing needs and long-term goals. With multiple schemes available at the central and state levels, applicants should first assess where their property is located.For urban…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream ended in heartbreak after Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old forward played what he had earlier said would be his final match in the tournament, bringing an end to a remarkable 20-year…
PM Modi, counterpart Meloni at Colosseum NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew a cultural and spiritual connection between Rome and Varanasi during his address in Italy, calling both “eternal cities”. Speaking at a joint press conference with Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni on stage on Wednesday, PM Modi noted that when two “civilisations” come together,…
Nvidia employees have reportedly seen their wealth rise sharply The artificial intelligence boom has created a striking rise in wealth among employees of Nvidia, the US-based chipmaker whose processors have become central to the development of AI systems.Nearly 80% of Nvidia employees are reportedly millionaires, while about half have a net worth exceeding $25 million,…
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill and Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag, right, (AP Photo) A strange moment created confusion and controversy at the toss ahead of the Rajasthan Royals versus Gujarat Titans clash after the coin flip had to be conducted twice. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag had made the call during the first toss,…
KSI and Sidemen (Imaage Via Getty) Fans are still trying to process KSI’s departure from the Sidemen, and now the group has shared its side of the story. Days after KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, announced that he was leaving the popular YouTube group, the remaining members released a statement explaining…
Quote of the day by Elif Shafak Elif Shafak is a British-Turkish novelist, essayist, and academic. She is one of the most widely read Turkish authors in the world, with her work translated into nearly 60 languages. Her writing bridges Eastern and Western storytelling, weaving together history, Sufi mysticism, philosophy, and social critique. Beyond her…