Russell Westbrook Retires: NBA Legends Honor His Record-Breaking Career
Russell Westbrook’s retirement from the NBA after an extraordinary 18-season career has prompted an outpouring of tributes from players across the basketball world. The former MVP officially called time on his career at the age of 37, ending an era defined by explosive athleticism, relentless intensity and historic triple-double numbers. Westbrook announced his decision through […]
Parliament’s Monsoon Session Ends with Low Productivity and Past Record Washouts
New Delhi: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Thursday, August 13, concluding a stormy Monsoon Session marked by repeated Opposition protests over the police action on student protesters against the NEET paper leak. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the productivity in Lok Sabha was 19%, while that of Rajya Sabha was […]
NBCC Lands Rs 234.78 Crore ITBP Contract for Ladakh Border Post Redevelopment
NBCC has secured a Rs 234.78-crore ITBP contract. | New Delhi: State-owned NBCC (India) Limited has secured a project management consultancy contract worth about Rs 234.78 crore from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The project covers the construction and redevelopment of infrastructure at 28 border outposts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These posts are […]
Muthoot Fincorp Seeks Rs 3,000 Crore IPO to Boost Capital and Expand Business
Muthoot Fincorp Files DRHP For $3,000 Crore IPO To Strengthen Tier-I Capital, Fuel Lending & Business Expansion | New Delhi: Muthoot Fincorp Ltd, part of the Muthoot Pappachan Group, has filed draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 3,000 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to strengthen its capital base. The IPO […]
Happiness Summit in Bengaluru Brings Celebrities and Leaders to Discuss Well-Being
Shilpa Shetty, Arjun Kapoor, Kiran Bedi, Sonu Sharma, Hema Sardesai, Jai Madaan and Dr Saamdu Chetri, a pioneer of Bhutan’s Gross National Happpiness philosophy, will come together in Bengaluru on September 24 for India’s first World Happpiness Summit. Hosted by Happpy AiR – Atman in Ravi, the Happpiness Ambassador, the summit will bring together voices […]
Man accused of Chicago wife’s murder had earlier posted suicidal video
A 32-year-old man from Kadi in Gujarat’s Mehsana district reportedly stabbed his wife to death at an apartment in Chicago, United States of America. The accused had shared a video publicly claiming “emotional distress” caused by her leaving him. Victim found with stab woundAccording to reports, the victim was found unresponsive with a stab wound […]
Air India Pilot Tests Positive for Marijuana Amid Flight Safety Concerns
The government has expressed serious concern over an Air India pilot who reportedly tested positive for marijuana after operating the August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight. It has asked the airline to strengthen operational oversight and ensure accountability for safety-related lapses, according to a report by The Times of India.Flight AI 2379, carrying 145 passengers, encountered several […]
Total Solar Eclipse Dazzles Europe and Beyond in 2026
Solar Eclipse is one of the most stunning celestial events which occurs every year but not a total Solar Eclipse. This year, a total solar eclipse occurred on Wednesday, August 12, which occurs roughly every 18 months. The path of totality crossed Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain, and a small portion of Portugal. A Solar […]
Mining Law Overhaul 2026: New Rules for Critical Minerals, Lease Flexibility
Parliament has approved the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, after the Rajya Sabha passed it on Thursday, a day after its clearance by the Lok Sabha. The legislation will take effect after receiving the President’s assent. The amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, is intended to […]
India’s Mental Health Journey: From Colonial Custody to Rights-Based Care
As India prepares to celebrate another anniversary of its political independence, the nation reflects on the many ways freedom has evolved since 1947. Beyond sovereignty and economic growth, true independence lies in liberating citizens from silent suffering, institutional isolation and societal prejudice. Over the past eight decades, India’s approach to mental healthcare has undergone a […]