New Delhi: The number of registered startups has reached 1.76 lakh in the last 11 years, with 118 unicorns (startups with $1 billion valuation and above), thus fueling youth entrepreneurship, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.In a post on social media platform X, the Finance Minister said that “youth in India are building startups … Read more
In a defining moment for Indian cricket, young batting sensation Shubman Gill has been named the new Test captain as Team India embarks on a long and challenging tour of England. Following a press conference with newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, Gill and his teammates departed for London to begin preparations for a five-match … Read more
Mumbai: Akasa Air announced its strategic partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL) to commence commercial flight operations from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). The airline has announced that it will have the largest percentage of the fleet operating from NMIA with more than 100 weekly flights. After IndiGo became the first airline to … Read more
Italy’s quest to qualify for a first World Cup in 12 years begins in Oslo as they face Norway in their opening qualifier. The Azzurri have missed out on back-to-back finals and must pip their hosts to top spot in Group I if they want automatic qualification for next year’s tournament in the United States, … Read more
Mumbai: The rupee pared initial losses and appreciated 11 paise to close at 85.68 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, after the Reserve Bank cut repo rate by a higher-than-expected 50 basis points to prop up growth.Forex traders said the rupee traded on a flat-to-positive note as the RBI surprised the market with a … Read more
India has not yet confirmed how many matches Jasprit Bumrah will feature in during the upcoming five-Test series in England. However, captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir remain confident that the team’s fast-bowling depth will cover his possible absence. “We haven’t taken that call, which three games is he going to play,” Gambhir … Read more
Paris: It is unusual to think of Novak Djokovic as not being the favorite to win a French Open semifinal, given that his greatest clay-court rival Rafael Nadal has retired. After all, Djokovic has won three titles at Roland-Garros among his men’s record 24 Grand Slams. He also owns prestigious head-to-head records against 22-time major … Read more
People these days are swapping wheat with a more nutritious grain – millet. But this isn’t just another modern health trend. Millets have been a staple in the diet for centuries. A recent study has found that millet was already revolutionizing diets as far as the Bronze Age. People from the Tumulus culture, the ones … Read more
World no.1 Magnus Carlsen’s fiery reaction after losing to D Gukesh in Norway Chess might lead to soft warnings in the near future for such actions. India’s Chess legend, Viswanathan Anand, hinted that FIDE will discuss the issue.”Laws means definitions. It gets tricky. I guess it will come up (in FIDE discussions), I think. But, … Read more
India’s ODI captain made a surprise and much-celebrated appearance at the toss during the T20 Mumbai League 2025 clash between Suryakumar Yadav-led Triumph Knights Mumbai North East and Siddhesh Lad’s Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals on Thursday. The match was already drawing considerable attention, featuring the current Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav at the helm for the … Read more