MS Dhoni has begun batting practice ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sharing a video of the session on social media.The official CSK Instagram handle posted visuals of the 44-year-old working on his defence and back-foot shots. The post was captioned: “A treat, every time he bats….
Why only a few Indian states dominate study abroad despite shifting destinations. (Getty Images) India is often described as the world’s largest source of international students, but that headline hides an uncomfortable truth: India does not send students abroad evenly. A small cluster of states has dominated outbound mobility for years, while vast parts of…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi attended Republic Day parade and ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan but the party’s criticism of govt for not offering them front row seats in the parade triggered a row, with BJP accusing it of carrying a sense of entitlement….
NEW DELHI: Technology has emerged as the top paymaster across roles and levels in 2026, driven by deepening digitisation and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence among businesses. Tech and IT roles also dominate the top three salary brackets across levels, with all top 10 hot jobs being technology-led, the first time ever in recent…
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the notification for Haryana Police Constable recruitment 2026, and the registration window is closing soon on January 31, 2026. Earlier HSSC extended the registration deadline for eligible candidates from January 25 to January 31, 2026.The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 5,500 constable posts in the…
DEHRADUN: Close on the heels of a proposal to restrict the entry of non-Hindus at 105 ghats in the Kumbh area at Haridwar, Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), which administers the Char Dham shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath and 47 other temples, is considering a similar move at the shrines under it. The proposal is expected…
As India’s startup ecosystem matures, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) continue to be one of the most effective tools for attracting and retaining talent. For young companies operating with limited cash flows, ESOPs help balance ambition with affordability. However, how these stock options are taxed continues to play a decisive role in how valuable they…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot during the third T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand in Guwahati, India, Sunday, January 25, 2026. (AP) Moments after India completed a 10-over chase of 154 in Guwahati, New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell walked up to Suryakumar Yadav and examined his bat, smiling as he did…
ISRO SAC Recruitment 2026 The Indian Space Research Organisation Space Applications Centre (ISRO SAC) has announced its recruitment drive for 2026 to fill Scientist/Engineer positions across multiple disciplines. The notification confirms 49 vacancies for Scientist/Engineer ‘SC’ and ‘SD’ posts, inviting eligible candidates to apply through the official SAC recruitment portal.The entire recruitment process is entirely…
NEW DELHI: Highway construction agencies, including NHAI, are in a bind over the recent trend of road contractors quoting low bids of up to 48% less than the estimated project cost, largely due to aggressive bidding, which usually has a direct bearing on the quality of work.In a recent case, the road transport ministry cancelled…
