NEW DELHI: Singapore’s sovereign private equity giant Temasek is acquiring 9-10% stake in Haldiram Snacks Foods for over Rs 8,500 crore, valuing the company at around $10 billion. Haldiram Snacks Foods is the parent entity of Haldiram’s, widely recognised as the country’s largest snacks brand.The acquisition marks one of the largest recent deals in India’s…
Abdul Razzaq and Hardik Pandya NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has stirred a fresh debate in the cricketing world by claiming that Abdul Razzaq was a better all-rounder than India’s Hardik Pandya. In a viral clip of the Pakistan show ‘Game on Hai’, Hafeez asserted that Razzaq’s performances and potential far outweighed those…
Mahmoud Khalil faces deportation. (Image Courtesy: AP) The arrest and potential deportation of Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil have sparked national outrage and raised concerns about the rights of green card holders in the US—particularly those involved in political activism. Khalil, a 30-year-old Palestinian student, completed his Master of Public Administration at Columbia’s School…
Donald Trump joins the EV club, buys Tesla Model S. In a move that has sparked conversations across the automotive and political worlds, U.S. President Donald Trump has purchased a brand-new Tesla Model S. The purchase, which took place right outside the White House, saw Tesla CEO Elon Musk personally guiding Trump through the vehicle’s…
Madhuri Dixit (AP file photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Tikaram Jully on Thursday sparked outrage by referring to veteran Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit as a “second-grade star” who is “past her prime.”Jully made the remark during a discussion in Rajasthan assembly where the Congress leader questioned the benefit of recently-held IIFA event to the state….
MUMBAI: Blackstone chairman & CEO Stephen Schwarzman said that the new tariff regime in the US has the potential to boost growth and increase American consumption demand.“I think it is too early to tell because you don’t know how this is all going to work out. I think it will result in a significant increase…
NEW DELHI: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu faced an early exit from the All-England Open 2025 badminton tournament after suffering a defeat against Kim Ga Eun of South Korea in the first round of the women’s singles event on Wednesday. Despite a promising start, Sindhu, currently ranked 16th in the world, lost to the 21st-ranked Kim…
Are Schools Succeeding? Trump Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know. (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times) The Trump administration’s recent deep cuts to the Education Department have raised alarms about the future of critical data on US schools and students. Over 100 federal workers involved in education research, student testing, and basic…
How to keep your car & bike spotless after Holi. Holi, the festival of colours, brings joy and celebrations, but it can also leave behind stubborn stains on your car, motorcycle, or scooter, especially if parked outdoors. In order to remove these stains, you need careful handling to prevent damage to the vehicle’s paint. Here…
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari celebrates Holi at his residence NEW DELHI: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari held Holi celebrations at his residence on Thursday, as festive fervour gripped the nation on the eve of the festival of colours.On the occasion, Tiwari, who is also a Bhojpuri actor and singer, sung Holi songs, including the popular ‘Holi…
