Draco Malfoy, the scheming schoolboy who served as Harry Potter’s rival in J K Rowling’s fantasy series has emerged as an unlikely mascot for China’s Lunar New Year celebrations, according to Reuters.Images of Malfoy played by actor Tom Felton in the film adaptations, have begun appearing on red festive decorations and merchandise across China, from […]
Navi Mumbai: India’s Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) In-form Ishan Kishan continued his red-hot form with a rapid half-century as India secured a 30-run win over South Africa in their only warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium. The wicketkeeper-batter raced to 53 off just 20 balls, smashing […]
File photo: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (Picture credit: PTI) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a wide-ranging telephone conversation on Wednesday, discussing issues spanning trade, security, Taiwan, Iran and the war in Ukraine, as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilise ties between the world’s two largest […]
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Wednesday confirmed that India is among the six member nations bidding to host the AFC Asian Cup in 2031, marking a renewed push by the country to stage Asia’s premier international football tournament. The United Arab Emirates Football Association has withdrawn from the bidding process, leaving India to compete […]
As the issue of ‘Indian takeover’ of Frisco rocked the council meeting Tuesday, pushed by influencers on social media, Frisco council’s first Indian-origin member Burt Thakur spoke about the issue and said Indians who came to America upheld American Dream because American Dream needs participation. “Somewhere along the way Indians came to America, and then […]
On March 1, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration will require 100% U.S. citizen ownership for SBA loans. Even 1% green card ownership disqualifies a business. The rule impacts SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, key funding tools for real estate, equipment, and jobs. Pakistani-American businessman Dilawar Syed, who previously served in the Small Business Administration, […]
Indian hip-hop star Badshah is set to achieve a major international milestone as he becomes the first-ever Indian rapper to participate in the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The high-profile event will take place on February 13, 2026, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN as part of […]
MUMBAI: A 21-year-old student, Himani Tapriya, suffered burns on her arm, neck and stomach after dozens of gas-filled balloons exploded inside a building lift at Amol Tower in Goregaon (West) on Monday night, police said.The Goregaon police registered a case of negligence against the owner of the shop, T K Jaiswal, after his employee was […]
MAGA influencer Elijah Schaffer threw X into a tizzy after he made several posts and then deleted some, triggering speculations that something is not right with him. Schaffer is known for his anti-India posts on X but this time, he posted something alarming about his wife and kids, only to delete them soon. Schaffer said […]
FILE – India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Jon Super, file) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Tuesday offered a positive update on his recovery, saying his fitness is steadily improving and that he is optimistic about returning to competitive cricket soon. Pant was speaking on the sidelines of the World Pickleball League, where he attended as the […]
