Bengaluru: Tier-2 cities and rising demand for white spirits such as vodka and gin are emerging as key growth drivers for India’s alco-beverage industry, according to Radico Khaitan managing director Abhishek Khaitan, as changing consumer preferences reshape drinking patterns beyond metros.The maker of Magic Moments vodka and Rampur Indian single malt reported its highest-ever annual…
For years, the evolution of flight seemed fairly straightforward. Dinosaurs developed feathers, with some learning to glide, and eventually, birds appeared and mastered the skies. Now, a strange fossil from China is making scientists rethink that neat timeline. The feathered dinosaur Anchiornis huxleyi reportedly had four wings, colourful feathers, and a surprisingly messy moulting pattern…
Gujarat Titans’ Kulwant Khejroliya (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans have made a key change ahead of IPL 2026, bringing in left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya as a replacement for the injured Prithviraj Yarra. As the new season approaches, the team is focusing on stability and building on its strong past performances.On Tuesday, captain Shubman…
Director R.J. Balaji revealed that A.R. Rahman exited Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ due to personal reasons, leading to Sai Abhyankkar stepping in as composer. Balaji expressed confidence in Abhyankkar’s fresh musical style, comparing his potential to industry legends. The film promises a family entertainer with action, emotion, and a strong social message. Director R. J. Balaji has…
Transform your lackluster garden beds effortlessly without breaking the bank on soil replacement! Garden specialists suggest the quick and effective method of ‘top dressing’—layering a few inches of rich compost or premium topsoil each year. This straightforward approach not only boosts your soil’s vitality and moisture retention but also elevates your garden’s overall charm. Searching…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) Abhishek Sharma delivered a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing his second IPL century to headline Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting masterclass against Delhi Capitals.After DC opted to bowl first, Abhishek turned the decision into a nightmare, racing to a stunning hundred in just 47 balls. He remained unbeaten on 135 off…
Bank holidays in India can often be confusing, as they vary from region to region depending on the occasion. It is therefore advisable to double-check the holiday schedule before planning a visit to the bank, since branch closures differ across states and regions.In India, bank holidays are a combination of national and state-specific observances, which…
The commerce department is working with agencies, including the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), which was on the privatisation list until recently, to run special vessels to West Asia t o help exporters move their goods at cheaper rates.While freight to West Asia is in the region of $3,000-3,500 per 20-feet equivalent (TEU) and $4,500-6,000…
Vidya Bharati Students Excel in Assam HSLC 2026 Results GUWAHATI: Jyotirmay Das, a student of Sankardev Sishu Niketan, Patacharkuchi, secured the 1st rank in the Assam HSLC Examination 2026, bringing pride to Vidya Bharati family. Vidya Bharati-affiliated schools in Assam function through Shishu Shiksha Samiti, Assam, while in Barak Valley and Dima Hasao they are…
Rashmika Mandanna’s intense look in the new poster for ‘Mysaa’ has been unveiled on her 30th birthday. The action thriller, set in tribal lands, promises a powerful, women-led pan-India performance. The makers teased her character’s ‘pure rage’ and hinted at an explosive cinematic experience set for a 2026 release. On the occasion of Rashmika Mandanna’s…