NEW DELHI: Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court that mosques survived on financial assistance from waqfs as they do not receive any ‘chadava‘ (monetary donation from devotees) like temples, which have corpuses of thousands of crores of rupees. “Waqfs are endowments to Allah. Once a waqf, always a waqf. It is these waqfs from whose…
Bobrovsky’s back-to-back 40-save games rewrite NHL history (image via: Getty Images) Sergei Bobrovsky is making NHL history in real time and Flyers fans can only watch with regret. The Florida Panthers goalie just became the first netminder ever to open a Stanley Cup Final with back-to-back 40-save games. As he chases a championship, his brilliance…
Magnus Carlsen (Screengrabs) A tense moment unfolded during the award ceremony at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Las Vegas, and it has since gone viral. As Hans Niemann walked onto the stage to collect his runner-up trophy, world champion Magnus Carlsen remained still and did not clap, creating an awkward silence that quickly caught…
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during the 2025 Norway Chess. (Norway Chess) Magnus Carlsen extend his lead in the Norway Chess tournament following an Armageddon victory over Fabiano Caruana, while Hikaru Nakamura suffered a devastating loss to Arjun Erigaisi after blundering from winning positions. The day featured three Classical draws followed by three decisive Armageddon…
Japan, a nation that has long carried the bastion of tireless dedication and unflinching corporate loyalty, now finds itself at a quiet inflection point. A country once synonymous with grueling hours, unpaid overtime, and near-sacred allegiance to employers is witnessing a subtle yet significant rebellion.It does not prevail through mass resignations but simmers in measured…
File photo of visitors at the Betaab Valley after it was reopened, at Pahalgam in Anantnag, J&K. (Pic credit: PTI) The upcoming BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro is poised to deliver a strong and unified condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack, in a move that aligns closely with India’s longstanding demand for a firm…
India-UK Trade Deal (AI image) The recently signed free trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom will allow British companies to deliver services like telecom and construction within India without the need to establish a base in the country. As per news agency PTI, these firms will receive national treatment, meaning they’ll be treated…
Stock market: A busy week ahead, marked by major earnings announcements, global market cues, and multiple corporate actions, is expected to steer investor sentiment as markets resume trading on Monday. This follows after Indian benchmark indices ended the week on a weaker note, with the Nifty declining 0.7%, signaling caution among investors ahead of crucial…
Pakistan Hockey (Agency image) Pakistan’s return to top-level international hockey hangs in the balance, as financial constraints threaten the team’s participation in the 2025–26 FIH Pro League. The three-time Olympic champions were recently invited to join the upcoming season of the Pro League after New Zealand, who earned direct qualification by winning the 2024–25 FIH…
West Indies’ Jason Holder (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Jason Holder showcased an outstanding all-round performance as West Indies secured a dramatic two-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second Twenty20 international, levelling the three-match series.Holder delivered an exceptional bowling spell, claiming 4-19 in his four overs, restricting Pakistan to 133 for nine after they chose to bat…
