New CPI series to make poverty estimates, policy responses more accurate: CEA Nageswaran

IANS | February 13, 2026 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) As India launched the Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran has said the change better reflects household spending patterns, makes poverty estimates more accurate, adding that the new findings reveal income growth and productivity gains.

Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur’s wedding to be a ‘two and half day affair’

IANS | February 13, 2026 10:32 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Two months after confirming their relationship on Instagram, actress Kritika Kamra and cricket host Gaurav Kapur are all set to get married in March, which will be a “two and half day affair.”

Pooja Hegde's fan girling’ John Mayer for life: Can’t believe I’ve finally seen him live

IANS | February 13, 2026 10:30 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Actress Pooja Hegde couldn’t contain her excitement after attending a live concert by American singer-songwriter John Mayer.

‘It was very challenging’: Nicholas Kirton opens up on arrest, and his return to Canada’s World Cup squad

IANS | February 13, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Canada cricketer Nicholas Kirton shared the toughest time of his career and called the airport arrest incident “very challenging” and described it as a life-changing learning experience.

Akanksha Chamola: I am very picky about my work

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:57 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Akanksha Chamola, wife of “Bigg Boss 19” winner Gaurav Khanna, is making her OTT debut with the upcoming show “Dil Dhokha aur Desire.” The actress, known for being selective about her projects, says stepping into the digital space at this stage of her career feels particularly special and rewarding.

Amanda Seyfried says she ‘never got rid’ of her belly button ring

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:56 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 13 (IANS) Hollywood star Amanda Seyfried spoke about her own sense of style and even voiced her support for her “Housemaid” co-star Sydney Sweeney saying that she has always been tapped into fashion.”

T20 WC: Varun's devastating spell was the game-breaker, says Namibia skipper Erasmus

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:51 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus said India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy's devastating spell was the game-breaker in his team's 93-run defeat in their Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. Chakravarthy ended any lingering hopes of an upset result by picking three wickets within his ten balls after Namibia were 85/2 and effectively settle the contest in India’s favour.

Sensex, Nifty dip sharply as IT stocks plummet over AI fears

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:46 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) The Indian equity markets posted notable losses early on Friday as IT stocks plummeted for the second consecutive session tracking weakness in US tech stocks over AI fears.

T20 WC: Basic plan is to take wickets and keep attacking the stumps, says Chakaravarthy

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy said he focused on perfecting his basic plan of taking wickets aplenty and continuing to attack the stumps helped him pick a three-wicket haul which broke the back of Namibia’s chase and gave the co-hosts a massive 93-run victory in a Group A clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday.

Big B on growing up with less, calls excess ‘an unbalanced balance’

IANS | February 13, 2026 9:38 AM

Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a contemplative note on the idea of excess and the lingering imprint of one’s early years, saying that the joy of limited means can never truly be replaced by abundance acquired later in life.