MUMBAI: Indians’ love for gold is ever shining but the steep prices of the yellow metal over the past several quarters have nudged consumers to find ways to ease burden on their pockets while keeping the heft and appeal of jewellery intact. For instance, consumers are buying less of new gold but instead recycling or…
Lakes and rivers in Ontario stretch across enormous distances, from densely forested northern regions to quieter inland waterways that sit closer to towns and roads. Much of this terrain supports a wide range of reptiles, including several snake species that spend time near marshes, rocky shorelines, and shallow water. In some places, sightings are common…
Yuzvendra Chahal (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings’ bowling strategy came under scrutiny after star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was not used for a single over during their heartbreaking three-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The loss marked PBKS’ fourth consecutive defeat after beginning the tournament with six straight wins, costing them a golden opportunity to…
MUMBAI: Investors continued to invest in equities, debt and gold through the mutual fund route despite volatile markets due to geopolitical tensions. In April, net inflows in equity funds were at Rs 38,440 crore, down marginally from Rs 40,450 crore in March while the corresponding figure in debt funds showed a huge reversal with a…
Paradoxically, some children push limits because they are looking for them. Children test rules not because they want chaos, but because they need to know where the edges are. Firm, calm boundaries can feel comforting to a child. They learn, through repetition, that the world is stable, and that the adults around them can hold…
A temporary exhibition in New York City is showcasing nearly 3.5 million pages of newly released Justice Department documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his connections to President Donald Trump.The pop-up library, titled “The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room,” contains the files printed and bound into 3,437 volumes…
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has announced the examination dates for the Diploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026. According to the official schedule, the DCECE (PE/PM/PMM)-2026 examination will be conducted on May 23 and May 24, 2026.The entrance examination is held for admission to various diploma and certificate programmes in the state,…
Sanjay Manjrekar and Virat Kohli (Photos by ICC/PTI) NEW DELHI: One of the greatest batters of all time, Virat Kohli, may often say he ignores outside noise, but former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the star batter pays close attention to criticism directed at him.Speaking on Sportstar’s Insight Edge Podcast, Manjrekar said Kohli, who is…
When Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile on Saint Helena in 1821, he left behind more than a military legacy and a political legend. In his will, he instructed that his hair be preserved and turned into a bracelet, with strands sent to members of his family, including his mother, siblings and son. That request reflected…
Hard work is written all over the day. Saturn, your ruler, pushes duty, and Mars adds heat, so you may feel tense and restless even before the first cup of tea.Still, support comes from your younger brother or sister, or someone like a sibling. A quick call, a helpful errand, or even their confidence in…
Candace Owens is facing fresh online controversy after a viral social media post linked her to Dan Bilzerian while referencing Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk and Ben Shapiro. The post made several unverified allegations and reignited debate around Owens’ past interactions with Bilzerian, including resurfaced comments about private text messages. While no evidence has supported the…
NEW DELHI: Govt is steadfast in pursuing reforms along with policy certainty, which will ensure that India not only maintains macroeconomic stability but also emerges as a globally competitive economy, principal secretary to PM Shaktikanta Das said Monday, while listing out seven strategies that the corporate sector may adopt to build resilience.Addressing the CII annual…
