Wall Street hovered near record levels on Thursday as investors paused after a sharp rally, weighing rising oil prices and uncertainty around the Iran conflict before making fresh bets.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, a day after hitting a new all-time high– its 10th gain in 11 sessions–while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 66 points…
India’s automobile industry closed FY26 on a strong note, registering its highest-ever annual sales across all segments. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), total vehicle wholesales in the country stood at 2,82,65,519 units, marking a 10.4 per cent increase over the 2,56,09,399 units recorded in FY25.What makes this performance significant is that…
Thorns in different plant species have always been an interesting subject for botanists. Be it rose plants or cactus, they use thorns to protect themselves from herbivorous animals. It was long unknown to researchers about the genetic development of thorns in plants. This has been clarified recently through the discovery of how genetic mutations can…
NEW DELHI: A massive fire broke out on Thursday at three cottages near a beachside property in Mandrem, Goa. According to Namdev Pawar, in-charge of Pernem Fire Station emergency teams rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control.This is a breaking story. Details awaited Source link
In Seychelles, fruits aren’t just something you have on the side. You don’t realise it immediately, but they show up everywhere—at a slow breakfast where the fruit platter somehow looks brighter than usual, or at a roadside stall where someone casually slices open something you can’t quite identify. What starts as “let me just try…
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Eric Dane’s Loved Ones Issue Moving Message After Actor’s Death Hollywood is mourning the loss of Eric Dane, the beloved star of Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, who has died at 53 after battling ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dane spent his final days surrounded by his wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and…
‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…
Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers. Image credit : Melanie Fidler/ NBAE via Getty The Dallas Wings used the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft to select Azzi Fudd, pairing her once again with Paige Bueckers, a teammate from UConn and, publicly since 2025, her partner. The move brought together two players who…
Proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) People often have to deal with things in their daily lives that test their patience, strength, and emotional stability. There are always problems in life, whether they are personal, relationship, or unexpected. When things are tough, having someone to talk to and support you can often…
Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav’s priceless reactions to Shreyas Iyer stunner NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians batters Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav produced priceless reactions that quickly went viral after Shreyas Iyer played a pivotal part in pulling off a stunning catch during the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium…
Prabhsimran Singh and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings surged to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, extending their winning streak while handing the hosts a fourth straight defeat at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Despite a superb century from Quinton…
While Ganga water symbolizes purity, a unique taboo prevents taking it from Kashi. This holy city, a gateway to liberation, sees souls attain moksha. Removing its sacred waters is believed to disrupt departed souls’ journeys, carrying away ashes and spiritual energies. Devotees instead fetch Gangajal from Haridwar for rituals. The sacred river Ganga holds a…
