Wall Street retreated sharply on Friday as a sell-off in artificial intelligence-linked technology stocks and rising concerns over inflation triggered by elevated oil prices pushed major US indices lower from record highs, AP reported.The S&P 500 fell 1.1 per cent after hitting an all-time high a day earlier, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped…
Spanish saying on friendship that still true today: ‘Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are’ A person enters a room and says nothing, yet people often begin forming an impression based on who they are with. The group they spend time around, the conversations they take part in and…
You just walked in the door from an exhausting day at work. You’re hungry and spent, just wanting to catch your breath for a minute. You grab something to eat and then sit in front of the TV. The next thing you know, you’ve just binge-watched five episodes of the latest show.While that’s okay occasionally,…
Optical illusions aren’t just fun tricks for social media—they’re quiet windows into how our brains work. When you stare at a clever image, your mind doesn’t just see shapes and shadows; it reacts, focuses, and filters them through your own patterns, habits, and emotions. That’s why psychologists and curious learners alike use optical illusions as…
Before it was a wildlife sanctuary, it was a woman’s abode. Witch Island is an approximately 18-acre land area off the coast of South Bristol, Maine, United States. Named after the woman who used to live there, it was sold off to another who donated it to become a wildlife sanctuary, as per a report…
COMEDK probes UGET malpractice at Jamshedpur centres, 36 candidates barred from counselling. (Representative Image) BENGALURU: The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, Dental Colleges of Karnataka (ComedK), which holds the ComedK UG Entrance Test (UGET), has barred 36 students from participating in the counselling process over suspicions of malpractice.ComedK UGET, which holds the key to 32,670 engineering…
A Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) councillor on Tuesday moved the Madras High Court against the alleged use of educational institutions for the political glorification of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The petition questions the inclusion of school students in celebrations organised for the Chief Minister’s birthday on June 22.The plea comes after a…
Analysts suggest US-Iran ceasefire may be temporary in lieu of upcoming mid-term elections The ceasefire between the US and Iran has eased fears of a wider conflict and led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices lower. However, the truce may be tactical rather than permanent, according to analyst cited by…
Parenting advice of the day: Experts say this one decision can become the biggest investment in your child’s future A child’s future is one of the biggest concerns for parents. While parents do understand that discipline, confidence, and good values can shape a child’s future, however, when it comes to helping children adapt these values,…
Indian-origin Florida man files lawsuit against fake conspiracy against him. An Indian-origin realtor in Florida Venkatesh Yerramsetty found himself in a tricky situation after several media personalities and podcasters claimed that he was making a Muslim city as part of a larger plan of Muslim takeover of Florida, where Sharia law would be imposed. He…
The National Testing Agency has published the NEET UG 2026 cut-off alongside the result, detailing the minimum qualifying marks and percentiles for each category. The revised cut-off is higher than last year’s, indicating a more competitive examination. Qualified candidates can now begin the counselling process for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing and other undergraduate medical…
NEW DELHI: Petroleum ministry officials told a parliamentary panel on Monday that there is 78 days of crude stock and assured there is no shortage of LPG, in response to questions from several members over “long queues” at fuel stations in some parts of the country.The panel on transport, tourism and culture headed by JDU…
