Oil prices tumbled sharply on Monday after the United States and Iran held back from launching fresh strikes over the weekend, raising hopes that diplomacy could ease tensions in the Middle East and gradually restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures were down $4.37, or 4.52%, at $92.41 a barrel after slipping 5.05%…
Kids grow up being measured constantly. Grades, team selections, comparisons with classmates, judgment on social media, how many activities they can juggle at once, the evaluation never really stops. And not everyone is going to like them for it. They’ll run into rejection, criticism and plenty of failure along the way.Michelle Obama’s parents never pretended…
A soft, blessed mood surrounds your day, almost like the air after early morning rain. You may feel drawn toward prayer, temple work, charity, or simply sitting quietly for a few minutes before the rush begins. The Moon connects well with Jupiter today, and that often turns the mind toward faith, gratitude, and family warmth.Children…
DHAKA: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led BNP in Bangladesh on Saturday said future Bangladesh-India relations would largely depend on renewal or conclusion of the Ganges water-sharing agreement, stressing that a short-term deal would be insufficient.“This treaty must be indefinite and remain effective until replaced by a future agreement,” said BNP secretary general and local govt, rural…
NEW DELHI: Government’s net direct tax collections grew 5.1% to over Rs 23.4 lakh crore in 2025-26, but missed the revised target set for the fiscal year that ended March 2026.In the revised estimates (RE) for the 2025-26 fiscal, govt lowered the direct tax collection target to Rs 24.2 lakh crore. The original budget estimate…
Rhiya Ahir, also known as Rhiya Ekousiya, is a 27-year-old Mumbai-based fashion model, actor and entrepreneur who has recently drawn nationwide attention after a dramatic incident during student protests in July 2026. A video showing her standing in front of a Mumbai Police van carrying detained student protesters went viral on social media, turning her…
The Norwegian proverb teaches us to differentiate between real and false urgency. Not everything has to be done now and choosing what those things are solves half of the problem. Rushing at everything only results in poor outcomes, and so it is necessary to take a pause and decide whether to rush or not. You…
It all started with Labour’s crushing setback in local elections across England, Scotland and Wales last week. The results sent shockwaves through the party and sparked an open rebellion against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with more than 80 Labour MPs either publicly or privately demanding that he resign or announce a timetable for his departure.The…
The United States and the United Kingdom on Monday announced seperate sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Iran by targeting individuals, companies and networks accused of facilitating oil sales, financial transactions and “hostile activities”.The US measures focus on disrupting Iran’s oil exports to China and cutting off funding linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps,…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino claps after President Donald Trump received the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Dan Mullan/Pool Photo via AP) With the 2026 tournament approaching, FIFA has moved close to resolving one of the most significant financial…
In a recent update, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a crucial section of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway on Friday. The newly opened stretch is expected to reduce travel times between Delhi, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir significantly. Once the entire corridor becomes operational, weekend road trips, pilgrimages and business travel can become faster than ever. The…
Benjamin Graham (Image: Wikipedia) Most of us imagine that winning at money means outsmarting everyone else. Spotting the hot stock first. Timing the market better than the crowd. Being cleverer than the next person. Benjamin Graham, one of the wisest minds in the history of investing, gently turns that idea on its head. The real…
