MUMBAI: For local consumers, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) means more choices on retail shelves as new British brands are expected to enter the market. In fact, initial queries and conversations have already started.But the deal may not immediately translate into steep price cuts for shoppers across the board-the depreciation of rupee…
Donald Trump makes dramatic arrival at FIFA World Cup final The FIFA World Cup 2026 final had not even kicked off when United States President Donald Trump grabbed the spotlight, making a dramatic entrance at MetLife Stadium aboard the presidential helicopter, Marine One, before taking his seat alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the title…
‘If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher’ Imagine three people walking along a dusty road in fifth-century BC China. One walks with good posture, taking calm, respectful steps. The second keeps stumbling, complaining loudly, and pushing past others in frustration. The third person, quietly watching both…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s relentless control in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final forced Argentina into the record books for all the wrong reasons, with Lionel Messi’s side failing to register a single shot in the opening 45 minutes of Sunday’s title clash.The…
NEW DELHI: Apple has increased subscription prices for Apple Music and Apple One in India. The price hike comes just days after AppleCare+ plans for Macs and iPads became costlier.The Apple Music Individual plan now costs Rs 139 per month, up from Rs 119 earlier, while the family plan has been increased to Rs 229…
The third episode of India’s Got Latent quickly became a talking point because of contestant Sakshi Jha’s remarks during her performance. She described herself as a “man hater” and later said she was a “feminist.” In response, Raghu Ram told her not to identify as a feminist if she believed misandry represented feminism. Following the…
A steady, useful day waits for you, Taurus. The Moon supports your fifth house, and that usually brightens the mind, lifts interest in learning, and makes your judgment warmer and more confident.You may feel more switched on than usual. Even routine tasks, replying to emails, arranging notes, checking bills, or helping a younger family member…
Japanese scientists may have found a crucial missing piece in the puzzle of hair loss. It looks as though the prayers of people struggling with thinning hair are finally being answered. Scientists at Japan’s RIKEN Institute and the Tokyo-based OrganTech have discovered a previously unknown ‘third cell’ that can fully reconstruct hair follicles, potentially clearing…
NEW DELHI: With the fertiliser subsidy, other West Asia related spends and initiatives, such as the electronics manufacturing push through schemes for semiconductors and mobiles adding to the Centre’s expenditure, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may seek Parliamentary approval for additional spending, without losing sight of the overall fiscal situation.The discussion around the need for Parliamentary…
Koalas nearly went extinct before humans arrived, DNA study reveals A major genetic study has found that koalas almost became extinct about 100,000 years ago because of major climate changes, long before the first humans reached Australia.By studying the DNA of hundreds of koalas, an international team of researchers found that every koala alive today…
How did Larry Ellisonstart with nothing and end up the world’s second-richest man? Tech billionaire Larry Ellison once struggled so much to pay the utility bills that kept his workshop running that he had to ask energy companies for extra time. Decades later, the business tycoon had no trouble writing a $300 million cheque to…
Music composer GV Prakash Kumar hit another milestone in his career by bagging the National Award for Best Music Direction (Background Score) for ‘Amaran’ at the 72nd National Film Awards. The film industry sent congratulatory messages from all quarters, and one message that stood out was from Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, who is GV Prakash‘s…
