The gains came after both benchmarks fell more than 2% in the previous session (representative image) Oil prices edged higher on Friday as the United States threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, renewing concerns over crude supplies even as weaker demand forecasts and rising US inventories limited gains.Brent crude futures rose 9…
In the middle of the 19th century, sending a message across the Atlantic was still a distant ambition. Telegraph lines had already begun shrinking distances on land, but an ocean presented a different problem. A signal travelling through thousands of miles of cable could arrive so weak that ordinary instruments struggled to detect it. William…
7 things you should never feel guilty about after 30 Turning 30 can come with an unexpected side effect: suddenly, everyone seems to have an opinion about how you should be living your life.You should have a better job. A serious relationship. A house. A bigger savings account. More friends. More travel. More stability. And…
Hariyali Teej 2026 falls on August 15, celebrating devotion and marital bonds. Understanding your Moon sign reveals essential needs for feeling loved and secure. Each Moon sign requires specific emotional expressions and support within a marriage. This knowledge helps partners foster deeper connections and mutual respect. The festival encourages couples to unite through understanding each…
File Pic: Gary Kirsten and Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: India may be staring at the possibility of another setback in their World Test Championship campaign and that has increased the antagonism that cricket fans in India have towards head coach Gautam Gambhir. However, on Thursday, Gambhir found support from an old ally. Sri Lanka…
After all the successful previous installments, Hansal Mehta is set to be back with Scam 2010. The story is apparently inspired by late businessman Subrata Roy, the founder of Sahara Group. The show, which is now in its filming stage, is going to intrigue you and show what it has in store for viewers. If…
Jiang Xiaorou, a 24-year-old Chinese paranormal content creator, has died following severe injuries sustained in a traffic accident in July. Known online for confronting supernatural beliefs and challenging traditional superstitions, she had built a large following on Douyin. Her death has now brought renewed attention to the provocative videos that made her famous, while her…
If commissions drop to the extent that distribution is not viable, industry officials say that sale of credit protection covers may drop. MUMBAI: The insurance regulator Irdai is considering an effort-based commission framework linking distributor payouts to selling and servicing effort, but life insurers fear lower commissions for group and embedded products could shrink coverage…
‘Holiday with 2 sets of clothes it is’_ Mom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares new holiday look Samantha Ruth Prabhu has given fans another glimpse of her personal style. The actor shared a new picture from her holiday on Instagram. ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ star opted for a comfortable outfit for the occasion. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s mirror…
Claude Monet (Photo via Canva) Claude Monet was a French painter and the leading founder of Impressionism, who is famously known for his studies of light, colour, and nature, especially his Water Lilies, Haystacks, and Rouen Cathedral series.He beautifully conveyed an idea that embodies his life’s work: that true understanding comes from relentless observation and…
For a parent, few things are more unsettling than watching your child stand at the edge of a playground while everyone else seems to have someone to run towards. You may wonder whether your child is simply shy, whether other children are excluding them, or whether you should step in and help.But how much help…
There is a chessboard on the big screens at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, surrounded by the production, noise, and visual language of an event built around competitive gaming. For Mike McCabe, that is not an oddity. It is a glimpse of where esports is heading.Chess was added to…
