Brent drops 1.2% in early trade to $104.59 as Saudi offers crude through Oman (AI-generated image) Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending the previous session’s losses, as reports that Saudi Arabia was arranging additional crude shipments through Oman eased concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.Brent crude futures fell $1.24, or 1.2%, to $104.59…
Brian Hickerson makes a brief comment after being asked about Hayden Panettiere. (Instagram) A month after Hayden Panettiere passed away, her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, talked about her. Hickerson and his brother, Zach, had been in the apartment where the actress had been found unconscious. In a recent interaction with the paparazzi, Hickerson was asked about…
The record heat of 2026 made this summer exceptional for butterfly-watching. More than 100,000 volunteers fanned across Britain with notebooks this summer, tallying nearly 1.4 million common butterflies and day-flying moths. This was the second-best butterfly season of the past 16 years, according to the Big Butterfly Count. Painted ladies surged by 335% compared with…
Homer is the name traditionally given to the ancient Greek poet who is believed to have composed the Iliad and the Odyssey, two of the oldest and most influential works in Western literature. Ancient accounts describe him as a blind poet from Ionia or present-day Turkey, who recited these epics long before they were written…
A new house is usually supposed to be a happy beginning. A second baby, too.For one Bengaluru family, those two milestones have suddenly been overshadowed by something they probably never planned for: a job loss.Debjit Sen, founder and CEO of Engrow, recently shared the story of an old friend who was laid off after taking…
Each sign of the zodiac has its own set of traits that help to define their personalities and set them apart from each other. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the beginning of the day? Keep reading to find out if today will be lucky for you.ARIESLove…
Chess Olympiad in Samarkand (FIDE Photo) NEW DELHI: FIDE has stepped in to address an accommodation crisis that disrupted the opening day of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, assuring affected federations that they will not be left to bear additional costs arising from the arrangements.In a statement, FIDE said it “notes with deep regret”…
Harmanpreet Kaur (ANI Photo) MUMBAI: Amid growing calls for a leadership change in Indian women’s cricket, former India captain Anjum Chopra has backed Harmanpreet Kaur to continue leading the side, insisting she remains the best person for the job despite recent scrutiny over her form.Harmanpreet scored 71 runs in five matches at the Women’s T20…
The vlogger says such practices are linked to longstanding local traditions. A series of videos shared by Uttarakhand-based content creator Puran Chand, who lives in one of the rural parts of Uttarakhand, has sparked a discussion online after he documented his wife following traditional restrictions during her menstrual cycle.In the videos, the woman is seen…
The US state department sent out initial invitations on Wednesday, the report said. The meeting could also be expanded to include other Arab and Muslim leaders. US President Donald Trump is expected to meet leaders and foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in New York next Tuesday to discuss the next steps in…
Top stocks to buy today on September 17, 2026 Top stock market recommendations: Aegis Logistics, Aarti Pharmalabs, and Just Dial – are the top stocks to buy recommended by Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth for September 17, 2026. Technical outlook for Nifty and Bank Nifty have also been…
Ravi Teja’s ‘Irumudi’ continues its theatrical journey as it enters the final days of its fourth week. The film has managed to hold audience attention beyond its initial weeks and is still recording collections across several shows. Its recent weekend numbers showed some improvement before the usual weekday slowdown set in. With the film nearing…
