Equity mutual funds saw a sharp slowdown in inflows in May, falling to their lowest level in a year as geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices and market volatility weighed on investor sentiment, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI).Net inflows into equity schemes stood at…
Mahindra’s upcoming Vision S has been spotted testing again on Indian roads, indicating that development of the compact SUV is progressing. The model is expected to strengthen the company’s presence in the sub-four-metre SUV segment, where the XUV 3XO is currently its sole offering. The Vision S was first showcased as a concept at Mahindra’s…
June 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most rewarding months of the year for skywatchers, with a rare lunar occultation of Venus, a three-planet gathering in the evening sky, the arrival of astronomical summer, and a growing collection of deep-sky targets rising into view after dark. The highlight falls on 17 June,…
A former Taliban commander has been sentenced to 42 years in prison for supporting attacks that killed three US soldiers and for his role in the kidnapping of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Rohde and two others in Afghanistan.The sentence was handed down on Tuesday in Manhattan. It brings a close to a case that combined…
Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist best known for developing the theory of the Hierarchy of Needs, which explains how human beings are motivated to fulfill different needs throughout their lives. Born in 1908, Maslow became one of the most influential thinkers in the field of psychology. He believed that people have an innate desire…
The family of Stephen Ogilvie, the man critically injured in a knife attack in Belfast, has appealed for calm and rejected the violent unrest that erupted across the city in the aftermath of the incident.“We want to make it absolutely clear that overnight unrest is not welcome, and peaceful protest is the only way forward,”…
For a retail investor, the impact depends on what they own and why the rupee is weakening in the first place. The rupee is falling and your investment portfolio is bleeding red. India may be a fundamentally strong growth story, but for now your investments may be flashing negative returns. As the impact of the…
The Tamil film industry is in utter despair over the death of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. Bharathiraja, popularly known as the ‘Iyakkunar Imayam’, changed the face of Tamil cinema with his realistic storytelling and memorable characters. For several decades in his professional career, he made movies focusing on village life, human emotions, and culture. His movies…
We often find ourselves attracted to patterns we recognise, even if they aren’t healthy. If past relationships, whether with family, friends or exes, were marked by criticism, volatility or emotional separation, these characteristics might seem strangely “familiar.” Not because you’re attracted to pain, but because your brain picked up early on that this is how…
Parents do not need to read every message to stay alert. Behaviour often tells a story before text does. Sudden withdrawal, sleep changes, irritability, secrecy around devices, panic when a notification appears, a drop in school performance or a loss of interest in friends can all signal that something is wrong. A child who refuses…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique traits that shape personality and influence relationships. Curious about what the stars have in store for your love life today? Read on to discover what the universe has planned for your sign. Aries Stop and reignite your inner light before seeking someone else’s love. Today, charisma comes naturally…
Referee Omar Artan, center, of Somalia, is confronted by players after calling a penalty kick during the CAF Champions League final soccer match between AS FAR Rabat and Mamelodi Sundowns, in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo) Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was set to become the first official from his country to…
