CHENNAI: With a slate of crucial free trade agreements (FTAs) operationalised, the textile industry is upbeat on export opportunities. The UK deal, which kicked in on Wednesday, eliminates tariffs of up to 12% and brings parity with key competitors like Bangladesh and Vietnam. While companies of all sizes are actively negotiating orders, concerns remain that…
Cancer Horoscope Today: Balance responsibilities with emotional harmony today Walk carefully today, in body and in speech. The Moon, the planet that you rule, is in pressure and this can cause unneeded tension, minor shocks and even a hint of discontent. If you receive bad news you are sure to not let it ruin the…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is set to make his long-awaited return to India’s ODI side after being named in the 15-member squad for the three-match series against England beginning on July 14.The pace spearhead, who was rested for the recently concluded series against Afghanistan as part of workload…
From a nutritional perspective, cashews offer plenty of value. They provide healthy unsaturated fats, plant-based protein, fibre and essential minerals such as magnesium, copper, zinc and iron. They also contain antioxidants that support overall health when eaten as part of a balanced diet. While they are calorie-dense, moderate portions can fit comfortably into a healthy…
Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli received a rousing welcome from fans at the iconic Grand Rex theatre in Paris, where he hosted a special masterclass and a screening of his global blockbuster ‘RRR’. The director, who has been in France on a promotional spree, also watched his box office blockbuster, ‘Baahubali’ with the audience gathered at the…
A house in Alabama contains walls adorned with 72,000 individual stacked tiles held in compression by a heavy wooden-ring beam. Belonging to the Harris family, the abode contains a bedroom above and a tornado shelter below. The minds behind the idea trace back to Rural Studio, an off-campus design-build program, rooted in Hale County and…
India’s Manav Suthar (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) Fresh from a dream Test debut for India, left-arm spinner Manav Suthar continued his impressive run by making an immediate impact for Warwickshire in the County Championship. Playing his first match for the English county against Yorkshire, the 23-year-old picked up two wickets on the opening day as Yorkshire…
David Lammy unveils reforms to reduce youth jail terms and protect vulnerable children in the UK UK Justice Secretary David Lammy announced his plans to ensure a 25 per cent reduction in the number of children kept in custody prior to their trials before the end of this parliamentary period. The ministry of justice also…
Bill Nye (Image: Wikipedia) A plastic bottle lies beside a walking trail. A discarded food wrapper blows across a park. Someone notices it, shakes their head, and walks on. A second person stops, bends down, and throws it in a nearby bin.The difference between those two reactions takes only a few seconds. Yet it says…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha leaves the field at half time during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Argentina in Miami Gardens, Fla., Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to begin the next chapter of his career with Chilean giants Colo-Colo, but the name that made…
What is the H-1B visa threshold? New bill proposes to increase it to $140,000. At a time when Vice President JD Vance announced that he would like the H-1B visa program to be abolished, a few Republican leaders have proposed a new legislation to increase the salary threshold of the H-1B visa holders so that…
’Forever my little star’: ‘Varanasi’ star Mahesh Babu pens heartfelt birthday note for daughter Sitara as she turns 14; Namrata calls her ‘greatest blessing’ Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu marked a special family occasion by celebrating his daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni’s 14th birthday. The actor took to social media to share a touching father-daughter post that quickly…
