AI image used for representation purpose Indian equities ended the week on a volatile note, with the Sensex and Nifty witnessing sharp swings and closing lower as uncertainty around the US–Iran conflict kept investors on edge.The impact spilled beyond equities. The rupee slid to record lows near 95 against the US dollar, pressured by surging…
The crystals have always been very interesting for the mankind. Many believe that crystals can attract positive energy, improve emotional wellbeing and create internal balance. They are used in spiritual or wellness practices around the world but there is no scientific evidence to suggest they have magical or healing properties. For many, beautiful stones are…
Sagittarius begins October with a full plate. Debt, health, or a dispute may demand energy, while your spouse or partner could also need care. The first week has a warmer middle stretch for understanding each other, but don’t rush a new joint venture while pressure is high. Your work may improve even before you feel…
Representative Image of ancient human evolution showing the genetic connections between humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans (AI-generated image) Modern humans already carry small amounts of Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA, evidence that our ancestors interbred with other human groups tens of thousands of years ago. Both lineages are known from ancient remains, including fossils from which scientists…
Renewed attacks and tensions between the US and Iran have once again de facto closed the Strait of Hormuz. Strait of Hormuz disruptions: Two Indian state-run refiners have cancelled plans to pick up Iraqi crude oil shipments in view of the ongoing disruptions and risks in transiting through the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle…
The discovery was made during a March 2026 archaeological expedition. (Photo credit: Nagaland Tribune) A pottery fragment sticking out of a rock shelter in Nagaland may have changed what archaeologists know about the region’s past. Archaeologists working in Noklak district have found evidence suggesting that people were living in the region around 3,500 years ago,…
Photo: dasha.takisho/ Instagram Have you ever walked into a dinner party or date and felt that invisible tug toward a certain spot— the cozy corner armchair, the spotlight at the head table, or a safe perch in the back? It’s not a random choice. The chair you choose when you enter a room, subconsciously shows…
Seen from above, they resemble giant doughnuts carved into the landscape. From ground level, they look more like medieval fortresses than family homes. Their towering earthen walls, narrow entranceways and vast wooden interiors seem designed for defence rather than domestic life. Yet behind these imposing façades lies one of China’s most remarkable examples of communal…
Aries Today, you are blessed by the Moon. You may make new business plans, and your colleagues may support you in implementing them. You may recover money that was tied up with your clients, which could improve your business’s cash flow. In the late evening, you may experience some anxiety, which could affect your sleep….
Dolly Parton was posthumously given a lifetime achievement award for her contribution to the music industry. (Instagram) Dolly Parton, who passed away last month at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement award posthumously. She was honoured at the 2026 Americana Awards and Honours, which were…
Afghan refugee Sulaiman Tajzai pleads guilty to murdering Farmanullah Sherzad in London. An 18-year-old Afghan refugee has pleaded guilty to murdering a 26-year-old man in London after travelling from Leeds with a knife he had bought earlier that day.Sulaiman Tajzai admitted killing Farmanullah Sherzad at the Old Bailey on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said. He…
Snakes are slithering reptiles whose names alone are enough to scare us off, due to the venom associated with their fangs. When we hear of snakes, the first image that comes to mind is a long, smooth, tube-shaped animal that slithers through grass. But nature has its own set of surprises, and some snakes have…
