Rupee continued its downward journey against the US dollar on Tuesday morning, falling 18 paise to 96.38 in early trade. This comes amid concerns around rising crude oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions, that dragged down market sentiment.Since the Iran war began in late February, rupee has declined by more than 5%, trimming 2.2%…
Indian snacks have a charm that is hard to resist. They arrive in familiar forms, yet each carries its own regional identity, cooking style and mood. A samosa is not just a pastry; it is the language of tea-time. A plate of dhokla is not just steamed cake; it is softness, tang and comfort in…
Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni (X) The uncertainty surrounding MS Dhoni’s IPL future continues to grow, but former Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina believes the legendary captain should return for another season. Speaking on Star Sports after CSK’s emotional home defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Raina revealed a personal conversation he had with…
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said that a planned attack on Iran had been paused to allow talks aimed at ending the Middle East conflict.Brent crude for July delivery dropped by $3.01, or 2.7%, to $109.09 per barrel at 0001 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery also…
Art is a quiet miracle that slips into the cracks of everyday life and makes things feel new again. It doesn’t have to be huge, like the size of a skyscraper; it can be something just as beautiful as a song on the radio, a street mural, a child’s hurried sketch, or a short film…
Union health ministry approves record medical seat expansion for Karnataka UG and PG courses BENGALURU: Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Saturday announced that the state has been allocated an additional 1,122 medical seats, describing it as a significant boost and a golden opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals across the state. The development is expected…
AI representational image Boston headquartered Liberty Mutual Insurance has increased its stake in its Indian venture Liberty General Insurance to 74% as of May 18, after raising its shareholding from 49% to 55.4% in Sept 2025. The Indian insurance firm had started as a joint venture between Liberty and the Videocon Group.Videocon exited the joint…
Gurukul education is often remembered as a distant, almost romantic idea from India’s past: students living close to a teacher, learning under trees or in simple dwellings, memorising texts, waking early, serving the guru, and absorbing knowledge in a rhythm very different from today’s classroom. But beyond the nostalgia, the Gurukul system carried something modern…
CBSE answer sheet portal delay triggers confusion among Class XII students NEW DELHI: Several CBSE Class XII students took to social media on May 19 seeking clarity over the activation time of the board’s answer sheet access portal, hours after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced that the application window for obtaining evaluated…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan plays a shot during IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan spoke about an emotional family tragedy that was driving him during his match-winning knock as Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed their IPL 2026 playoff berth with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium…