Asian markets opened the week on a weak footing, with investor sentiment weighed down by surging oil prices and escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. While Nikkei slid 5%, South Korea’s Kospi fell over 4%, though the indices later pared some of the losses.On Monday, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 412 points or…
A match during Round 1 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. (Pic credit: FIDE) The Candidates chess tournament, which started in Cyprus on Sunday, has taken care that the men won’t lose on time. But only after the 41st move. Until that point, they may suffer as the principle of legendary Bobby Fischer is unfollowed,…
(PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI06_09_2025_000131B) Tripura has cleared a major expansion of its early childhood education network, approving the introduction of pre-primary units in 450 government schools from the 2026–27 academic session. The decision marks a sharp escalation in the state’s efforts to bring foundational learning into the formal school system.The latest move will raise the total…
In a dramatic twist at a Paul McCartney concert in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift reportedly weaved around an unexpected reunion with her former flame, John Mayer. While the atmosphere was electric, Swift stayed engrossed in conversation with Olivia Rodrigo, later opting for a stealthy exit as Mayer remained backstage. Now that Taylor Swift has found…
Riyan Parag and Ruturaj Gaikwad GUWAHATI: With Rajasthan Royals hosting a few Indian Premier League matches in their adopted home of Guwahati over the past seasons, top-flight cricket is no novelty to the Assam capital. But with an additional fixture scheduled at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium this year — amid the buzz of the April…
Trading volumes are likely to be subdued, with domestic commodity markets set to remain shut on March 31 and April 3 due to Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday. In the domestic market, gold futures ended last week slightly lower at Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams, while silver closed higher, gaining Rs 1,182, or 0.52…
Riyan Parag and Ruturaj Gaikwad Sanju Samson is set for an emotional reunion as he faces Rajasthan Royals for the first time since joining Chennai Super Kings, adding a compelling subplot to Monday’s IPL clash in Guwahati. Having been the face of RR for over a decade, leading them to the 2022 final and becoming…
Alibag in Maharashtra is known as the “Hamptons of Mumbai,” for a reason. The coastal town, just a few hours from Mumbai, has undergone a wealthy transformation in the last few years. From being a quiet and underrated coastal town to becoming India’s one of the most exclusive elite real estate destinations, Alibag has come…
CTET 2026: CBSE is expected to release the final answer key and result soon at ctet.nic.in. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the CTET February 2026 result shortly, with multiple reports indicating that the scorecards may be released by the end of March or early April. Candidates who appeared for…
Tim Curry opened up about one of his biggest career regrets: missing the chance to audition for Hannibal Lecter in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’. The 79-year-old icon, famed for Dr. Frank-N-Furter in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, shared the story in a recent interview. Despite landing roles like Pennywise in It, this villain slipped…