US stock markets today (March 24, 2026): Dow, S&P 500 & Nasdaq slip as Brent crude climbs amid Middle East tensions

US stocks slipped on Tuesday while oil prices resumed their climb, as continuing airstrikes on Iran and fresh missile attacks across the Middle East dampened the optimism that had lifted markets a day earlier.The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, giving back nearly half of its previous session’s gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 363 points,…

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African proverb of the day: “No matter how beautiful and well crafted a coffin might look, it will not make anyone wish for death.” — the old saying that still says a lot about modern life |

African proverb of the day (AI-generated image) People have always been drawn to beautiful things. Expensive things too. A polished car. A giant house. Designer clothes. Even funerals, strangely enough, are sometimes turned into displays of wealth and status. In many parts of the world, families spend enormous amounts on elaborate ceremonies, decorated graves, and…

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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma serve couple goals, make first appearance after the ‘like’ controversy involving German influencer LizLaz | Hindi Movie News

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma frequently grab attention with their airport outings and every time they make a public appearance. They serve goals and fans cannot stop gushing about them. On Sunday, Virat and Anushka were spotted at their airport and videos, pictures of them went viral. This marked their first public appearance together after…

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IPL 2026: ‘We are keeping it simple’- Ruturaj Gaikwad eyes playoff push after big win vs MI | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad reflected on a complete team performance after guiding Chennai Super Kings to a commanding eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, a result that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 67, Gaikwad highlighted how CSK managed to wrest back control…

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Travel Quote: Quote of the day by Ibn Battuta, the greatest traveller in history: “Traveling gives you home in a thousand strange places, then leaves you a stranger in your own land”

Ibn Battuta is a name that needs no introduction. Known as the greatest traveller in history, Battuta was born in 1304 in Tangier, Morocco. During his lifetime, Battuta travelled nearly 75,000 miles (nearly 1,20,700 km) across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and parts of Europe. Among the many reflections linked with his journeys, his one…

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa: Akshay Kumar reveals son Aarav Bhatia was scared of Vidya Balan for six years after watching ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ | Hindi Movie News

Akshay Kumar is now re-uniting with Priyadarshan after 14 years. The actor-director duo have given some iconic movies to the audience, including ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’. Vidya Balan’s portrayal of Manjulika in in the film left audiences thoroughly spooked when the film released and its impact seems to have lasted far beyond the screen. Even Akshay Kumar’s…

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OPSC AEE result 2026 released with interview schedule for 220 shortlisted candidates; download the PDF here

OPSC AEE civil result PDF out as commission announces interview dates for fresh candidates list OPSC AEE result 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the result for the Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) post on its official website. Candidates who appeared in the written examination can now access the result PDF and verify their…

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War in Gulf, layoffs hit discretionary spends

MUMBAI: Consumers seem to be cutting back on discretionary spends, allocating more budgets to essentials and value purchases as a mix of war-driven uncertainty and layoffs have nudged people to tighten their purse strings and save more. Even as the US and Iran agreed upon a two-week ceasefire last week, the prospects of a peace…

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