MUMBAI: Light-weight jewellery was the flavour this Akshaya Tritiya, as a steep rise in gold prices nudged consumers to strike a balance between their budgets and love for the yellow metal that’s considered auspicious in Indian culture.For context—gold has risen nearly 57% year-on-year since last year’s festival—from around Rs 97,000 per 10 grams to roughly…
Trigger warning: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, had earlier filed defamation claims against former employees who accused him of sexual assault. Now, as per the latest reports, a judge has officially dismissed his plea. Here’s what we know about the case and its recent developments.The musician’s claim…
Tiger Woods (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: A major controversy erupted around golf legend Tiger Woods on Saturday after he was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence when his Land Rover rolled over on a two-lane road near his Jupiter Island home in Florida on Friday. Woods was lodged in the Martin…
Before major surgeries and operations, doctors often detect diseases in humans using minimally invasive methods like a blood or urine test, before symptoms become severe. Now, researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) are applying a similar concept to coral reefs. They have shown that the water surrounding reefs contains chemical and microbial signals…
An adult rattlesnake rests with juveniles at a den under remote observation in Colorado (AP file photo) Many people believe that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adult ones because they cannot control the amount of venom they inject when they bite. A new study has now challenged this long-held belief.Researchers from Loma Linda University…
The introduction of agriculture, around 11,500 years ago in the Middle East was a milestone for humankind. For decades, the image of the prehistoric hunter-gatherer has been remarkably consistent: hunters skilled in living off mainly meat, with plants as occasional supplements. It’s an image deeply embedded in popular culture, in documentaries and even in modern…
Gold is trading in a broad range. Price recently tried to break out of a sideways band (~152,800–154,500) and tested the upper Bollinger Band. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to continue being volatile in the coming days on uncertainty related to the US-Iran war and inflation data this week, says…
What would a future look like with no darkness because people learned how to produce limitless amounts of power instead of saving electricity? It seems like this scenario was considered by the engineers from Japan in a project called the “Lunar Solar Ring.” The idea offered by Shimizu Corporation is a solar ring made of…
Every child occasionally complains about school. Undoubtedly, there are times when early morning schedules, homework, or exams take a toll on the child’s mind. However, not every “I hate school” emotion is a tantrum or laziness, sometimes, it’s related to a deeper issue. Since children don’t have the vocabulary to express themselves, they tend to…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has been on a record-breaking run ever since its release on March 19, emerging as a major box office success. Featuring a powerhouse ensemble including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan, the film has not only drawn crowds but also sparked conversations around…