Astronomers just mapped a massive ‘hidden’ structure behind the Milky Way |

Astronomers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) – working with colleagues from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France), Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) and the INAF Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari (Italy) have mapped a massive structure in the Universe – a huge supercluster, partially obscured from us behind the Milky Way’s ‘Zone of Avoidance.’…

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Will consumption slip on oil, monsoon forecast?

The twin headwinds of rising oil prices, fuelled by West Asia’s ongoing conflict, and a below-normal monsoon forecast for 2026, are putting India’s consumption-driven growth story under pressure. While sectors hit by the conflict have raised prices to offset costlier raw materials and freight, a below-normal monsoon would squeeze farm incomes and hurt rural demand,…

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Judy Greer recalls being ‘mortified’ when ‘The Wedding Planner’ co-star Matthew McConaughey helped her pay for a valet | English Movie News

Judy Greer, famous for her role in ’13 Going on 30′, recently shared a comical story from her time as an up-and-coming actress. While on the set of ‘The Wedding Planner’, her wallet was bare, leaving her stranded without valet money. Before becoming a star in Hollywood, ‘13 Going on 30’ actress Judy Greer had…

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Jitesh Sharma: India star’s brutal roast of Pakistan cricket team: ‘Dete hi nahi importance unko’ | Cricket News

Jitesh Sharma (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has sparked a stir with his candid remarks on Pakistan, delivering a blunt assessment of the arch-rivals while discussing the mental side of high-pressure clashes ahead of IPL 2026.Speaking on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru finisher addressed whether Indian players get…

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March PMI snapshot: India’s manufacturing growth slows to 53.9 as rising cost pressures weigh on momentum

India’s manufacturing sector showed signs of slowing in March, as growth in activity moderated amid a mix of rising costs, competitive pressures and global uncertainty, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, signalling a softer expansion.The reading…

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Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to bounce back in Mumbai

Mumbai Indians (MI) batting coach Kieron Pollard remains optimistic about the imminent arrival of England all-rounder Will Jacks ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Addressing the media in the pre-match press conference, Pollard dismissed concerns around Jacks’ fitness, stating that the team management has not been informed…

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RBI proposes asset-based criteria for PSU inclusion in upper layer NBFC

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday proposed an overhaul of the framework for identifying upper-layer non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), suggesting a shift to an asset-size-based criterion and inclusion of government-owned entities, PTI reported.Under the draft ‘Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies’ Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation) Second Amendment Directions, 2026’,…

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