Oil prices surged sharply on Monday, with Brent crude crossing the $110 mark and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing past $100 a barrel, as the Middle East conflict completed its one month. Markets remained on edge as Houthis enter the Iran war and US plans to extend onground presence in the region, further fueling uncertainty…
Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: It seems Pakistan cricket and controversies go hand in hand. Now, a fresh row has erupted – this time over alleged ball-tampering by Pakistan cricketers in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). The incident took place during a PSL match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi…
Mollywood star Kunchacko Boban’s recent Instagram reel, showing him playfully frolicking in the snow without any winter gear, has captivated audiences. The actor shared the clip to promote his upcoming film, ‘Oru Durooha Sahacharyathil,’ with a caption hinting at ‘courage gained in a mysterious situation.’ The video has garnered significant attention and reactions from fellow…
R Praggnanandhaa vs Anish Giri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The opening day of the 2026 FIDE Candidates at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, proved that while chess doctrine often predicts a draw when both sides play perfectly, the reality on the board could be far more volatile. Of…
The colour of the sky in some parts of Western Australia, particularly over Shark Bay and Denham, turned red due to severe dust storms that passed through this region. The strong winds, which were caused by an approaching weather system, carried large amounts of iron-rich soil into the atmosphere, resulting in thick layers of dust…
NEW DELHI: The penalty on nine carmakers that failed to meet the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE-2) targets for three years — FY23 to FY25 — has been revised to Rs 2,728 crore, as per power ministry’s presentation made to the PMO last week. Earlier, the penalty was estimated around Rs 7,800 crore.Earlier, penalty was…
Rohit Sharma added another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career on Sunday, becoming the first capped player to feature in all 19 editions of the Indian Premier League. The milestone came during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. While Rohit is only the second player overall to appear…
Nearly 25 years after ‘Real Women Have Curves’ premiered at Sundance, director Patricia Cardoso still lights up when recalling the teenage talent who stole her heart for the lead role. She vividly remembers meeting 17-year-old America Ferrera, a complete newcomer, and instantly recognizing her brilliance. That spark launched Ferrera’s stellar career from ‘Ugly Betty to…
Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Second from the left, walks in a procession during the Palm Sunday Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, in Jerusalem’s Old City, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg) For…
NEW DELHI: A live-in couple staying in a household in a “stable union” shall be treated as a married couple in Census 2027.In an FAQ reply listed on the census self-enumeration portal – to whether a couple in a live-in relationship will be considered a married couple during self-enumeration or the enumerator’s visit to the…
