March opens like a busy railway platform. Too many announcements, too many bags to carry, and everyone wants an answer from you at the same time. The first week can feel hectic and slightly chaotic, and yes, it can take a bite out of your happiness if you try to power through without rest. The…
The Congress and the Left are set to contest the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections independently after the Congress earlier this month ended their tie-up. The move has triggered fresh speculation in a state where politics is dominated by chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and its principal challenger, the BJP.Also Read | Congress’s Bengal…
Gold and silver prices are expected to begin the week on a strong note when trading resumes on Monday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East push investors toward safe-haven assets, analysts said.The surge in risk aversion follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of “major combat operations” in Iran after Israeli strikes on Tehran. Iranian…
Zimbabwe players celebrate after the wicket of South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between Zimbabwe and South Africa, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: Already out of the T20 World Cup semi-final race, Zimbabwe readied for the dead rubber…
South Africa’s Marco Jansen and teammates (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: South Africa are on an unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup. Except for the double Super Over against Afghanistan, they’ve steamrolled top teams, including India, whom they beat by 76 runs. On a seven-match winning streak, South Africa hopes to shed their…
Ivy League admissions: Why top scores do not guarantee entry As Ivy League and other highly selective colleges release their admission decisions each year, a familiar question resurfaces in households across the world: why do some students with near-perfect grades and test scores face rejection, while others with comparatively lower numbers receive acceptance letters?The answer,…
Rajpal Yadav, who recently made headlines after surrendering at Tihar Jail in connection with a 2012 cheque-bounce case and later securing interim bail till March 18 to attend a family wedding, has now broken his silence on multiple fronts. At a press conference in Mumbai on Saturday, he addressed allegations of fraud against him. He…
AriesYou feel interest, but you don’t jump immediately. There’s a pause between feeling and action. That pause actually helps. If something needs to be talked about, you bring it up without heat. Things move forward when you stay calm instead of quick.TaurusYou lean toward what feels secure. You notice effort more than words. If someone…
Strikes in Iran (AP photo) The Middle East is plunged into turmoil following joint US-Israel missile strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory attacks and widespread instability across the region. The conflict has disrupted air travel, forced airport closures, and prompted India to issue urgent advisories urging its citizens in…
Experience shows markets often come to view geopolitical disruptions as temporary. (AI image) The global markets are in for a phase of enhanced turmoil and uncertainty! The ongoing tensions in the Middle East after US and Israel’s strikes on Iran and Ali Khamenei’s death may have investors running for cover – looking for an asset…
