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…
NEW DELHI: Built-up areas in India’s Aravallis have increased 53 per cent, resulting in a 13.8 per cent increase in average soil lost per year during 2017-2024, even as forest cover has increased in the country’s oldest mountain range over the time period, a study has found.Assessing land use and land cover patterns between 2001…
After a life-altering car accident in 2025 that claimed the life of pedestrian Dorothy Dobbins, country music star Conner Smith is set to make a heartfelt comeback. The tragedy left him feeling despondent and directionless in his career. With the steadfast support of his wife, Leah, he found the strength to rise from the ashes….
Gautam Gambhir and Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly defended pacer Arshdeep Singh following his on-field altercation with Daryl Mitchell during the final of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, saying he would have been “absolutely fine” even if the bowler had not apologised after the…
The Pakistan Super League 2026 is set to get underway, and the spotlight is firmly on Pakistan star batter Babar Azam, who will lead Peshawar Zalmi this season. Whether it’s practice sessions or nets, Babar remains the centre of attention, with cameras following his every move and fans cheering him on. However, an ad shoot…
US stock markets moved closer to record levels on Tuesday as easing oil prices shifted investor focus back to strong corporate earnings, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent and was on track to surpass its all-time high set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 248 points, or 0.5 per cent, while…
Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Ajinkya Rahane has a significant point to prove heading into IPL 2026, especially in addressing long-standing doubts about his game beyond the powerplay.Rahane led Kolkata Knight Riders from the front with the bat in IPL 2025, finishing as their top run-scorer….
Joy can be found when breezes of cool air enter an inviting room. The mood in your home is more relaxed, and you’ll discover reasons to smile without requiring it.The Moon supports your confidence and Jupiter brings luck and makes decisions easy. The good news of children or other relatives can brighten your day and…
NPCIL recruitment 2026: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has officially opened the online registration window for its 2026 recruitment drive to hire employees at the Tarapur Atomic Power Station in Maharashtra. The public sector undertaking is inviting applications only from Indian citizens, and the total number of vacancies is expected to be 114,…
Adani Group on Tuesday entered in a strategic collaboration with Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer to set up a regional aircraft manufacturing facility in India, taking a step towards the country’s push towards indigenous manufacturing in civil aviation.Adani Defence & Aerospace and Embraer formalised the partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, at an…
