Why are bond yields rising?Bond yields are climbing due to a combination of rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, both of which add to inflationary pressures. India’s 10-year benchmark yield has risen to around 7% from 6.68% a month ago. Crude oil prices have surged to $115–$120 per barrel, and with India importing…
Chennai Super Kings (ANI Photo) Chennai Super Kings’ poor start to IPL 2026 continued with a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and former star Ravichandran Ashwin did not hold back while reflecting on the team’s struggles and his own difficult final season. CSK slumped to their third straight loss after being outplayed at the…
Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is expected to declare the Class 12 Pre-University Course (PUC) Examination Result 2026 on April 7, as indicated by the state’s School Education Minister. An official press note confirming the exact time of release, however, is still…
Veteran actress Trisha Krishnan’s recent social media posts have sparked considerable discussion. Her enigmatic message, “Love is not everything, and yet everything is meaningless without love,” went viral. Additionally, she shared a quote advocating for peace over futile arguments, advising to “stay calm and don’t waste your breath trying to convince someone who prefers to…
On the surface, the idea of using onions and baking soda to attract or control pests might seem a little out of the ordinary. In fact, many people might even go so far as to believe it’s just a trick or folklore that has been passed down without any basis in fact. However, the fact…
Banking stocks saw sharp stock‑specific moves on Monday as investors reacted to a flood of fourth‑quarter business updates, triggering volatility across private and PSU lenders. Shares of several frontline private banks slipped amid concerns around funding costs, deposit mix and near‑term earnings visibility. The Nifty Bank index traded lower, slipping around 0.83 per cent to…
The global diamond industry is evolving as lab-grown diamonds gain wider acceptance alongside traditionally mined stones, according to industry experts Chaitanya V Cotha, Executive Director, C Krishniah Chetty Group, and C Vinod Hayagriv, Managing Director at the same group. They say changing consumer preferences and price accessibility are reshaping the market. Chaitanya V Cotha notes…
MG Motor India will launch the much-anticipated MG Majestor SUV on April 20, 2026. The SUV was first showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo and is essentially a heavily updated version of the Gloster. The Pre-bookings have already begun, interested customers can book the Majestor online or by visiting their nearest MG dealership by…
A 36-year-old IT professional from Kerala, G S Sharanya, survived for four days alone in Karnataka’s Kodagu district after getting separated from her trekking group MADIKERI: Surviving on just a 500 ml bottle of water, with no mobile network and fading chances of contact, 36-year-old Kerala trekker G S Sharanya spent four days alone in…
As many expatriate families in the UAE grapple with reduced wages and unpaid leave following recent geopolitical tensions, one business owner has stepped in with a personal initiative aimed at offering immediate relief.Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, 59, who runs a well-established pastry chain across the UAE, has announced the distribution of free grocery packets to support…
