Last week, the PGA Tour announced a new two-series model that will replace the current one in 2028. PGA Tour There will now be a PGA Tour Championship Series, comprising approximately 20 standalone events, the major championships, and the Players. As many as 130 of the top players on the FedEx Cup rankings will be…
More than 150,000 people were forced to abandon their homes after the Fukushima nuclear disaster struck Japan in March 2011, transforming once-bustling towns into eerie ghost towns almost overnight. Families fled with only the essentials, believing they would soon return, but many never did. In the rush to escape the radiation, thousands of pets and…
Schools across India are set to observe several state-specific holidays in July 2026, even though the month has no nationwide school break. Check the complete list of expected closures for Rath Yatra, Harela, Guru Purnima, Shaheed Udham Singh Martyrdom Day, along with the weekly Sunday holidays and important details for students and parents. As schools…
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, was spotted at Mumbai airport on Wednesday morning, as she caught an early flight out of the city. This spotting comes ahead of the release of her much-awaited spy film ‘Alpha’, which is slated to hit the big screens on Friday.The actress, who is set to make her debut in Yash…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity rates have nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. At the same time, the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods and frequent unhealthy snacking are increasingly contributing to obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also indicates that snacks high in protein…
Bino Pathiparampil, Head of Research, Elara Securities (India), says Indian markets are nearing a medium-term bottom after a prolonged correction and is turning constructive on banks, power, select new-age companies, IT and real estate. While pharma remains a defensive bet, he expects margin pressure to limit near-term outperformance. He also believes IT stocks are gradually…
As discussions on the 8th Pay Commission gather pace, central government employees and pensioners are closely watching one key element that will determine the amount of salary and pension revisions — the fitment factor. The fitment factor is a multiplier used to calculate revised basic pay from the existing pay structure. The revised basic salary…
Strait Of Hormuz (ANI image) Iran and Oman are moving forward with plans to introduce payments for merchant vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, despite strong objections from the United States.Oman has submitted a proposal outlining a framework under which shipping companies would pay service fees for using the Strait of Hormuz, according to…
NEW DELHI : With India’s public services, examinations and welfare systems moving deeper into digital platforms, the Centre has said cybersecurity is now among its “highest priority” areas, even as officials cautioned that no digital system can be declared permanently secure.The word of caution comes against the backdrop of recent cyber concerns around public digital…
Japan experiences around 1,500 earthquakes that are strong enough to be felt every year, a staggering figure that would seem disastrous for most countries. Yet, despite sitting at one of the most seismically active places on Earth, Japan’s cities rarely witness widespread building collapses after major earthquakes. The contrast became even more striking after recent…
