Heath Ledger’s sudden passing at just 28 years old in January 2008 left the world in shock. The beloved actor widely celebrated for his iconic performances in ‘The Dark Knight’ and ’10 Things I Hate About You’ left behind a $16.3 million fortune that did not include his only daughter, Matilda in his will. Despite…
Space, as most of us think of it, is a quiet and peaceful place, but for those living and working on the International Space Station (ISS), it can also be a place of physiological surprises. A recent occurrence, where a veteran NASA astronaut, Michael Fincke, told the Associated Press that he apparently lost his ability…
Lululemon Athletica picked a former top Nike executive as its next chief executive as the athletic apparel retailer known for its stretchy yoga pants faces pressure from its founder and a large activist investor to revive its struggling business, the company said on Wednesday. Heidi O’Neill, who had been President, Consumer, Product & Brand at…
For thousands of children born with cleft lip and palate, access to surgery can be life-changing. In many parts of North Africa, however, specialised treatment is often out of reach for families who cannot afford it. For more than two decades, Moroccan humanitarian Fouzia Jbara Mahmoudi has worked to change that reality by helping provide…
The stock market witnessed notable movements today as several stocks stood out with significant gains and losses. Among the top gainers, UltraTech Cement Ltd, NTPC Ltd and Max Healthcare Institute Ltd surged sharply, driven by positive sectoral trends, or favorable market sentiment. These stocks outperformed broader indices, attracting investor interest and heavy trading volumes.On the…
According to recent reports, the dynamic duo of Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha boasts a combined fortune of Rs 74.5 crore, with Parineeti leading the financial pack. Her impressive wealth of approximately Rs 74 crore is predominantly generated from her illustrious film career, alongside lucrative brand partnerships. This includes a prime property in Bandra and…
Sindarov wins 2026 Candidates (IANS) In a dominant performance perhaps never seen before at the Candidates chess, Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov clinched victory in Cyprus to set up a World Championship match against the current champion, India’s D Gukesh.Winning six of his 13 games and no losses, the 20-year-old drew Dutchman Anish Giri in the…
US war secretary Pete Hegseth’s assistant Sean Parnell on Tuesday dismissed the report claiming that his broker explored options to invest in defence-linked assets shortly before the US-Israeli military action against Iran. He demanded “immediate retraction” of the report.“This allegation is entirely false and fabricated. Neither Secretary Hegseth nor any of his representatives approached BlackRock…
India’s western corridor covering Maharashtra and Gujarat is experiencing a real estate boom in 2026 driven by developing infrastructure and industrial expansion. It shows a stronger shift towards Tier-2 cities and rising investor interest. The real estate boom in West India is not limited to one or two cities but is a bigger phenomenon. While…
Representational file photo Debris from an aerial interception struck a building in Dubai’s Marina area on Saturday amid the escalating conflict between Israel, US, and Iran. Authorities said they responded to the debris that struck the facade of the building, and that no fire or injuries were reported.Dubai Marina, where the debris fell, is a…
