Asian stock markets showed a mixed trend on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street as oil prices softened amid cautious optimism over potential US-Iran peace talks.Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose about 0.5% to hover near record highs, supported by strong gains in heavyweight tech stocks.South Korea’s Kospi edged slightly lower, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.9%.Hong…
Kia India has just launched more affordable diesel automatic variants of the Kia Sonet. Prices for the diesel-automatic variants of the Kia Sonet now start at Rs 9.77 lakh (ex-showroom), making the range up to Rs 2.25 lakh more affordable than before. This move comes shortly after Hyundai Venue introduced a more affordable diesel-automatic variant….
NEET UG admit card 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) exam on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates have already received the advance city intimation slip. The city intimation slip will inform you about the city in which the exams will be conducted….
A moving coil in a 1943 shipyard led to a toy millions still use today. Image credit – Wikimedia In 1943, a brief occurrence in a Philadelphia shipyard helped create a wartime tool into the slinky that became one of America’s most famous toys. While attempting to stabilise a strange motion that is utilised in…
While ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ continues its thunderous box-office run since its theatrical release on March 19, 2026, the Delhi High Court has declined an immediate injunction against the Ranveer Singh-starrer in a copyright dispute over ‘Tridev’ rights, but with a catch. B62 Studios has officially informed the court that the Rs. 1,700 crore blockbuster will…
Vishal Jethwa, known for Mardaani 2 and Homebound, began his career in television, appearing in shows like Parvarrish. A resurfaced clip shows him as an unrecognizable extra, sparking fan reactions online. Viewers praised his growth and performances. He will next be seen in Shakti Shalini and Don 3: The Final Chapter. Vishal Jethwa, who went…
India’s traditional preference for 22-karat gold is shifting towards 18-karat, driven by younger buyers seeking everyday wearability and personal expression. This change is fueled by 18K’s superior durability, design flexibility for intricate pieces, and greater affordability, aligning with a modern view of luxury as practical and personal. For decades, gold in India has meant one…
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company has introduced the Kotak Multi Asset Active FOF, an open-ended fund of funds scheme that invests across equity-oriented schemes, debt-oriented schemes, and commodity-based schemes. The new fund offer (NFO) opened on April 8 and will close on April 22. The scheme aims to optimise risk-adjusted returns through active allocation across…
KOLKATA: Central Kolkata’s Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, the designated countingcentre for seven north andeast Kolkata assembly constituencies, witnessed a confrontation between Trinamool Congress and BJP lateThursday after CM MamataBanerjee’s party allegedtampering of EVMs by “unknown people” purportedlycaught on CCTV enteringthe strongrooms there.CEO Manoj Agarwal dismissed allegations of EVMsand postal ballots being tampered with. “There is nothingsuspicious…
Actor‑turned‑politician Kangana Ranaut has denied dating rumours with MP Chirag Paswan, calling him just a friend linked by their 2011 film Mile Na Mile Hum. She clarified their bond is a “friendly vibe,” while both are now better known for politics than films. Her recent project is Emergency, which she directed and starred in as…
