In today’s world, where satellites can track virtually all areas on Earth’s surface, it sounds unlikely that there are populations that have managed to remain completely away from the influence of modern civilisation. However, in the dense jungles of the Amazon, there are some tribes that have consciously decided not to have any contact at…
India’s real estate sector is entering a structurally stronger growth phase, led by sustained ₹5,000 crore-plus annual sales by top developers, a sharp pivot towards wellness-led housing, and an aggressive expansion into emerging Tier-2 markets. The latest trigger comes from Max Estates Limited, which reported ₹5,305 crore in pre-sales for FY26, its second consecutive year…
Direct vs Regular Mutual Funds. (Image: Shutterstock) Direct or regular mutual fund: Before investing in mutual funds, most investors focus on returns, past performance and fund categories. However, there is one aspect that often goes unnoticed, which is cost — specifically, the difference between direct and regular mutual fund plans. Over a long horizon of…
Several banks, including HDFC Bank and Punjab National Bank, have announced changes to ATM-related rules effective April 1, impacting how customers use cash withdrawal services across channels. The revisions cover how transactions are counted, applicable charges, and daily withdrawal limits on select debit cards. HDFC Bank said it will begin counting UPI-based cash withdrawals at…
Royal Enfield and Triumph Motorcycles have both brought upgrades in the 350cc segment. While Royal Enfield has refreshed the Hunter 350 lineup for 2026 with a new variant and added features, Triumph has introduced a downsized 350cc version of its Speed T4, bringing the two bikes closer than ever in terms of positioning. Here’s how…
Why Disguising Mould With A Fresh Coat Of Paint Is Making Your Home Toxic Spotted an unsightly damp patch on your wall? The temptation to grab a tin of white emulsion and paint over it is strong. It is quick and cheap and within an hour that stain has vanished. However, this common “quick fix”…
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, on Monday strongly denied Congress allegations that she holds foreign passports and has undisclosed assets abroad, as the political row escalated ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.Riniki Bhuyan Sharma rejected the allegations in a post on X and hit back at Assam…
Australians are leaving hubs like Sydney and Melbourne for other parts of the country amid a flush in immigration levels under Labor, according to official data. In the year 2024-2025, more than 33,000 residents left Sydney while 8,600 abandoned Melbourne. Moreover, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra are also experiencing net negative internal migration, revealed by…
Updated on: Apr 06, 2026 4:10:41 PM IST The National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. India’s stock market erased early losses to end higher today, on hopes of an US-Iran war ceasefire, with bank stocks leading gains due to favourable quarterly updates. The 30-share S&P BSE Sensex rose 1.07% to 74,106.85 even…
Augusta: The fearless goddess. That’s what the name Nirvika translates from Sanskrit. On Sunday, a day before the world’s finest golfers congregate at the Augusta National Golf Club for this week’s Masters, 14-year-old Nirvika Koduru lived up to her name as she blitzed the field in the girls’ 14-15 age category and won the Drive,…
