The Middle East crisis has left oil markets on edge, and the volatility is expected to continue. Prices are likely to stay high, even as forecasts vary on how long the surge will last, with the ongoing conflict still disrupting global supplies. Prices edged lower on Friday but held firmly above the $100 mark, reflecting…
Dr. Suman Chakraborty, Director, IIT Kharagpur When Suman Chakraborty assumed office as Director of Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2025, it marked the culmination of a distinguished academic journey built on excellence, innovation, and purpose. Yet, his story is not defined merely by administrative leadership. Long before taking charge of one of India’s premier…
Brokerage firm CLSA has initiated coverage on ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC) with an ‘Outperform’ rating and a price target of ₹3,500 per share. The target implies a potential upside of over 11% from the stock’s last closing level on Wednesday. CLSA said ICICI Prudential AMC is one of India’s largest and most profitable…
India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra. (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: Dr Adille Sumariwalla, an ex officio member of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), has defended the move requiring athletes to obtain approval from the governing body before signing an endorsement deal.In a circular issued on April 2, AFI notified its state units, chief…
Indian-origin restaurant owner in North Carolina arrested for attempt to murder wife. An Indian-origin restaurant owner in North Carolina is facing charged of attempt to murder his wife after a domestic violence incident got reported to the police as their daughter called the 911 when 49-year-old Mathivanan Pothiyappan started chasing his wife on the road….
A steady increase in liver disease cases across younger age groups and smaller cities is prompting insurers to reassess health coverage norms, as claims rise and treatment costs escalate alongside changing lifestyle risks. Industry data indicates that claims related to liver ailments have doubled over the past three years, while treatment costs have increased by…
EasyJet flight halted before takeoff as weight limits trigger last-minute chaos Safety concern halts flight from Southend to Malaga An EasyJet flight from London Southend Airport to Malaga delayed its departure on Saturday morning after crew determined that the aircraft exceeded safe operating weight under prevailing conditions. Because of this, safety margins dipped below acceptable…
Gold appears poised to extend its rally toward the 155,000 level in the upcoming sessions. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may sustain their up move in the coming sessions, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On the weekly…
Actor Karunas shared a heartwarming anecdote about Suriya’s profound support during his wife’s difficult pregnancy, even praying for their child’s safe arrival. Years later, Suriya lauded Karunas’ son, Ken, for his film ‘Youth,’ calling him like his own son. This touching display of friendship and mentorship continues to resonate with fans. Actor Karunas recently revealed…
FILE (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) Mark Zuckerberg‘s Meta has released Muse Spark, the company’s first-ever artificial model from one of its highest-paid teams, Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Mark Zuckerberg assembled its Superintelligence Labs team last year under Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang. In June 2025, Facebook founder Zuckerberg hired Wang as part of a $14…
