The rupee appreciated 15 paise to close at 95.81 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday as crude oil prices retreated from their elevated levels on improved global risk sentiment amid expectations of diplomatic talks between the US and Iran. Forex traders said the Indian rupee firmed on weak crude oil prices amid hopes of…
Festive spending is expected to pick up as India heads into the key Navratri-Dussehra-Diwali shopping period, with businesses across fashion, jewellery, beauty and gifting anticipating stronger demand. But the nature of spending is changing, with consumers looking for products that offer repeat use, quality and value rather than purchases meant for a single occasion. The…
Report reveals that a 2024 agreement between Russia and Iran sought to develop financial, nuclear ties A non-public Russian government document shows Moscow was working to build a broad economic and strategic partnership with Iran, including alternative financial channels that could help the two countries reduce their exposure to Western sanctions.The 44-page Russian-language document, titled…
Priscilla Chan’s education initiative, The Primary School, is closing after a decade of operations and reportedly more than $125 million in funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Founded to combine education with healthcare and family support, the project sought to address challenges affecting children’s development and learning. Following the closure announcement, CZI committed more…
India confirmed their fourth medal at the 2026 Asian Games, and a historic one at that, when Suchika Tariyal clinched a historic bronze in the women’s MMA -60kg semifinal. With MMA making its Asian Games debut, Suchika made up for Varun Sanyal’s disqualification less than 24 hours ago by first assuring India of a medal…
California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation (Image Credit: Department of Fish and Wildlife, State of California) A 640-acre desert landscape could become a refuge for one of Southern California’s most recognisable trees as the climate changes. California has acquired 640 acres of western Joshua tree habitat northwest of Pioneertown in…
Malayalam actor Anaswara Rajan is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Telugu romantic drama ‘Itllu Arjuna’. During a recent press meet attended by the film’s cast and crew, Anaswara had an unexpected reaction to a question directed at her. A video of the moment has since surfaced online, with her surprised response and…
When Indian breads come to mind, naan, roti, paratha and kulcha often take centre stage. They are familiar, widely available and deeply woven into the country’s food culture. But travel further south and the idea of what counts as a bread becomes far more varied. Across Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,…
Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Paramount , Warner Bros. Discovery — Shares jumped over 5.8% and 7%, respectively after The Wall Street Journal reported over the weekend that Paramount and California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta discussed settlement details over a lawsuit that was blocking the merger between the two media giants….
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) on Monday (September 21) said it struck gas at the deepwater well MN-DW18-1-H-D in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin off the Odisha coast on September 18. The well was drilled to a target depth of 1,623 metres and recorded the gas strike at the 1,441-1,452 metre interval. The…
