In a boost for sea diplomacy, an Indian Navy fast attack craft, INS Kalpeni, has arrived at Gan in the Addu Atoll, marking a significant step in the ongoing maritime engagement between India and the Maldives. In another trip, Navy’s INS Sudarshini arrived at Las Palmas in Canary Islands on April 23, as part of…
Forests seem sturdy and solid from the outside, but there might be something happening silently underneath. Some fungi can cause trees to decay internally and leave them weakened without showing any sign of it. Researchers are cautioning us that these seemingly insignificant beings could be pointing towards a more serious environmental problem, which is global…
Mini India has announced that it has started accepting bookings for the new 2026 Mini Cooper Convertible JCW Pack. Interested customers can book the car by visiting their nearest Mini dealership and paying a token amount of Rs 1.5 lakh. The launch will take place sometime this month, with deliveries expected to begin in May…
CHENNAI: Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam missed the majority mark of 118 by just 10 seats. A closer look at the results show that in at least a dozen constituencies, TVK lost by margins so small that a minor swing could have changed the outcome. In one seat, the defeat margin was under 300 votes….
Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…
Indian snacks have a charm that is hard to resist. They arrive in familiar forms, yet each carries its own regional identity, cooking style and mood. A samosa is not just a pastry; it is the language of tea-time. A plate of dhokla is not just steamed cake; it is softness, tang and comfort in…
By Vikram Subburaj The pause in the US-Iran conflict on April 8 has triggered a coordinated repricing across global markets. The sequence is visible in the data. Brent crude fell to $91.7-$94.4 per barrel, thereby marking a one-day decline of about 14-16%. The US dollar index declined by about 1.0-1.1% to around 98.8. This was…
Over the years, Elliot Page, best known for The Umbrella Academy, has been open about his journey as a transgender man and his experiences growing up queer. From struggling with his identity to coming out and living his truth, the actor has navigated a deeply personal path. In a recent interview, he spoke about these…
How heatwaves are affecting children’s health and learning (AI representational) Summer vacations once felt endless. Afternoons moved lazily under the whirring sound of ceiling fans, Doordarshan cartoons played somewhere in the background, and mothers called out from balconies asking children to return home before the streetlights came on. Mangoes cooled inside steel buckets filled with…
Market sentiment in Indian equities is hovering near historic lows, even as valuations have turned more reasonable following recent corrections, according to Vikash Kumar Jain, Head of Research at CLSA. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Jain said that while Indian markets have seen a sharp shift in positioning amid global volatility, valuations are no longer a major…
