CHENNAI: Toy prices are rising ahead of the summer holidays as the West Asia conflict pushes up crude-linked raw material costs, making the season more expensive for parents. Prices in some categories have already increased. Shabbir Gabajiwala, president of The All India Toy Manufacturers Association (TAITMA), said toy prices could rise 10%-40%, depending on plastic…
Virat Kohli in the RCB dugout at Wankhede Stadium. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may have roared back to winning ways with a commanding 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, but the spotlight quickly shifted to a worrying development involving Virat Kohli.The RCB talisman, who scored a composed 50…
The buzz around the highly anticipated super hero film ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ has only heightened post the recent test screenings. The film, directed by the Russo Brothers, was reportedly screened for a select audience, who have all come out singing praise of the film. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ BEST Marvel film yetAccording to industry insider @MyTimeToShineH, Marvel Studios…
Domestic equity markets are expected to track stock‑specific action on Monday amid a steady macro backdrop. While selective activity is likely in the electric vehicle (EV) space following policy-related developments, market attention remains firmly on large infrastructure, energy, financial and pharmaceutical names that announced key business updates. Adani Green Energy will be watched after reporting…
Gold and silver prices declined in international markets on Monday (April 13), pressured by a firmer US dollar and rising bond yields as escalating geopolitical tensions lifted oil prices and clouded the inflation outlook. COMEX gold futures fell 1.1% to $4,734.60 per ounce in the latest trade. Silver futures dropped 2.63% to $74.47 per ounce,…
Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall. Source link
By the beginning of the 15th century, China possessed the most formidable navy that had ever existed. This fleet, known as the Treasure Fleet, was under the command of Admiral Zheng He and made journeys into the Indian Ocean, travelling to East Africa and even the Middle East. It was a clear indication of the…
BENGALURU: Even as TCS saw its headcount fall by nearly 24,000 in FY26, CHRO Sudeep Kunnumal said the entire decline cannot be attributed to last year’s restructuring. He added that the company has already made 25,000 campus offers and remains on track to hire around 40,000 freshers annually. “Last year, we onboarded 44,000 trainees. We…
R Vaishali (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: A round-robin format like the Candidates was always going to have a fair share of surprises for every player, and India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu was served a cold one on Sunday evening at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus.Just twenty-four hours earlier, we were celebrating…
Tom Dumont, the talented guitarist of No Doubt, has courageously shared his battle with early-onset Parkinson’s disease at the age of 58. After grappling with symptoms for some time, he has finally embraced his diagnosis. Despite this new chapter in his life, Dumont’s love for music shines brightly, and he expresses unwavering optimism, declaring his…
