The global gold mining industry continued its important influence on the commodities market by possessing some of the biggest gold mines in the world. Overall production was quite substantial, backed up by major mines situated in North America, Africa, Asia, and Russia. Based on reports provided by the industry and mined from S&P Global and…
KOLKATA: Ahead of the May 4 counting of votes for the assembly elections, key rivals Trinamool and BJP in Bengal sparred and flagged incidents of ‘lax security and blacked-out CCTV footage’ at EVM strongrooms on Saturday.Tension flared at Barasat Govt College in North 24 Parganas district on Saturday after the CCTV monitoring display reportedly went…
Indian-origin philanthropist Anil Kochhar announced he would pay the education loan of 176 graduate students of NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles where his father studied. Indian-American philanthropist Anil Kochhar who was the speaker at the graduation ceremony of North Carolina State University Wilson College of Textiles on May 8, surprised the 176 graduates by…
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly appointed chairman of selectors Habibul Bashar said on Tuesday that he wants veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the country and continue playing for at least two more years, with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the country’s Awami…
May is the ideal time to create a vibrant, layered garden that supports local wildlife. Combining tall Shasta daisies with low-growing petunias offers a visually appealing display and attracts diverse pollinators. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons With the warm, gentle days of May set in, gardeners all over the United States feel that familiar desire to…
Driving the news President Donald Trump’s China visit is coming at a time when the US-Iran war is at a stalemate. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing disruptions all across the world, with no end in sight. Many analysts think that Xi Jinping will have more cards when he meets Trump in…
It is a fact that India is home to more than 70% of the world’s wild tiger population. Wildlife enthusiasts and tiger lovers from across the globe visit national parks in India just to get a glimpse of the apex predator. But spotting a tiger in the wild still depends on various factors including time,…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated the operational guidelines for Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 (Taxable), replacing the earlier norms issued in 2020. The revised rules took effect from April 2 and apply to banks and other authorised entities that issue and service these bonds. The changes largely focus on improving processes, tightening…
Buddha Purnima 2026 on May 1: Full school holiday list and summer vacation updates in India School Holiday May 2026: As of April 30, 2026, schools across India are following a mix of gazetted holidays, weekend offs and state-specific summer vacation schedules. Buddha Purnima, a gazetted holiday, falls on Friday, May 1, 2026, marking the…
Actress Mehreen Pirzada’s residence in Mumbai beautifully balances her Punjabi heritage with the pulse of city life. Richly adorned with personal photographs that sparkle with fond memories, the home showcases a captivating dark green and white kitchen, complete with whimsical travel-themed fridge magnets. Actor and model Mehreen Pirzada has made her name working in Telugu…
