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MUMBAI: The minutes of the April meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reveal a panel that was deeply concerned about the downside risks to growth emanating from the West Asia conflict, even as it remained uniformly confident about the resilience of India’s macro fundamentals leading to the unanimous decision to hold rates.Governor Sanjay Malhotra…
A toddler’s life was saved after swallowing a full Hulk figurine, which was lodged in his stomach. Doctors successfully removed the toy via endoscopy, averting potential intestinal blockage. This incident underscores the critical role of parental instinct and the need for constant reassessment of toy safety as children explore their world. It began like many…
An astonishing underwater cave, discovered by diver Henri Cosquer in 1985 off the French Riviera, reveals over 500 Palaeolithic artworks dating back 19,000-27,000 years. Think of the sensation of diving into the clean blue water of the French Riviera, surrounded by the rocky cliffs of the Calanques. This is generally a place where tourists either…
There are a few movies that left an indelible impression on the Indian cinematic canvas. Released in 1994, ‘Bandit Queen’ is certainly one of them. Directed by Shekhar Kapoor, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Seema Biswas, and other talented artists, the movie has completed 32 years today. Celebrating the monumental success of the movie, Manoj Bajpayee walked…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Kavya Maran (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: In-form youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walked out with expectations of another blazing start, but Sunrisers Hyderabad had other plans in their IPL 2026 clash. The 15-year-old prodigy, known for taking bowlers apart from the outset, endured a rare failure as he fell for a golden duck.SRH…
A nationwide Bharat Bandh called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions began at midnight on Thursday, triggering concerns among students and parents across the country. With large-scale participation expected and road disruptions reported in several regions, the key question this morning is clear: Are schools and colleges closed today?The 24-hour strike is…
Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar is known for his fearless opinions and speaking his mind. The ‘Sholay’ writer once again sparked a debate by questioning the idea of women covering their faces. Speaking at a recent event, Akhtar questioned the social logic behind women being expected to cover their faces. The session was attended…
NEW DELHI: Ramzan and Easter are important dates in the calendars of several fruits and vegetables exporters to West Asia and Europe. Some of them, in fact, source seeds and grow vegetables meant specially for Europe as Jan to April is lean season for cultivation there.“We were ready with our consignments of onions for Europe,…
The wait for ‘Spider-Noir’ is almost over. The first trailer for the upcoming live-action Marvel series starring Nicolas Cage has been unveiled today, offering a striking and atmospheric glimpse into one of the most distinctive superhero projects in recent memory.The trailer, released on the show’s official social media handles, introduces Cage as Ben Reilly, an…
Suyash sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a statement performance on Monday in IPL 2026, dismantling Delhi Capitals in a one-sided contest that will be remembered as much for its records as its dominance. At the heart of it was young spinner Suyash Sharma, who etched his name into the league’s history…
