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Well into the third month of the Iran war, earlier assumptions of a short-lived conflict, have now been negated. Over the past week, even as physical shortages of oil seem to have eased, oil’s price for March 2027 delivery has risen nearly 10% to $83/barrel. It is now prudent to start measuring the impact on…
Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: As defending champions India prepare for a high-stakes Super 8 showdown against South Africa in Ahmedabad, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has pinpointed the technical and tactical adjustments Abhishek Sharma must make to overcome his alarming slump at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
For the annual Karwa Chauth festival, Priyanka Chopra enjoyed an extraordinary celebration courtesy of her husband Nick Jonas, who whisked her away in his private jet for a breathtaking view above the clouds to break her fast. She enthusiastically recounted this enchanting surprise on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show,’ where she also shared heartwarming anecdotes…
Real estate developers in Kolkata have urged the Centre to use the Union Budget to recalibrate housing policies to reflect rising land and construction costs, calling for higher tax benefits for homebuyers and a long-pending revision of the affordable housing definition to revive demand, especially in the mid-income segment, PTI reported.With the Budget set to…
A new study reveals ‘quiet quitting,’ where employees do only the bare minimum, is on the rise. Researchers link this trend to a perceived lack of control, job dissatisfaction, and burnout, especially post-pandemic. Employers can combat this by giving employees a voice, autonomy, and ensuring their contributions feel valued, fostering a more engaged workforce. Are…
A tiny silhouette against a blazing Sun with a commercial jet is cutting across the solar disc at the exact centre, looks like a random lucky shot, but the reality is far more complex. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has captured what many are calling one of the rarest solar transit images ever recorded. The image shows…
International travel for Indian citizens has become easier over the years, with many countries offering e-visas, visa-on-arrival facilities, and relaxed entry requirements. Yet there is one destination where the situation is completely different. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, for Indian passport holders, travel to Yemen is not just discouraged, it is officially banned…
Pakistan’s nuclear programme, from its inception in the 1970s, was fundamentally shaped by theft, deception, and systematic proliferation, involving not only individual scientists but also the country’s political leadership, military establishment, and intelligence agencies. At the centre of this programme was Abdul Qadeer Khan, popularly described as the “father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb.” Khan, with…
US President Donald Trump on Monday slammed Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy”, escalating tensions between the White House and the Vatican.Trump criticised the pontiff’s stance on global issues, particularly accusing him of being soft on Iran’s nuclear ambitions and opposing US military actions abroad. He also took…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Tuesday carried out safe immediate evacuation of passengers using slides of its Hyderabad -Chandigarh flight after a personal electronic device (PED) caught fire. Smoke from a bag was detected when the aircraft had come to a halt and passengers were yet to disembark.“On May 5, 2026, while IndiGo flight 6E 108…
