A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to stop buying gold for a year in the national interest, GTRI backed the appeal, saying surging gold imports are straining India’s foreign exchange reserves and widening its trade imbalance. In its report, the think tank said, “GTRI has supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal asking…
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt purchased the nearly 1,600-square-foot apartment in 2024 for $5 million before selling it in June 2026. (Photo: Google Maps) Actors John Krasinski and Emily Blunt have sold their ninth-floor apartment at The Standish, a luxury residential building in Brooklyn Heights, for $6.5 million. The off-market deal, completed in June 2026,…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran against attempting to restart its nuclear programme, saying Tehran would face severe consequences if it moves to establish new nuclear facilities.In an interview with NBC News at the White House, Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader should be “very worried” amid indications that Tehran may be considering setting…
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts, remains a site of true crime and paranormal interest. Visitors report unexplained phenomena and sensations within the historic murder location. These experiences are often attributed to residual hauntings from the violent events of 1892. Psychological factors and the unsolved mystery also contribute to the house’s dark allure….
Ameesha Patel fondly remembers Amrish Puri as witty, warm and fatherly on the sets of ‘Gadar’, despite her nerves during their intense first scene together. She recalls him defending her against director Anil Sharma’s laddoo suggestion, calling it a beautiful memory she cherishes forever. Few actors in Bollywood history have owned the role of a…
People walk past the British cruise ship Ambition, as French authorities ordered 1,700 passengers & crew to stay on board due to a gastrointestinal illness outbreak, in Bordeaux, France French authorities on Wednesday eased restrictions on passengers aboard the British cruise ship Ambition after tests confirmed that a gastrointestinal virus, potentially norovirus and not hantavirus,…
In a major milestone, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai, Maharashtra has been voted Asia-Pacific’s Best Airport for Departures. The airport was chosen in the over 40-million passengers category at the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Awards presented by Airports Council International. The recognition highlights the airport’s commitment to excellence in…
Counting halls have their own unique atmosphere. On 4 May 2026, in Kolkata, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s mood was one of confirmation rather than surprise. Throughout the morning, the vote leads remained steady, then grew wider, eventually forming a pattern evident in the final weeks of the campaign for anyone paying attention. The cadre entering…
“For anyone who leads you to this world has deceived you, and anyone who leads you to works alone makes you weary, and anyone who leads you to God has befriended you,” said Hazrat Ibn Abbād al‑Rundī (1333–1390), a Sufi mystic. The world, al-dunya, with all its trappings of beauty, may seem tempting, but pursuit…
Calcutta University declares BCom Semester V 2025 results for CCF and CBCS students Calcutta University Result 2026: The University of Calcutta has announced the BCom Semester V Examination 2025 results for students enrolled under the CCF and CBCS curriculum. The results have been published online for the 2025-26 academic session through the university’s official examination…