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March CPI inflation: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the month of March 2026 rose marginally to 3.40%, up from 3.21% in February. The annual inflation rate, measured by the All India Consumer Price Index with base year 2024, stood at 3.40% (provisional) in March 2026 compared to March 2025. Rural inflation was recorded…
Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) CHANDIGARH: Cooper Connolly, the 22-year-old Australian allrounder who has turned heads in his debut IPL for the Punjab Kings, embodies a rare blend of youthful swagger and quiet introspection.In a format that prizes power above all, Connolly is sticking to his guns, letting the game…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) received a slight scare during their 18-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday after Virat Kohli was seen spending time off the field due to an ankle concern.Kohli, who had earlier played a knock of 50 off 38 balls, did…
India’s white-collar job market closed FY’26 with an 8% annual rise in hiring, marking a clear recovery after a muted year. However, beneath the upbeat numbers lies a deeper shift—non-IT sectors are driving growth, AI/ML demand is surging at high salary bands, and Tier-II cities are steadily emerging as new employment hubs, reshaping India’s hiring…
At Dacoit’s success meet, Nag Ashwin praised Mrunal Thakur’s acting, comparing her to Madhubala-Smita Patil era and urging better roles. The Shaneil Deo film stars Adivi Sesh, her, Anurag Kashyap; mixed reviews, ₹40cr in 3 days. Next: Kalki 2, her Hai Jawani… with Varun June 5. Filmmaker Nag Ashwin gave a heartfelt shoutout to Mrunal…
Forget grand gestures; small, daily acts of love are the true secret to lasting relationships, research reveals. Expressing affection, even in simple ways like a kiss or hug, significantly boosts feelings of being loved. This, in turn, enhances overall happiness and well-being, creating stronger connections than infrequent grand displays. Spread more love, feel more loved….
While investors fret over a potential software rout due to ‘explosion’ of AI technology, one of Microsoft’s top executive has pushed back against fears of an enterprise software decline. According to Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Experiences + Devices Group, AI agents will still require software licenses, which addresses concerns that AI-driven job…
Today is a call to action, with Saturn pushing you to showcase your skills while the Moon challenges your patience. The key to success lies in tackling those dull but necessary tasks and keeping up with follow-ups. Relationships are your safe haven—trust and support abound, but steer clear of making extravagant promises. This day asks…
There was no indication ever in my life that I love animals …unless they were curried or roasted. I have nothing against them, and I think all “leisure” pursuits which target them like hunting, fishing is just not right. But in my own self-serving moral zoological radar, I made an allowance for poultry, bleating livestock…
Stock market outlook (AI image) Indian stock markets have been bleeding for over a year now, with global economic volatility, Donald Trump administration’s tariffs, and now the US-Iran war weighing on investor sentiment. In such a scenario, investors have only one question – where is Sensex headed this year?Morgan Stanley believes the Sensex has the…
