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Speeding biker kills bank employee in Bengaluru BENGALURU: A 27-year-old staffer with a private sector bank located on Dr Rajkumar Road succumbed to injuries after a speeding Bullet motorbike rammed into her opposite the bank on Monday. The deceased was Yogeshwari, a resident of Kempegowda Layout, Laggere. The motorist, identified as Deepak from Ulsoor, is…
In the national capital, petrol continued to be priced at Rs 94.77 per litre, while diesel held steady at Rs 87.67 per litre. (AI image) Petrol, diesel prices today: Amid US-Iran war and continued transit issues via the Strait of Hormuz, countries around the world have been forced to either raise petrol, diesel, gas prices…
Scientists have discovered ancient DNA, some dating back two million years. This DNA, found in Siberian permafrost and Greenland ice, offers a glimpse into Earth’s past. There is something quite magical about the idea of the time capsule. We imagine metallic containers buried underground in school yards full of letters and old coins. However, nature…
The day starts with that familiar Aries rush, but the ground feels a little slippery. The Moon sits awkwardly against your sign, and Saturn’s dry influence makes small issues look bigger than they are.You’ll find yourself spending time on damage control, at home and outside. A sibling may act jealous or try to provoke you,…
Harvard postpones vote on grade limits Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) has postponed a highly anticipated vote on a contentious proposal to cap A grades, citing the need for extended faculty discussion. According to The Harvard Crimson, the proposal—designed to address grade inflation at Harvard College—was initially scheduled to be voted on…
AriesThis week, I don’t rush what needs time.I’m sorry for reacting before thinking much.Please forgive me for pushing when slowing down would have helped.Thank you for teaching me steadiness.I love you for staying grounded.TaurusThis week, I allow small changes without resisting them.I’m sorry for holding on just to feel secure.Please forgive me for fearing what…
Mani Shankar Aiyar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar stirred another row on Sunday after he said Hindutva is “Hinduism in paranoia,” which drew a strong response from the ruling BJP. During the debate on “Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva”, hosted by the Calcutta Debating Circle, Aiyar said Hindutva is a BJP…
Barely a day into his India visit, Dominic Richard Harrison — better known to the world as Yungblud — has already eaten a vada pav, sat in a taxi, played cricket with locals, and soaked in the energy of the city. And he has already made plans for his next visit. “I will be here…
As India’s startup ecosystem matures, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) continue to be one of the most effective tools for attracting and retaining talent. For young companies operating with limited cash flows, ESOPs help balance ambition with affordability. However, how these stock options are taxed continues to play a decisive role in how valuable they…
NEW DELHI: India and Russia can now station 3,000 troops and a limited number of naval ships and aircraft in each other’s territory as part of an agreement that was signed between New Delhi and Moscow in Feb 2025 and that has been in force since Jan 12 this year, Russia’s official legal information portal…
