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The week begins on a fairly balanced note. Income and expenses sit on the same scale, so you can breathe. Work and business feel average, not thrilling, not terrible. It’s the kind of start that asks you to be sensible, not dramatic. A long journey may get cancelled, and you might secretly feel relieved. Sometimes…
Ola Electric has rolled out a festive sales push ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, announcing limited-period offers under what it calls the ‘Ola Sona Weekend’. The company is offering benefits of up to Rs 50,000 across its electric two-wheeler range, along with a chance for customers to win a special gold-themed scooter. These prices, along with…
Guru is the greatest blessing of the Divine. One astrologer once told me, “Now a guru will enter your life.” I was sceptical, as I had not been exposed to spiritual gurus earlier, since my parents were atheists. Yet, during one of the lowest phases of my life, grace unfolded in an unexpected way. I happened to hear…
Felix “xQc” Lengyel had to suddenly stop his livestream on April 16, 2026, after falling sick during a training session. He was preparing for the Sidemen Charity Match 2026 alongside fellow streamer Nicholas “Jynxzi.” What started as a normal practice quickly turned worrying when xQc sat down and looked unable to continue. The stream, which…
Mumbai: ICICI Bank reported a net profit of Rs 13,701.7 crore for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2026, up 8.5% from Rs 12,629.6 crore in the year-ago period following an improvement in asset quality. The full-year net profit for FY26 rose 6.2% to Rs 50,146.6 crore from Rs 47,227.0 crore in FY25.Interest income for the…
US President Trump and India’s then-US envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu (File photo) NEW DELHI: Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s former ambassador to the United States, on Saturday expressed “great satisfaction and happiness” after US President Donald Trump congratulated him on his appointment as Delhi’s lieutenant governor and lauded his “deep commitment” to strengthening bilateral ties.Also Read…
Open, shut, open, shut: What’s up with Strait of Hormuz? Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after the US denied ending the blockades on ships coming to or going from the Iranian ports. Iran’s IRGC naval command said it will take firm action against what it called US “bad-faith violations,” adding that…
Chennai Super Kings’ Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Sanju Samson as a potential future captain of Chennai Super Kings, while making it clear that the wicketkeeper-batter must build his own legacy rather than inherit someone else’s. Reflecting on CSK’s leadership evolution, Ashwin pointed out that the transition has been…
As tensions rise in Middle East and vessel safety in the Strait of Hormuz comes under renewed focus, the flag a ship flies has emerged as a key factor in maritime security, regulation and state protection.Flagging a vessel means it is registered with a country and must comply with that nation’s maritime laws and regulations….
Chennai Super Kings finally have something tangible to hold on to this season. After a shaky start, two consecutive wins have given head coach Stephen Fleming the reassurance he was seeking. The results may not yet signal dominance, but they have halted the slide and restored belief within the group. The bigger takeaway is not…
