Bengaluru: Even though gold prices have eased from recent highs, demand in the run-up to Akshaya Tritiya (which falls on Sunday) remained subdued in the city, with jewellers reporting a 25% drop in bookings as buyers held back amid volatility and global uncertainty due to the West Asia conflict.After rising sharply to nearly Rs 15,000…
A good day to plant a seed for later. That’s the feeling. Jupiter supports your long term sense, and the Moon helps you spot what will be useful when rain comes, both real and emotional.Investment looks auspicious, especially something sensible and not flashy. Think long term, like choosing a strong umbrella before monsoon. You’ll thank…
Veteran actor Charles Dance is reportedly in talks to join Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman Part 2’. Best known for his ‘Game of Thrones’ role, Dance might portray Charles Dent, father to Harvey Dent, who will be played by Sebastian Stan. Scarlett Johansson is also slated to appear. The film is scheduled for an October 1,…
Chennai: Strict action will be taken against establishments that fail to grant paid leave to employees on April 23, the polling day in the state, the labour commissioner said in a release on Saturday.On the instructions of the Election Commission of India, all employers in the state — including industrial establishments, IT companies, shops and…
MUMBAI: At least one person was killed, and 10 others were injured after a group of people fell into a pit at an under-construction site in the Bhandup area, civic officials said on Friday.The incident took place around 11.30 pm on Thursday near Metro Mall, close to Janata Market, where a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA)…
Sunita Williams confirms participation in 130th Boston Marathon, returning after running it barefoot as a teenager and later completing it from space/ Image: Bostonglobe.com Sunita Williams will be among the runners in the 130th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, with the Boston Athletic Association confirming her participation in the race that stretches 26.2 miles…
Deepali Kusta Gawas and Roshni Rama Gaonkar defeated Punjab’s Meenakshi Soni and Diksha 20-22, 21-6, 15-12 Panaji: Goan teams made it to the semifinals of the U-17 National School Games Beach Volleyball Championship at Miramar in contrasting fashion on Wednesday.Narendra Vasudev Gaonkar and Vedant Devidas Kavlekar were the big favourites to win their boys quarterfinal…
Captain of Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer (Image Credit: IPL) Shreyas Iyer is one of the most compelling names in cricket right now. The way he has bossed the IPL has reignited calls from fans and pundits alike for his return to India’s T20I setup. But this surge is not built on one standout season alone….
UAE approves Foundayo obesity pill offering needle-free weight loss / Image: File In a major healthcare shift, the UAE has approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral obesity pill developed by Eli Lilly. The decision by the Emirates Drug Establishment places the country among the first globally to introduce a needle-free alternative to injectable weight-loss treatments.This…
The National Testing Agency has activated the scribe details submission window for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026. The portal, which went live on April 16, will remain accessible until April 21, 11:50 PM. Candidates opting to bring their own scribes must complete…
