Brent crude fell 0.5% to $87.43 a barrel Oil prices extended their decline on Thursday as hopes of renewed Middle East diplomacy raised expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, easing concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude fell 0.5 per cent to $87.43 a barrel, heading for a fourth straight session of losses, while…
Actor Sonu Sood, actress Manisha Koirala and fashion designer Prabal Gurung have come forward to express solidarity with the people of Nepal as devastating floods ravaged towns, leaving many dead and over 400 missing.Sood, who has been personally championing various philanthropic and humanitarian work, took to social media to extend his support to those affected…
24-year-old NSUT student says software engineering career is over after degree setback A 24-year-old engineering student from New Delhi has taken to Reddit with a question that may resonate with many young professionals struggling with missed opportunities, academic setbacks and an uncertain job market: what happens when you have years of work experience but still…
NEW DELHI: Indian dressage rider Shruti Vora has sought the immediate intervention of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), alleging that the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) failed to process horse owner accreditation for the Asian Games despite receiving the required documents nearly two months before the deadline.In a letter addressed to the IOA, a copy…
For years, the dense loops of repetitive DNA clustered near the middle of chromosomes were treated as evolutionary clutter. According to the new study published in Nature, titled ‘Meiotic pairing through barcode-like satellite DNA repeats‘, researchers working with fruit flies have shown that this so-called satellite DNA forms a kind of barcode: a unique combination…
On August 27, 2026, the Aquarius Moon in Dhanishtha Nakshatra encourages forging new relationships and embracing creative pathways. Aligning individual aspirations with collective goals is essential for maximizing team success. This day is perfect for strategic networking, with astrological insights providing tailored guidance for each zodiac sign. Prioritize collaboration and shared ambitions to effectively tackle…
Reminiscent of American playwright Edward Albee’s work The Zoo Story, Park, written by Manav Kaul, takes an ordinary public space – a bench – and turns it into a metaphor for deeper questions of identity and belonging.The almost absurdist opening of the play immediately draws your attention. A man enters, speaking on the phone to…
MUMBAI: A day after Maharashtra Public Service Commission cancelled the recruitment process conducted for the posts of drug inspectors in the FDA department, NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar alleged that the question paper of the exam conducted in March was sold for Rs 40 lakh each to candidates and demanded an inquiry. Rohit Pawar has also…
Hyderabad: Telangana’s push to build a world-class sporting ecosystem received a boost on Wednesday with the Young India Physical Education and Sports University (YIPESU) signing an MoU with South Korea’s Korea National Sport University (KNSU), a partnership aimed at strengthening athlete training, sports science and high-performance sports education.Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday announced…
A battered Bypass road near Ruby Hospital—– Suparna Goswami Kolkata: Rain has opened up craters and potholes along Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, making travel challenging and jarring for commuters, especially motorists and bikers. Apart from craters and potholes, uneven road surfaces due to random patchwork done in the past has also added to the pain of…
