Crude oil prices tumbled on Thursday towards pre-war levels as tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz picked up, easing earlier supply concerns. After surging past $126 per barrel during the Middle East crisis, oil has now fallen sharply, slipping back towards the $70 mark.Around 7 am IST, Brent crude stood at $72.90, down 1.14%…
From ‘Vaishali’ to ‘Mouna Ragam’: When rain became a character in films Rain has played a unique role in majority of the films all over the world. While it mostly appears as part of the narrative many filmmakers have used it as a storytelling device that influences characters and events.In films such as ‘Singin’ in…
Morocco survived a major scare from Haiti before securing a 4-2 victory on Wednesday, coming from behind twice to book a place in the FIFA World Cup round of 32.Substitutes Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine played crucial roles late in the match, scoring decisive goals as Morocco ended Haiti’s hopes of earning their first-ever point…
Things are beginning to settle for you today, Capricorn. The tightness in your chest, that stems from a multitude of responsibilities and a lack of clear answers, is beginning to relax. Saturn your ruler provides structure, while the Moon assists in bringing useful connections close to your fingertips. Anxiety doesn’t vanish by magic, but it…
New Delhi: Launching a citywide crackdown on coaching institutes, Delhi govt has ordered extensive safety inspections across major coaching hubs and warned of strict action against centres found violating norms.As part of an immediate enforcement drive, Delhi’s minister for education, higher education and technical education, Ashish Sood, directed Delhi Development Authority, MCD, Delhi Fire Service…
Accused Roshan Suvarna (L) MUMBAI: A 21-year-old clothing store staffer returning home during heavy rain was stabbed to death by a 30-year-old co-passenger following an argument over keeping the door closed in a first class coach of a Churchgate-Nalasopara train Tuesday night.Police sources said Roshan Suvarna of Mira-Bhayander felt humiliated after being told off for…
Bengaluru: Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka’s enterprise AI startup, Hang Ten Systems, has raised $32 million in seed funding. Mayfield led the round, with a strategic investment from Aramco Ventures and participation from a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will be deployed to expand the company’s team and deepen its engagement with global…
Chennai: Equitas Small Finance Bank will raise a cumulative Rs 1,750 crore through Non-Convertible Debt Securities and Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP).The board of the city-based Small Finance Bank gave its nod for the purpose on Wednesday. In a regulatory filing, it said, the board approved the proposal to seek the approval through enabling resolutions at…
Jangaon: In a tragic incident, a 16-month-old baby girl lost her life after accidentally falling into a water sump in front of the house in Ambedkar Nagar in Jangaon town on Wednesday. Upon learning of the child’s death, her grandmother reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest and died. The deceased baby girl was identified as M…
Villagers have told the CEC that these encroachments have disrupted a centuries-old drainage network and increased the risk of flooding in the area Faridabad: Seven drainage channels that carry rainwater from the Aravali hills to Surajkund lake have been “encroached” upon in Anangpur village.Seeking restoration of the watercourses and removal of obstructions, residents of Anangpur…
