US inflation climbed to a fresh three-year high in May, driven largely by rising energy prices linked to global supply disruptions following the Iran conflict, according to official data released on Wednesday.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.2% in May compared to a year earlier, up from 3.8% in April, the US labour department said.It…
There are many ways to measure a civilisation, but one of the more reliable methods is to examine what it does with cats. Cleopatra had Egypt, the Nile, Roman generals losing their minds in her general direction, and a place in history so large that Elizabeth Taylor needed four hours and several costume changes to…
Veteran playback singer S Janaki, fondly known as the Nightingale of South India, passed away at the age of 88. She breathed her last at Apollo Hospital in Mysuru after battling age-related ailments. Popularly called Janaki Amma, the legendary singer had declined the Padma Bhushan—India’s third-highest civilian honour—in 2013, saying the recognition had come too…
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Get ready to bask in some well-deserved respect today! Your efforts will catch the eye of your superiors, who are likely to offer their support and maybe even a chance to boost your income. Just remember, while your little ones might push your buttons, maintaining a calm dialogue at home will go a long way….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused Jawaharlal Nehru of “prioritising appeasement over national self-respect”, claiming that he “opposed” the restoration of the Somnath Temple. hled a roadshow. The event drew large crowds of supporters who lined the route to greet the prime minister, while authorities deployed extensive security arrangements at key points…
More water isn’t always the answer; sometimes the damage is already happening below the surface.Image Credits: Google Gemini You water your plant, but it still looks sad, so you water it again. It keeps drooping. The leaves turn yellow. Something is clearly wrong, but the ground is soaking wet, so more water can’t be the…
The rupee extended its gains for a second straight session on Friday, closing 7 paise higher at 94.33 against the US dollar as optimism around India-US trade negotiations supported sentiment, though a stronger dollar and lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped gains.The local currency opened at 94.30 against the greenback and traded in a range of 94.20-94.52…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was not included in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s starting XI against Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru, but he was named among the Impact Players, meaning he could still come in to bat if needed. His absence at the start comes after he picked up an ankle injury in RCB’s previous match against…
State-owned Nalco is open to venturing into mining of rare earth elements (REEs) with its bid advisor conducting due diligence on domestic auctions for REEs, magnesium and chromite blocks, its CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh Monday said. The move signals National Aluminium Company Ltd’s (Nalco) diversification strategy beyond bauxite and alumina, targeting high-value critical minerals essential…
