Indian stock markets are likely to open lower on Thursday after oil prices rose sharply in the previous session amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran. GIFT Nifty futures stood at 23,270 points at 8:02 am, IST, signalling a weak start for the Nifty 50. Brent crude traded at $102.53 a barrel, down 0.54%,…
Puducherry: Sam Konstas may be only 20, but the Australian opener has already experienced the highs and scrutiny that are part and parcel of top-flight cricket.His Test debut against India in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy brought him instant fame when he took on Jasprit Bumrah with his audacious approach and smashed a 65-ball 60 that…
In 1998, David Mason became the first person to walk solo across the Australian continent, completing an eight-month, 5,500-kilometre journey accompanied by three camels. The 236-day trek later earned him the 1999 Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year award. Seventeen years on, Mason flew to Broome for an emotional reunion with Kabul, the last surviving…
If you have more herbs than you can realistically use within a few weeks, freezing is a better option than trying to keep them fresh indefinitely. Chop the herbs, place them in an ice-cube tray and cover with water or a little oil. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe container or bag. Frozen…
Each sign of the zodiac has its own set of traits that help to define their personalities and set them apart from each other. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the beginning of the day? Keep reading to find out if today will be lucky for you.ARIESNow…
Hayley Williams talks about Chad Gilbert for the first time fter his passing and calls him a great person. (Instagram) Hayley Williams is finally opening up about her ex-partner, Chad Gilbert, days after his passing. She remembered New Found Glory for his influence and legacy days after he left for his heavenly abode after battling…
Nihal Sarin and Savitha Shri (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz and Michal Walusza for FIDE) NEW DELHI: India will look back at Nihal Sarin’s loss before the rest day and wonder what might have happened had he taken a few more minutes — he had plenty of time on the clock, more than enough to have…
CDSCO warns against misuse of painkillers, antibiotics over kidney disease risk. (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: Taking painkillers repeatedly for everyday aches or antibiotics without proper medical advice could put people at risk of kidney complications and other adverse effects, prompting the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to issue a fresh advisory on their rational…
Oil prices had slipped below $100 a barrel on Wednesday. Oil prices edged lower on Thursday after rising about 4% in the previous session, as investors assessed signs that Iran remained open to diplomacy to end its war with the US, although the two sides remain far apart on the terms of a possible agreement.At…
Temporary restraining order granted against Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver. (Image Credit: @dollyparton on Instagram) Hours after filing a complaint with the court, a Tennessee judge officially granted Dolly Parton’s estate a temporary restraining order against her nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company. The news also comes after he and his entire team…
