US stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday as surging oil prices and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.Shortly after opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.1 per cent to 46,879.09. The broader S&P 500 declined 1.0 per cent to 6,706.10, while the…
File photo of Dhakshineswar Suresh. (Image: SAI) NEW DELHI: Rising tennis star Dhakshineswar Suresh has been included in the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) following his standout performance in India’s recent Davis Cup Qualifiers victory over the Netherlands in February.The decision was taken during the 169th meeting of the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) under the…
Texas journalist and whistleblower Sara Gonzales, in her latest YouTube video, revealed a list of H-1B job titles that she found ‘crazy’ and said that it is not only Indian software engineers ‘exploiting’ the H-1B visa program, but there are also others. Gonzales started her own investigation into the H-1B employers as she visited some…
Linda McMahon flags stricter monitoring of foreign donations to US universities Universities across the United States could face tighter scrutiny over foreign financial contributions as federal authorities move to strengthen enforcement of disclosure rules governing overseas donations to higher education institutions.In a recent interview with Fox Business, US Education Secretary Linda McMahon indicated that the…
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned emotional as he mourned the loss of a “very dear friend”. The veteran actor took to his personal blog on Thursday to share a heartfelt note remembering his late friend and the bond they shared. In his emotional message, Amitabh described his friend as someone who always found a solution even…
It’s a story that feels like it was written in two different genres: it started as a glossy, Paris-set romance and ended as a somber, legal drama in a Bandra courtroom.On March 11, 2026, the “happily ever after” for Hansika Motwani and Sohael Khaturiya officially reached its final chapter. While the world remembers the viral…
BENGALURU: Isro Thursday said it successfully conducted a sea-level hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at 22-tonne thrust at the Isro Propulsion Complex on March 10.The CE20 engine powers the upper cryogenic stage of the LVM-3 launch vehicle. The latest test was carried out using a nozzle protection system and a multi-element igniter.“Earlier, sea-level…
Fixed term employment is steadily emerging as a mainstream form of hiring. (AI image) India’s world of work is changing. Businesses today operate in an environment marked by rapid technological shifts, evolving geopolitical dynamics, seasonal demand cycles, project‑based work and intense global competition. Geopolitical realignments, supply‑chain reconfiguration and cross‑border regulatory developments are influencing how organisations…
Pooja Bhatt began her journey in cinema as an actor under the guidance of her father, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. The father-daughter duo did some memorable work together like ‘Sadak’, ‘Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin’ and ‘Zakhm’. After making a mark for herself as an actor, Pooja also became a producer. Now she’s also a podcast…
Kavya Maran, co-owner and head of SunRisers Leeds (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by SunRisers Leeds for £190,000 at the Hundred Player Auction 2026 on Thursday, putting an end to speculation that teams linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL) might avoid signing Pakistani players. The franchise,…
