India is confident that trade will continue uninterrupted even after the US announced sanctions on Iran (representative image) India, the world’s biggest rice exporter, is confident its rice trade with Iran can withstand the threat of tougher US sanctions, with shipments continuing despite higher prices and months of war-related disruption.Rice accounts for nearly two-thirds of…
India pacer Arshdeep Singh is hoping his return to first-class cricket can strengthen his case for a Test debut. The 27-year-old, who has played 18 ODIs and 91 T20Is, had not played a red-ball game for nearly a year before featuring in the 2026 Duleep Trophy.Arshdeep played a key role in North Zone’s 52-run win…
Regina Cassandra has found herself at the centre of a social media controversy after a video from a recent inauguration event surfaced online. The actress is seen at the event while a helper appears to carry her footwear, and the visuals have drawn criticism from a section of users. The clip quickly spread across social…
New York City restaurants are giving discarded oyster shells a second life by keeping hundreds of pounds of them out of landfills every day and sending them to a project rebuilding oyster reefs across New York Harbor. The Billion Oyster Project collects more than 300,000 pounds of shells from participating restaurants each year, equivalent to…
Caltech scientists found a surprising way to get medicines into the brain; find out what it is and how it works Getting medicines into the brain is one of the biggest challenges in treating neurological disorders. The blood-brain barrier, a protective layer lining the brain’s blood vessels, is designed to keep harmful substances out —…
White sneakers can lose their fresh look surprisingly quickly. A few walks outside can leave the soles grey, while small scuffs and dark marks can make an otherwise clean pair look worn out. Before reaching for a specialist cleaner, there is a simple household option you may already have in the bathroom. Plain white toothpaste…
The festivities of Raksha Bandhan in 2026 will unfold on distinct dates across the globe. Indian families will joyfully celebrate on August 28, 2026, while those residing in countries like the USA and UK will mark the occasion a day earlier on August 27. To observe the appropriate timings or Muhurat for the celebration, families…
Rukmini Vasanth, best known for playing Kanakavathi in Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, most recently featured in the highly anticipated film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’. She joined an ensemble cast that includes Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria. Rukmini Vasanth’s viral scene sparks criticism She portrays the character of Mellisa…
Rahul attacks Samrat Choudhary govt over BPSC row NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday waded into Bihar’s escalating BPSC row, questioning the Samrat Choudhary-led government over allegations of exam irregularities and paper leaks. He referred to the police crackdown on protesting students, saying, “questions don’t stop with batons.”His statement came…
Two or more co-borrowers take a joint home loan, and all co-borrowers are jointly responsible for repayment. The author is CEO of PaisabazaarBuying a home is more than a financial decision for most households in India. Along with a lifegoal, it is probably one of the biggest financial commitments they would make. Hence, the decision…
