When the Strait of Hormuz tightened, many braced for $200-a-barrel oil. More than three months on, that nightmare scenario is still nowhere in the picture.The disruption, which removed more than 10 million barrels a day of Middle Eastern supply from the market, had fuelled warnings of crude prices soaring to as much as $200 a…
File Pic: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Shubman Gill had stronger cricketing credentials than Shreyas Iyer to become India’s next T20I captain, but feels the Gujarat Titans skipper lost out because of the difficulty in fitting him into the playing XI.The former batter’s remarks came…
AriesAries may find themselves becoming unusually restless at work this week. Not because there is a lack of work, but because there is a growing feeling that something needs to move faster. Mars continues travelling through Aries and has very little interest in waiting for approvals, committees, or lengthy discussions. Somewhere during the week, a…
Temples in India are not just religious or spiritual spaces. Some of the Indian temples have been attracting travellers from all over for their golden history, stunning architecture and unique practices. But practice remains unchanged, bringing prasad back for relatives and neighbours. It’s almost a ritual in itself. Be it the famous laddus of Tirupati…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly now on the same page about reconciling with King Charles III, with a source revealing that the Duchess has finally come fully onboard with her husband’s push to repair the relationship. Harry is said to be delighted by the development, having long believed that Meghan’s involvement would play…
NEW DELHI: The chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to put the CBSE’s three-language policy for Class IX students on hold.In his letter, he forwarded a representation from a group of parents who opposed the mandatory implementation of the…
R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen (Freestyle Chess | Lennart Ootes) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa completed a remarkable comeback to win the Norway Chess 2026 title, earning praise from none other than World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen after a stunning finish to the tournament.The 20-year-old scripted history in Oslo by becoming the first Indian to win…
You’re feeling bold today, perhaps more bold than what the situation really calls for. The courage rises and you might be tempted to try something new or even take on more work, or push your limits. Mars gives nerves, but the Moon warns against acting without cooling your head first. Brave is fine. Reckless isn’t.Short…
A new species of soil-dwelling termite, Pseudocapritermes novus, has been discovered in West Bengal, India. This ‘snapping’ termite is distinguished by its unique mouthparts and body armor, which it uses for defense and alarm signaling. Unlike destructive termites, it recycles decaying plant matter, contributing to soil health. Termites are probably the least wanted insects in…
The controversy around Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor‘s ‘Peddi’ has drawn voices from across the film industry. Ashika Ranganath, who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu movies, has now come out in support of Janhvi Kapoor, urging audiences to direct their criticism at the filmmaking system rather than the actress. Let’s take a look…