Foreign currency inflows under the Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI) special swap facility almost doubled in just two weeks, rising to $40.816 billion by July 31 from $20.718 billion as of July 17. According to the latest RBI data, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits remained the biggest contributor, accounting for the bulk of funds…
Tejaswin Shankar (Image credit: PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Just two days before the Commonwealth Games decathlon, Tejaswin Shankar was unsure whether he would even step onto the track. A sudden flare-up in his leg threatened to end his campaign before it had even begun.But the 27-year-old had other plans. He produced one of the biggest…
Quote of the Day by Irish author and poet Oscar Wilde Fashion quote of the day: “Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months” – Oscar WildeOscar Wilde had a way of saying things that made people laugh first and think later.His take on fashion was…
Lyricist Vivek has shared an interesting memory of watching Dhanush‘s ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ with actor Vijay, giving fans a rare insight into the ‘Jana Nayagan’ actor’s love for cinema. During a recent interview, Vivek recalled how Vijay insisted on watching the film in a theatre despite the security challenges. The lyricist said the experience remains one of…
The University of Madras has released the 2026 undergraduate results for first to fourth semester examinations conducted in April. Madras University result 2026: The University of Madras has announced the Madras University Result 2026 for undergraduate students of the first, second, third and fourth semesters. Candidates who appeared for the April 2026 semester examinations can…
Malta-flagged Aframax tanker Captain John loaded crude at Enbridge’s Ingleside terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas and is bound for Israel’s southern port of Ashkelon A cargo of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is headed to Israel for the first time in nearly three years, according to ship-tracking data.The Malta-flagged Aframax tanker Captain John…
Alzarri Joseph and Daren Sammy (Agency Image) West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has responded to head coach Daren Sammy’s comments regarding his absence from the ongoing home Test series against Pakistan, insisting that the public narrative surrounding his decision lacked important context.When Cricket West Indies announced the squad for the two-match series, the board…
India’s Asmita Dey won gold medal in the Women’s 48kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow. (Photo credit: PTI Photo) When 23-year-old judoka Asmita Dey stood on the podium in Glasgow with a Commonwealth Games gold medal around her neck, she wasn’t just celebrating India’s biggest moment in judo. She was silently…
Salman Khan takes massive fee cut for ‘SVC63’ with Vamshi Paidipally, charging Rs 70 crore instead of Rs 120 crore: Report Salman Khan has reportedly agreed to a substantial reduction in his remuneration for SVC63, the upcoming action entertainer directed by Vamshi Paidipally. According to reports, the superstar will charge around Rs 70 crore instead…
IIT Kanpur has opened admissions for a six-month online certificate programme in Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning for Business Analytics. Starting October 3, 2026, the course targets graduates and working professionals, offering practical training in AI, machine learning, generative AI and business analytics to meet the rising demand for data-driven decision-making across industries (Photo/…