Global food prices rise to their highest level in nearly four years Global food prices climbed to their highest level in nearly four years in September, as disruptions to major trade routes and concerns over weather conditions pushed up prices of several key commodities.The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Price Index averaged…
India’s Neha competes for the ball with China’s Fan Yunxia during the women’s hockey gold medal match at the Asian Games in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (AP) They came close in 1998, then again in 2018, but finished runners-up on both occasions after losing to South Korea and Japan respectively. But the Indian…
A small bedroom does not always need a bulky wardrobe to keep clothes organised. When floor space is limited, everyday clothing can be stored using walls, unused furniture and overlooked corners instead. From open clothes rails and floating shelves to old dressers and the space beneath the bed, simple alternatives can provide room for both…
‘Lust Stories 3’ arrived on September 18 and quickly won over audiences, continuing the anthology’s popularity. Among its four segments, Shakun Batra‘s chapter stood out for its nuanced look at where emotional mismatch meets physical chemistry, with Ali Fazal and Radhikka Madan in the lead roles. Fazal was already riding high on the success of…
Selecting crude involves more than just comparing headline discounts. By Sourav Mitra and Praveen RaiIndia’s search for the optimal crude import mix is a constant balancing act. As the world’s third-largest crude oil importer, and with around 88% of its crude needs met from abroad, India feels the impact of every price swing – from…
Sujeet Kalkal (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Sujeet Kalkal ended India’s wait for a wrestling gold at the Asian Games 2026 with a stunning comeback in the men’s freestyle 65kg category on Friday.The 23-year-old Indian defeated Tajikistan’s Abdulmazhid Kudiyev 10-9 in a dramatic final at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center.Kalkal was trailing 2-9 for…
People born on October 2 often know that something has changed in a room before anyone tells them what happened.Someone’s replies have become shorter. A friend who is normally talkative has gone quiet. Two colleagues who usually sit together suddenly aren’t speaking. These are small things, but an October 2-born person is quite likely to…
For 55 years, this Madurai pen repairman has continued the trade he learnt from his father. (Photo courtesy: Heritage Madurai) At around 10 every morning, he returns to the same spot near the East Gate of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. By 2pm, he leaves. At 5pm, he is back again, staying until 8. For 55…
Vicky Kaushal has been embracing fatherhood since welcoming his first child with Katrina Kaif. The couple became parents to their son Vihaan in November 2025, and the actor has often spoken about how the experience has changed his perspective on life. In a recent conversation, Vicky opened up about the joy of watching his son…
September shipments through Hormuz hit post-war high LNG traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased in September, with the number of cargoes leaving the key waterway reaching its highest monthly level since the US-Israeli war on Iran began. The rise came despite continuing security concerns and uncertainty over shipping through the strait.Data from S&P Global…