MUMBAI: The sensex rallied 747 points (0.9%) on Friday to close at 82,189 points after RBI cut interest rate by 50 basis points (100bps = 1 percentage point), a move that market players feel has the potential to spur economic growth with loans becoming cheaper. Banking and financial stocks led the day’s rally that added…
NEW DELHI: Whenever an Indian captain has found himself in trouble, they’ve often turned to their ‘Rahuls’. Be it Sourav Ganguly, Virat Kohli, or the recently-retired Rohit Sharma, their ‘Rahuls’ have delivered when it mattered most. Rahul Dravid, India’s legendary Test batter, frustrated world-class pace attacks as he stood guard like his life depended on…
When it comes to choosing the right pet dog for guarding purpose, Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds often top the list of popular breeds— but for very different reasons. While both Labrador and German Shepherd are highly intelligent, loyal, and easy to train, the two dog breeds have different nature and strengths which sets them…
Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to move into the French Open final in Paris. (AP) Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets 6-4, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) at the French Open semi-finals on Friday, setting up a final clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who advanced when Lorenzo Musetti retired due to…
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are all set to meet officials in London on Monday for trade negotiations, President Donald Trump announced on Friday.“The meeting should go very well,” the president wrote on Truth Social on Friday afternoon. “Thank you…
Akshay Kumar’s one of the most anticipated comedy films, ‘Housefull 5,’ finally made it to the big screens on Friday. With double intrigue and ample madness, Akshay has returned to the genre of slapstick comedy. Adding to the chaos are the two endings of the movie, both released simultaneously as Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B….
The human brain is a marvel, mysterious, powerful, and at the same time, delicate. Every single thought, memory, and idea springs from this 1.3kg organ. But keeping it sharp doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes, the smartest move is knowing what not to do.Dr Baibing Chen, a professor of neurology at the University of Michigan,…
The University of Delhi (DU) has announced an extension for the registration deadline for its postgraduate (PG) and BTech programs for the 2025 academic session. Candidates now have until June 9, 2025, 11:59 PM to complete their applications through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portals pgadmission.uod.ac.in and engineering.uod.ac.in.This extension provides additional time for applicants…
NEW DELH: A local factory for Tesla’s electric cars may be some time away, but Elon Musk‘s satellite communications venture Starlink has finally received a go-ahead from govt to launch services in the country.Starlink got approval for three licences – Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS), Commercial Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), and Internet…
Eid ul-Adha, or Bakrid, is a day of great importance for Muslims around the world. It marks the day when Prophet Ibrahim, a believer and follower of God’s word, was ready to sacrifice his son when God asked him to. But seeing his devotion, God sent a ram to take his son’s place.Today, families mark…
