Stock market holiday (AI image) Stock market holiday today: Indian equity markets are closed today in observance of Shri Mahavir Jayanti, with both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) marking the first of two trading holidays scheduled for the week.On the commodities front, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)…
While all other luxury homes have undergone tremendous redevelopment, the Goolestan, or the Om Arc has managed to retain its original look. The focus here has not been on making it a modern-day skyscraper, but rather on retaining its heritage value. This, in itself, is a very important factor that reveals a philosophy that values…
Mahieka Sharma and Agastya (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya‘s girlfriend Mahieka Sharma almost lost her cool at photographers and bystanders while walking with the cricketer’s son, Agastya Pandya, after watching the Mumbai Indians match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. In a video going viral on social media, Mahieka was seen holding Agastya’s…
Iran struck a fully loaded crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai’s port on Monday, setting it on fire and damaging its hull, Kuwait’s state news agency reported, citing Kuwait Petroleum Corp. The company also warned of a possible oil spill. The incident appears to be the latest in a series of attacks on commercial shipping…
Starting your kitchen garden in a small space can be an extremely fulfilling experience to grow your own fresh, chemical-free and healthy produce right in your backyard. Whether you are living in an apartment or have a compact space on your balcony, terrace or even a windowsill, you can still grow your favourite herbs and…
US war secretary Pete Hegseth’s assistant Sean Parnell on Tuesday dismissed the report claiming that his broker explored options to invest in defence-linked assets shortly before the US-Israeli military action against Iran. He demanded “immediate retraction” of the report.“This allegation is entirely false and fabricated. Neither Secretary Hegseth nor any of his representatives approached BlackRock…
Sewer rats in drains and toilets (Image generated via Google Gemini) It may seem odd to picture a rat coming up through a drain or toilet, but it can happen in homes that are connected to sewer systems. Rats like to live in underground drainage systems because they can find food, water, and a place…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) The third day of the Indian Premier League 2026 witnessed a sensational start for Rajasthan Royals as teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered on his growing reputation with a blistering half-century to script a dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Monday.All eyes were on the 15-year-old prodigy,…
Padres team (Image via Getty) The San Diego Padres are heading into the 2026 season with a big decision to make. Their starting rotation still has gaps, and they need to fix them if they want to stay competitive. With Yu Darvish’s $15 million no longer counting against the payroll due to his restricted-list status,…
Mounika (left) and Ravindra. The remains were found stuffed in a refrigerator at his home. VISAKHAPATNAM: A 30-year-old married man, working with the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam, was arrested on Monday for murdering a woman he was having an extramarital affair with and dismembering her body. He allegedly left a part of the body in…