Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a new framework to classify stock market benchmarks as “significant indices” if mutual fund schemes tracking them have a daily average cumulative assets under management (AUM) of more than Rs 20,000 crore for each of the preceding six months, PTI reported.The move is aimed at strengthening transparency, governance and accountability…
A deadly outbreak of Hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship has raised global concern after three passengers died and several others fell ill. The ship, carrying around 150 people, remains stranded off the coast of West Africa as health authorities monitor the situation closely.So what exactly is hantavirus Hantavirus outbreak: 10 things to know It…
Every wardrobe needs one saree that is entirely, unapologetically yours. Perhaps it is an unusual colour combination. A fabric you were told does not work. A weave from a region you visited once and never forgot. Rules in dressing are useful until they are not – and a personal-signature saree is the reminder that the…
TVS Motor Company has expanded its electric scooter line-up with the launch of the TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh. The new variant comes with a larger battery pack and replaces the earlier 3.5 kWh version. It is priced at Rs 1,37,142, ex-showroom. Here’s everything that you need to know. TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh variant:…
Art Therapist Shares 4 Creative Activities That Help Children Work Through Difficult Emotions A child bursting into tears over a lost toy. A sudden outburst of anger at bedtime. A quiet withdrawal that is hard to explain. For many parents, these moments can feel overwhelming because their children are feeling deeply, without yet having the…
Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost the rights to host the IPL 2026 final to Ahmedabad, much to the Karnataka Cricket Association’s disappointment. Despite claiming full preparedness and a strong operational record, the KSCA was informed of the shift due to unspecified ‘operational and logistical considerations’ by the BCCI, sparking debate. The Karnataka State Cricket…
Destination weddings in India are no longer just about choosing a scenic venue—they’re about designing an experience that feels rooted in place. Décor has become the medium through which that story is told, with every element shaped by the location, the setting, and the atmosphere couples want to create. This shift is also reflected in…
CHENNAI: Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam missed the majority mark of 118 by just 10 seats. A closer look at the results show that in at least a dozen constituencies, TVK lost by margins so small that a minor swing could have changed the outcome. In one seat, the defeat margin was under 300 votes….
India is often thought of as a land of ancient, native plants, but many of the crops and trees we now treat as “Indian” actually came from other parts of the world. Over centuries, trade routes, colonial rule, and scientific exchanges moved seeds and saplings across continents. Plants that started as a few exotic arrivals…
For decades, scientists have debated whether the earliest humans survived mainly by hunting animals or scavenging carcasses left behind by predators. Now, a new study of 1.6 million-year-old fossils from Kenya suggests the answer may be far more complex. Researchers analysing ancient animal bones, stone tool marks and hominin remains from the Koobi Fora Formation…