Oil prices extended their rally on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as markets remained cautious ahead of Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures increased by 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel at 1202 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose…
Photo: dasha.takisho/ Instagram Have you ever looked at an image and realised that two people standing right next to you see something completely different? Optical illusion personality tests like this one do more than just play tricks on your eyes—they quietly hold up a mirror to how you feel about different aspects of life. For…
India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra. (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: Dr Adille Sumariwalla, an ex officio member of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), has defended the move requiring athletes to obtain approval from the governing body before signing an endorsement deal.In a circular issued on April 2, AFI notified its state units, chief…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: All eyes will be on young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as he prepares to take the field in IPL 2026, with expectations of fireworks following his stunning performances in recent months.His remarkable 175 in the final of the U-19 World Cup 2026, which played a key role in…
Let’s be honest – most of us grew up seeing diamonds set in gold. It’s everywhere. Your mum’s jewellery box, wedding sets, family pieces passed down generations. There’s something comforting about it. Why people still love it First, it just works for Indian wear. Saree, lehenga, even a simple kurta—gold blends in without trying too…
Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation Umer Ahmed Ilyasi NEW DELHI: Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation Umer Ahmed Ilyasi on Friday said Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would “very soon” be reintegrated with India, while also praising the changes he said had taken place in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of…
India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued an advisory directing airlines to avoid nine airspaces in West Asia amid escalating situations, and strengthen contingency planning as part of enhanced safety risk assessments. The advisory, issued on March 19, is in line with the heightened geopolitical instability, involving the United States,…
NEW DELHI: Parliament is likely to be adjourned to a fixed date when the ongoing session ends on April 2 and not sine die, as is the practice, as govt looks to reconvene the two houses to present its bills for the rollout of women’s reservation in directly elected legislatures from the next Lok Sabha…
Representative image (AI-generated) The White House has developed a ‘naughty and nice’ list of Nato countries, ranking member countries based on their contributions to the alliance and their stance during the ongoing Iran war, White House said.The move is seen as a part of the Trump administration’s broader push to pressure allies who did not…
Not on a movie set. Not at some big, flashy Bollywood party. Their story actually kicked off in London at an awards event where both of them were being recognised – Parineeti for her work in films, and Raghav for his work in public service. Now here’s the funny part – it wasn’t even some…