After ‘cutting ties’ with the US Silicon Valley, Google co-founder Sergey Brin is now shifting his massive financial weight into San Francisco local politics. According to recent campaign filings, Brin has contributed $500,000 to a political committee fighting a controversial local tax measure dubbed the “Overpaid CEO Tax.” At the same time, the tech mogul…
Jordan Kyrou #25 of the St. Louis Blues looks on after scoring during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 11, 2026 at the Untied Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The New York Islanders could look into their hunt for St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou…
Gold started the week on a shaky note, slipping Rs 2,225 to hit Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams in Monday’s futures trade, dragged down by a firm US dollar and weak overseas markets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, April gold contracts fell 1.4% to Rs 1,56,241 on a turnover of 7,881 lots. “Rising energy…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first vs Punjab Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, in New Chandigarhon on Sunday.In a big change for LSG, Manimaran Siddharth came in and Digvesh Rathi missed out from the playing XI. While Punjab Kings made no…
Not happy with how your salary slip looks? You’re not alone. Turns out, only 29% of employees in India are actually satisfied with their pay packets.The rest? Well, they’re already preparing for the annual ritual of asking for a hike, right as rising living costs keep quietly shrinking that salary before the month even ends,…
NEW DELHI: A moment of high drama and controversy unfolded during the Tri-Nation A Series clash between India A and Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday, with India A left fuming over a run-out decision that could have dramatically altered the course of the match.The incident occurred in the 42nd…
Canada’s sixth-largest state by size Manitoba has closed the PR pathway for international graduates, effective immediately. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) has retired the Career Employment Pathway (CEP) of its International Education Stream, effective immediately. CEP candidates with active EOIs and 6+ months of Manitoba work experience may be considered for selection under the…
Spot gold rose 2.3% to $4,811.66 per ounce by 2344 GMT, building on a 1.2% increase in the previous session, while US gold futures for June delivery advanced 3.3% to $4,840.20. Donald Trump said Washington had agreed to pause attacks for two weeks and had received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which he described as…
MUMBAI: The Fifa World Cup is here and Indian brands are all set to tap into the global soccer showpiece to gain a share of consumers’ mindspace.The tournament’s viewership tends to extend beyond hardcore football enthusiasts, and so for companies, the opportunity is not just limited to advertising and sponsorships.Marketers said there is a lot…
File photo: Wei Fenghe (left) and Li Shangfu China has sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve on corruption charges, according to state-run Xinhua news agency.The announcement marks one of the most dramatic developments in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign within the military and political…