Indian markets are set for a shortened trading week, with the NSE and BSE remaining closed on Friday, May 1, for Maharashtra Day. The holiday will pause trading across equity, equity derivatives and related segments.For investors planning trades or settlements, Friday’s closure will be the latest scheduled market break after the April 14 holiday observed…
Jofra Archer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI:Rajasthan Royals did not get the start they expected from star pacer Jofra Archer as the speedster endured a nightmare first over against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. Archer struggled badly with his line and rhythm, ending up bowling an 11-ball over – joining an unwanted list of bowlers…
Independent India was beset with challenges in every walk of life. Archaeology was no exception. Historian Himanshu Prabha Ray and co-author Ajay Yadav map its journey in a new book, “Indian Archaeology after Independence: Amalananda Ghosh and his legacy.” They also enumerate how AI can aid archaeology. 1. Archaeology in pre-Independent India was primarily a…
Donald Trump early Sunday doubled down on his victory rhetoric against Iran, claiming the US had dismantled Tehran’s military capabilities and warning China of serious consequences if it is found to have supplied weapons to the Mojtaba Khamenei-led Islamic Republic.US President Donald Trump said, “… They have no navy, radar or air force. Their leaders…
Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab/X) Tennis dominated the grand stage at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively. The star-studded event was held at the iconic Cibeles Palace in Madrid, celebrating the finest achievements across global sport. What…
Gold prices slipped on Monday, weighed down by rising geopolitical tensions after the collapse of US-Iran talks, which lifted oil prices, stoked inflation concerns and dampened expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts.In the domestic futures market, gold contracts traded lower, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors tracking global cues and macroeconomic risks.Data from the Multi…
AI-generated image used for representational purpose. NEW DELHI: A food delivery agent died after falling from the Dabri flyover in southwest Delhi after his scooter was allegedly hit by a car on Thursday morning, news agency PTI reported. As per the report, the car driver fled the spot after the incident.Police said that a PCR…
Representative image (AI-generated) With the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, several Asian countries are turning to Russian oil to fill the gap caused by the Iran war.Energy-starved nations in the region are taking advantage of US sanction waivers to secure Russian crude, Bloomberg reported. The Philippines recently received its first…
One of the most successful ways of propagating and cloning plants is by using stem cuttings. In addition, using stem cuttings is one of the most affordable propagation methods.Using stem cuttings is a vegetative propagation method where you take a piece of stem from a parent plant and encourage that stem to create new roots….
Ayush Mhatre and MS Dhoni (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been two years since young batter Ayush Mhatre began his journey with Chennai Super Kings, and sharing the dressing room with MS Dhoni has taken his game to another level. Mhatre spoke about the influence Dhoni has had on his career, crediting him…