Russia has begun selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by sustained military expenditure, according to a report by Berlin-based news outlet bne IntelliNews.Regulatory data show that between 2022 and 2025, Russia sold gold and foreign…
If there was ever a question about whether Indian institutions are gaining ground globally, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 offer a clear answer, they are, and at a steady pace.This year, 99 Indian institutions have found a place in the rankings, up from 79 five years ago. Together, they account for 599…
Pop star Katy Perry and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared a playful glimpse into their date night, poking fun at their age difference with a fun quiz. The couple, who have been keeping their relationship relatively private, posted photos that also featured Perry’s daughter. Despite a long-distance dynamic, they prioritize making their relationship work,…
Image Credit: Instagram/ Tara Brach Tara Brach is a well-known American psychologist, meditation teacher, and author who has gained recognition for her work in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern spirituality. With years of experience in mindfulness and emotional healing, Tara Brach has helped numerous people develop self-awareness, compassion, and inner peace. Her lectures…
This week begins with your shoulders feeling lighter, Scorpio. The Sun in Aries fires up your sixth house of work routines and problem solving, so you’ll want to tidy loose ends, reply to pending messages, and deal with one nagging issue you’ve been ignoring. By Monday and Tuesday, your working condition improves and anxiety starts…
Tyson Fury (Image Source: Getty) Tyson Fury made headlines after being seen handling a live lion during his training camp in Thailand. The video has gone viral just weeks before his upcoming heavyweight bout. The Gypsy King is preparing to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The unusual moment, captured in…
Donald Trump (File photo) A bipartisan group of four US senators will visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned trip to Beijing in May, in a move aimed at reinforcing American alliances in Asia.The delegation, led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, the top Democrat…
The government dismissed reports that Elon Musk was part of PM Modi’s phone call with Donald Trump on the Iran conflict. Defending champions RCB begin their IPL 2026 campaign against SRH as both sides look to set the tone for the new season. A month into the Iran war, Trump’s push for regime change appears…
Aamir Khan, known for his romantic comedies, revealed a surprising childhood restriction, he was not allowed to watch romantic films. Despite his career, the actor admits to rarely watching movies, preferring to read and focus on filmmaking. He is now gearing up for several upcoming projects, including ‘Ek Din’ and ‘Lahore 1947’. Watching Aamir Khan…
This week puts you right in the spotlight of relationships and day to day decisions. With the Sun moving through Aries, your opposite sign, people will have strong opinions about what you should do, how you should do it, and with whom. Don’t take it personally. It’s just the cosmic weather pulling you into conversations…
US officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations and/or target for numerous armed, nonstate terrorist groups, a recent report said. Twelve of the 15 groups listed are designated as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs) under US law, and most, but not all, are animated by Islamist extremist ideology.The report comes as Pakistan faces a…
For nearly 10 years, Shay Taylor-Allen quietly worked the corridors of Yale New Haven Hospital, pushing a janitor’s cart, cleaning patient rooms and emptying trash bins. It was a job she took up at 18 to make ends meet, unaware that the same hospital would one day become the stage for her biggest achievement. From…
NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old man died by suicide in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district after streaming his final moments on Instagram, police said on Saturday. The incident, which unfolded late on Friday night, has raised concern over the role of social media in such tragedies, with a 14-minute video of the act later circulating online.According to…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, right, and Abhinandan Singh (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Abhinandan Singh has emerged as a new name in the Indian Premier League after being handed his debut by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.The right-arm pacer from Uttar Pradesh has taken a…
A sharp divide has emerged at the ongoing World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in Cameroon over the continuation of the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Saturday, reported PTI.It noted that while the US is pushing for a permanent extension of the moratorium, India and several…
Guwahati: A rare butterfly species has been discovered in the semi-evergreen forests of the Basar region in central Arunachal Pradesh’s Lepa Rada district and named after Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg by its discoverers.The butterfly, scientifically christened Euthalia (Limbusa) zubeengargi and given the common name ‘Basar Duke’, is distinguished by olive-brown wings with white markings…
Actor Shilpa Shirodkar recently found herself stuck in Mumbai traffic for nearly four hours on Saturday while commuting to and from work. Turning the frustrating experience into something lighthearted, she joked that she would have preferred spending that time rewatching ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ on the big screen.Sharing a snapshot of the traffic on her…
This week begins with your head held high, Leo. The Sun’s fiery push, along with the Moon’s quick shifts, puts you in that spotlight zone where people notice your presence, your words, your style. Early in the week, you’re likely to receive respect from others, the kind that comes when you’ve quietly been consistent. A…
H-1B visa selection notices for financial year 2027 have started rolling out, marking the next stage of the annual lottery process. Registration window for the same closed on March 19, 2026 and now employers and immigration attorneys have started receiving updates in their USCIS online accounts. USCIS had earlier said it would send notifications by…
NEW DELHI: The Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation organised the 16th India Probiotic Symposium on “Gut Microbiome and Probiotics: Impact from Cradle to Centenarians” in New Delhi on March 27-28. According to an official press release, delivering the Chief Guest address, Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, underscored the critical role of the gut microbiome…
