Festive shopping to get costlier The festive cheer may come with a slightly heavier price tag this year.As shopping lists grow ahead of the peak season, air-conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines and other consumer appliances are set for another round of price hikes.Leading manufacturers are raising prices by 5-8% from October 1, citing higher costs…
US President Donald Trump with Saudi crown Mohammed bin Salman (AP photo) US President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the decision.The sources quoted by Wall Street Journal, said…
Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Associated Press file photo) Owning a home in Dubai is a dream for many residents. With rents continuing to rise and long-term residency becoming more common, many long-term tenants in Dubai are considering buying a home. As more residents weigh the cost of renting against home ownership, property experts say…
Referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia (AP Photo) FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic to officiate Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final between defending champions Argentina and Spain, handing one of football’s most prestigious assignments to an official whose career once survived a bizarre off-field controversy after he was caught up in a police raid…
A large coprolite of a carnivorous dinosaur found in Harding County, South Dakota, US. Image Credit: Poozeum/Wikipedia Around 540 million years ago, the biological landscape of Earth went through a huge transformation called the Cambrian explosion. During this era, the ancestors of most modern animal groups began to appear, depicting a massive surge in biodiversity….
CHENNAI: Hyundai Motor Group will invest $15.5 billion in India between 2026 and 2032 to expand manufacturing, research and development, local sourcing and future mobility technologies, positioning the country as a key production and export hub.The investment was announced following a meeting between Hyundai Motor Group executive chair Euisun Chung and Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, fondly dubbed ‘American Royals,’ tied the knot in a dreamy, lavish wedding ceremony on July 3, 2026. With over 1,000 guests in attendance, celebrity Adam Sandler officiated the matrimony. While fan enthusiasm led to extensive discussion on social media, many professionals expressed disappointment with the guest list and tension between…
Shebin Benson says ‘Bhavana’ is ‘Like my elder sister’; reveals why ‘Anomie’ stood out: ‘The reasoning in the story felt fresh’ – Exclusive ‘Anomie,’ which recently completed its theatrical run, is now streaming on OTT. The film follows Zara Philip, played by Bhavana, a forensic expert whose life takes an unexpected turn after her psychologically…
India’s Arundhati Choudhary celebrates after defeating Wales’ Rosie Eccles. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing contingent continued its sensational run at the Commonwealth Games 2026, producing a flawless 5-0 record in the semifinals on Friday as Arundhati Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal and Jadumani Singh all booked their places in the gold medal…
Ideas for reshaping the planet have appeared long before the term geoengineering entered public discussion. During the Cold War, some engineers believed that large-scale construction projects could permanently alter climate, rivers and even entire regions. Among the boldest was a proposal to block the Bering Strait, the narrow stretch of water between Siberia and Alaska,…
