The Supreme Court will hear on August 21 a plea seeking directions to the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to frame clear regulations for conducting board examinations through the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.The matter assumes significance as concerns have been raised over the impact of the digital evaluation process on students’…
Final minutes of the trading day are set to change from Monday, August 3, as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is introducing a new Closing Auction Session for F&O-eligible stocks and extending trading hours for the equity derivatives segment.The new framework brings a different end-of-day routine for traders, especially those in F&O-eligible…
Centcom said American forces restarted the blockade after carrying out additional strikes against Iran The United States on Tuesday resumed its naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, while launching another round of strikes against Iranian military capabilities linked to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.US Central Command (Centcom) said American…
NEW DELHI: Global benchmark Brent crude fell to a three-week low on Tuesday, amid renewed optimism over reopening of Strait of Hormuz, after senior US officials indicated that a deal with Iran could be possible.Brent was trading below the $80-a-barrel mark (9.15 pm) on Tuesday, its lowest level since July 13, down almost 5% in…
Atharvaa and Kavin recently met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and their meeting caught the attention of their followers online. The meeting happens at the right time for both individuals who have been preparing for their future projects. Atharvaa is ready to shine on the big screen with his upcoming movie Idhayam…
An Indian-origin man has been rescued after spending three nights alone in the remote backcountry of Vancouver Island.Keshav Jindal, 25, went missing on 3 August after becoming separated from a friend while hiking to Mount Albert Edward, a 2,100-metre peak in Strathcona Park, British Columbia.Search crews found Jindal on Thursday morning when an RCMP helicopter…
Mumbai: Localisation, using alternatives wherever feasible and removing non-essential product features to cut cost of production. These are some measures brands are undertaking as they prepare for the festival season.CEOs are clear that measured price increases have to be taken amid persistent commodity inflation but margins also have to be sacrificed to an extent to…
Twenty years in cinema is a milestone, especially in an industry where every film has its own challenge. Venkat Prabhu has experienced many genres, unexpected successes and learnings. From carving his niche as an actor to developing into one of Tamil cinema’s sought-after filmmakers, he has carved a unique identity with his narratives. As he…
Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri (Image: X) Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane believes the appointment of Virat Kohli as Test captain after MS Dhoni’s retirement marked a defining moment in Indian cricket, saying Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri transformed the team’s mindset and made it a fearless force, particularly in overseas conditions.Rahane, who recently…
Report has exposed how despite regulations in place Meta still has an ever growing illegal wildlife animal trafficking market A report by several NGOs on Monday accused Meta of hosting the world’s “largest single known illegal wildlife trade market” on its Facebook platform, with conservationists saying the company effectively encourages the trade by allowing users…
