Global crude benchmarks jumped over 2% on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East escalated once again, with Iran announcing that the Strait of Hormuz is “closed to all vessels.” Tehran’s move came after the US military launched fresh strikes on multiple sites in Iran.Brent crude futures rose $2.30, or 2.47%, to $95.40 a barrel,…
MUMBAI: After months of resilience, there are early signs of investing fatigue among retail mutual fund investors. In May, as the stock market showed extreme volatility—thanks to the war in West Asia—net inflows into equity funds fell to the lowest level in more than a year at, Rs 22,908 crore. On a month-on-month basis, this…
Robert Frost was one of America’s most celebrated poets and literary figures. Born in 1874, Frost became known for his thoughtful poetry that explored nature, human emotions, relationships and life’s deeper meanings. His works, including “The Road Not Taken”, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, and “Mending Wall”, continue to be widely read and…
BENGALURU: Rajesh Exports chairman Rajesh Mehta, who is under Sebi’s scanner over allegations that the company inflated its revenues by Rs 15.2 lakh crore between FY21 and FY25, said he does not intend to challenge the regulator’s interim order and is fully cooperating with the investigation.At 4.2%, US inflation logs biggest gain in 3 yearsAt…
Choosing a baby name is one of the most meaningful decisions parents make. Many families look for names that carry positive and inspiring meanings, hoping the name will reflect qualities they wish for their child. Names associated with the idea of limitlessness symbolise endless possibilities, boundless potential, freedom, strength and growth. Such names can serve…
In the summer of 1967, a 24-year-old PhD student at the University of Cambridge noticed something unusual hidden within mountains of radio telescope data. The signal appeared as a regular pulse, repeating with astonishing precision and refusing to fit any known astronomical explanation. For months, scientists struggled to understand what they were seeing, even joking…
Candace Owens says she is intensifying her FOIA fight over a controversial White House Correspondents’ Dinner email that allegedly described Erika Kirk as an “emotional asset” shortly after a shooting incident. Owens claimed government departments initially rejected her request as too broad, prompting her team to submit a narrower version with specific names and dates….
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular is facing heavy backlash after revealing the results of his rhinoplasty online. Before-and-after photos of the surgery quickly went viral, with many fans claiming he “ruined his face” and lost the distinct look that made him famous. Others defended the transformation, arguing the results may still be affected by swelling. The controversy…
What really happened to Reckless Ben’s GoFundMe amid the missing LEGO collection controversy? (Image via Getty) The dispute between YouTuber Reckless Ben and Bricks & Minifigs has turned into one of the biggest online stories in the LEGO community. What began as claims about a missing Star Wars LEGO collection worth around $200,000 has now…
NEW DELHI: The government may not immediately mandate a higher level of ethanol blending but leave it to buyers to decide on flex fuel vehicles amid concerns that rushing from E20 to E25 will damage engines of existing vehicles.Most cars and 2-wheelers manufactured between 2012 and March 2023 were designed or certified to be E10-compliant,…
