US stock markets surged on Wednesday while oil prices plunged sharply as investors bet on a possible breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore global crude supplies, AP reported.The S&P 500 climbed 0.8 per cent and headed towards another record close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 487 points,…
CHENNAI: After a day-long hectic parleys, AIADMK on Wednesday ruled out “any support under any circumstances” to actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form a govt in Tamil Nadu.“Under no circumstances is our party going to extend support to TVK. I am conveying this with the permission of our party general secretary, Edappadiyar (Edappadi…
Akshay Kumar, who is currently enjoying the success of Bhooth Bangla directed by Priyadarshan, recently underwent a minor eye procedure while juggling the shoot of his upcoming film with Anees Bazmee. Known for his packed schedule and multiple releases each year, the actor has now decided to slow down briefly to prioritise his health.As per…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to adjourn hearings on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law on the appointment of election commissioners, making it clear that the issue was “more important than any other matter”.A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma turned down a request from Solicitor…
Inside the digestive tract lives the gut microbiome, a vast community of bacteria, fungi and other microbes. Each type of microbe needs a different kind of fuel. Charu Dua puts it simply, “The human gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi and microorganisms, is heavily reliant on dietary variety.” When meals repeat…
NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) convened a meeting of its newly elected MLAs and senior leaders at Kalighat on Wednesday in Kolkata. Party chief and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, along with the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, addressed the gathering to chart the party’s course following its electoral setback.Addressing the meeting,…
SRH’s Abhishek Sharma, left, interacts with teammate Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to field in a high-stakes clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with both sides looking to bounce back after recent defeats in IPL 2026. This contest brings together two of the most explosive batting units in the league….
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi might be making headlines with his bat in IPL 2026, but beyond the field, the 15-year-old batting sensation has also become the centre of a rather unusual stream of conversations. From calls for an immediate India debut to debates over whether the timing is right, the buzz…
Back in the early 90s, the sets of ‘Awaargi’ briefly turned into the centre of industry gossip, not just for its story but also for reported off-screen tension involving Govinda. Known for his comic brilliance and mass appeal, Govinda was at a strong point in his career when the film was being shaped, but production…
Ray Barone’s funny line goes, “You wake up, she’s there. You come back from work, she’s there. You fall asleep, she’s there.You eat dinner, she’s there.” At first it sounds like a complaint, but he adds, “I mean, I know that sounds like a bad thing, but it’s not.” For many couples, the comfort of…