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Silver imports surged sharply in 2025, pointing to its growing strategic importance, amid rising industrial demand, supply constraints and geopolitical tensions, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).India was the world’s largest importer of refined silver. It is estimated to have imported silver worth $9.2 billion last year, a 44 per cent…
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma of India (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma have emerged as one of Indian cricket’s most exciting duos, demonstrating the kind of depth that makes world cricket take notice. While Gill wields the bat with surgical precision, Abhishek attacks the ball with ruthless intent. Both have…
Zoho’s co-founder Sridhar Vembu highlighted two R&D approaches: catching up and advancing technology, both needing patience and investment. This comes as Zoho shelved its $700 million chipmaking plan due to tech confidence issues. Meanwhile, India is aggressively pursuing semiconductor manufacturing, aiming for global parity by 2032 with significant government backing and industry participation. Zoho co-founder…
NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has backed the decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the new ODI captain, saying the star opener looks “ready for big challenges”. He also said Gill will get more opportunities in the T20I format after being left out of the T20 World Cup squad, despite a brief stint…
In the wake of Dharmendra’s death, the emergence of separate prayer gatherings raised eyebrows about potential family discord. Hema Malini stepped forward to explain that these decisions stemmed from personal preferences shaped by varying social affiliations and political obligations across Mumbai, Delhi, and her home turf of Mathura. After Hindi cinema icon Dharmendra passed away…
Your brain does not develop in a smooth, straight line like climbing a ladder. Scientists have discovered four essential developmental milestones occurring at ages 9, 32, 66, and 83, creating five developmental stages, that align with major life transitions including school, career, success and old age. The changes in our mental state become understandable because…
Ever felt that you are just about dozing off when you hear a loud thud, only to realise it was nothing? Well, you are not alone. Exploding head syndrome makes people hear loud bangs, crashes or explosions right as they fall asleep or wake up, but there is no real noise or danger. The condition…
Mohammed Siraj (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers has said Mohammed Siraj has been unfortunate to miss selection for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, pointing to team balance rather than form as the deciding factor. Speaking on his YouTube channel, De Villiers explained that Siraj’s exclusion was more…
Do you use aluminum foil or aluminium containers to store cooked food? If yes, you’re definitely not alone. Many of us wrap leftover rotis, cover curries, or pack lunch in aluminium foil because it feels quick, neat, and convenient. It’s been part of everyday kitchen habits for years, especially when we want to keep food…
Goosebumps are one such odd body function, which we have all experienced but have rarely been compelled to probe into. They erupt suddenly on a chilly morning or during the emotional notes of music or in an instance of utter awe. Usually ascribed to the redundant remains of our evolution, the function of goosebumps can…
