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Aryna Sabalenka has lost four consecutive finals to Elena Rybakina.Image: Getty Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has spoken ahead of Sunday’s Indian Wells Open final against Elena Rybakina, and she is making no secret of how badly she wants this one. The World No. 1 has had a brilliant season so far, but final defeats have…
Ships are seen anchored near Fujairah port as smoke from burning oil facility fills the sky in Fujairah (AP photo) An Indian-flagged crude tanker had a close call when the the UAE’s Fujairah port came under attack on Saturday while it was loading crude at the oil terminal. The vessel sailed out safely the next…
The Madras High Court allowed a CBSE student to take mathematics as an additional subject, criticizing India’s education system’s focus on admissions over learning (AI image) CHENNAI: Parents in India make children run a terrible rat race to secure admission in a medical or engineering college, while the rest of the world sees the purpose…
Developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict and the movement in crude oil prices will be the key drivers for Indian equity markets this week, analysts said, with investors also closely tracking the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, inflation data and foreign fund flows after a bruising selloff in Dalal Street.Market participants are bracing…
Indian exporters and logistics providers are scrambling to limit disruptions from the worsening Middle East conflict by closely tracking shipping carriers, planning consignments earlier and exploring alternate routes, even as freight rates, insurance premiums and transit times rise sharply amid uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.The main response from the exporting community has been defensive…
Representaitve image (AI-generated) At least seven Indian pilgrims were killed and nine others injured after a passenger bus skidded off a mountain road and plunged into a valley in central Nepal, police said on Sunday. The pilgrims had been returning after visiting the famous Manakamana Temple when the accident occurred. Manakamana Temple is a popular…
This is the ultimate royal dynasty of Indian cricket. The History: Iftikhar (Pataudi Sr.) played for both England and India. His son, Mansoor (popularly called “Tiger”), became one of India’s most charismatic captain, despite losing sight in one eye. Meanwhile, Tiger’s son, Saif Ali Khan, chose to be an actor over a cricketer. But their…
Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Sanju Samson praised his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, describing their partnership as effortless and well-balanced. He said their combination is like “fire and fire”, with both players taking turns to lead the attack. Samson also spoke about their natural Kerala-Punjabi bond that strengthens their understanding. He…
Today Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has become one of the prime concerns for aam janta in India. For those who don’t know, LPG is the most widely used fuel across the globe. But given the current conflict in West Asia involving Iran, the United States and Israel particularly, the price of LPG has been severely…
In a boost to domestic energy supplies amid disruptions in West Asia, two Indian-flagged LPG carriers safely crossed the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz early Saturday and are now on course for ports in Gujarat. LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are heading to Mundra and Kandla, respectively, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry…
