Global container freight rates have surged by 130 percent Global container freight rates have climbed 130% since February 2026, with renewed tensions in the Middle East driving up shipping costs. India’s container-based export-import trade, however, continues to expand, according to a Jefferies report.The surge marks a reversal after a prolonged period of easing freight rates….
‘God is good’: ‘New Kids on the Block’ singer Donnie Wahlberg thanks pilots after private jet carrying singer and his team runs out of runway and crashes into Las Vegas airport fence ‘New Kids on the Block’ singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg has reassured fans that he and his team are safe after a private…
India gets 100 per cent duty-free access for its goods exports to New Zealand. NEW DELHI: The Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand will be enforced on Tuesday (October 20), allowing duty-free access to Indian goods across Wellington’s entire market.The announcement comes from a ministry of commerce and industry presentation, cited by ANI.Labour-intensive…
In the 1960s, this Palm Springs home was known as ‘Marilyn Monroe Doll House’; now designer bought it for USD 2.81M to restore it (YouTube) A piece of mid-century Hollywood royalty has officially been sold off to a designer who has been planning to restore the property to its original glory. Often deemed as the…
The Assessing Officer restricted the deduction by approximately Rs 55 lakh. (Image for representative purpose only) You sell a property and reinvest the money you get from the sale in another property, and claim capital gains exemption in your income tax return. The catch however is that the property you buy as a replacement is…
Taylor Swift’s former Pillsbury estate is now back on the market. (Instagram) Over the years, Taylor Swift has continuously grown her real estate portfolio. From buying her first-ever house in Nashville, TN, to purchasing her latest home with Travis Kelce in Bratenahl, Ohio, she has accumulated many properties. Recently, one of her earlier purchases made…
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Not-So-Great Healthcare Why doesn’t world-class medicine produce world-class health? Hayat Norimine’s reporting gets at something that has bothered me for a long time about American healthcare (Priced Out: “As Health Insurance…
Gold enters the week around $4,175 with a relatively resilient undertone. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a range-bound bias, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Let’s take a look at what the analyst has to say:Gold enters the week near Rs 148,000 after a sharp…
Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu shared his relief after Bollywood star Tiger Shroff escaped an attempt on his life in Mumbai on Sunday. Reacting to the incident, the ‘Kannappa’ actor thanked God for the actor’s safety and said that nobody should have to fear for their life while going about their daily work. Vishnu Manchu reacts…
Experimental peptides have become darlings among influencers, chiropractors, and doctors focused on longevity, antiaging, or “body optimization,” even though the FDA hasn’t approved them for safety or effectiveness. Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement have pushed to make unproven peptides more accessible — and they’ve…