Oil prices extended their rally on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as markets remained cautious ahead of Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures increased by 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel at 1202 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose…
In an exciting announcement, BTS, the K-pop juggernaut, is poised to unveil their latest album titled ‘Arirang.’ This title honors a beloved Korean folk song, revered as an unofficial anthem filled with messages of love and resilience. BTS is officially ready to make a comeback with their brand new album ‘Arirang’, there is a lot…
Epic Games on Tuesday said it will lay off more than 1,000 employees as the video game publisher moves to cut costs amid industry-wide pressures and company-specific challenges, AP reported.The Cary, North Carolina-based company said the job reductions are not linked to artificial intelligence, but reflect slower growth in the gaming sector, weaker consumer spending…
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle was cremated with full state honours on Monday at Shivaji Park Crematorium, as the nation mourned the loss of one of its most iconic voices. The singer passed away on Sunday at the age of 92 due to multi-organ failure, leaving behind a legacy spanning over eight decades and more than…
Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has criticised the current state of Bollywood music, calling Gen-Z songs “jarring noise.” In a recent interaction, he said excessive sound is overpowering meaningful lyrics, affecting both songs and films. He stressed that music plays a key role in a film’s success and warned that unless balance is restored between melody…
The Indian Premier League 2026 kicked off in style at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, March 28, drawing a star-studded crowd as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Sunrisers Hyderabad. Among those in attendance was Anushka Sharma, who turned up to cheer for her husband Virat Kohli. This was a treat for fans who missed seeing…
South cinema is buzzing with exciting updates! Nagarjuna hailed ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as a game-changer, while Tovino Thomas’s ‘Pallichattambi’ teaser captivated audiences. A Lokesh Kanagaraj film’s props were mistakenly identified as real weapons, and Rishab Shetty shared a warm Tamil chat with Vijay Sethupathi. Jibin Gopinath also joined Vetrimaaran’s ‘Arasan’. Today, South cinema saw key…
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to rattle financial markets worldwide, sending shockwaves to oil baskets, stock markets and currencies. Rupee is no stranger to the impact! Over the past one year, the currency has continuously slipped to its record lows, first hitting 90 and then eventually beyond the 93 per US dollar…
BMW Group India recorded its highest-ever first-quarter sales in 2026, delivering 4,567 cars, up 17 per cent year-on-year, driven by demand for electric vehicles (EVs), long wheelbase models and Sports Activity Vehicles (SAVs). EVs remained central to growth, with the company retaining over 70 per cent share in India’s luxury EV segment and reporting an…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday injected Rs 48,014 crore in transient liquidity into the banking system through a seven-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction, even as surplus liquidity conditions narrowed sharply due to advance tax outflows, reported PTI.The funds were infused at a cut-off rate and weighted average rate of 5.26 per…