Equity markets extended their losing streak for a third consecutive session on Monday, with benchmark indices witnessing sharp declines as crude oil prices surged after the United States and Iran failed to secure a peace agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The BSE Sensex, comprising 30 shares, plunged 1,312.91 points or…
Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: ‘As you get older, you’re not afraid of doubt. Doubt isn’t running the show,’ the ‘Piano’ actor’s insightful words on how age brings maturity to deal with uncertainty in a better way. (YouTube) When we are younger, doubt and uncertainty may often leave you feeling as if your…
Malda’s famed Himsagar mangoes expected a sweet export season, but received a sour twist. Dark spots due to a weather-induced disease have cast uncertainty over the export of West Bengal’s renowned Himsagar mangoes. Exporters have said that a major portion of the fruit may no longer meet overseas quality standards.The issue has been attributed to…
Matt Damon had decided to step back from the entertainment industry and became increasingly selective about the projects he took on. The 55-year-old actor’s decision to walk away from the limelight stemmed from his desire to spend more quality time with his family, particularly as his children grew into adulthood. His change of priorities meant…
Foreign portfolio investors have extended their retreat from Indian equities in May, taking their total withdrawal from the market in 2026 beyond Rs 2 lakh crore as global economic concerns continue to drag down sentiment. Data from NSDL showed FPIs have pulled out Rs 14,231 crore so far this month, adding to a year marked…
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to stop buying gold for a year in the national interest, GTRI backed the appeal, saying surging gold imports are straining India’s foreign exchange reserves and widening its trade imbalance. In its report, the think tank said, “GTRI has supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal asking…
(Image Credits: Instagram) ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ wasted no time to release their brand-new season after the panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday. After the mind-bending cliffhanger, the new chapters seek to see the transformation of post-apocalyptic Manhattan, along with the enemies-to-allies arc of Maggie and Dean. Moreover, one of the most thrilling…
Honda Cars India today finally launched the much-anticipated Honda ZR-V in the Indian market, priced at Rs 48 lakh (ex-showroom). The ZR-V is offered in a single fully loaded variant and is brought to India as a completely built unit (CBU) from Japan. The hybrid SUV competes with the Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq, Nissan X-Trail…
Gold of 99.9% purity moved lower, declining by Rs 2,000, or 1.3%, to Rs 1,52,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), compared to its previous close of Rs 1,54,800 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Market participants noted that gold came under pressure in a relatively thin trading environment, as…
Filmmaker-turned-politician Raj Chakraborty on Thursday announced his decision to quit active politics, days after the TMC candidate lost to BJP‘s Kaustav Bagchi in the West Bengal assembly elections from Barrackpore.Chakraborty, who had won the Barrackpore seat in 2021, lost the constituency this time to Bagchi by 15,822 votes.In a statement on social media, Chakraborty said…