Oil prices jump over 2% as Middle East tensions intensify Oil prices rose more than 2% per barrel on Monday after conflict in the Middle East reignited once again with US attacking an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran hitting back at US bases in Jordan. Brent crude gained $1.86, or 2.11%,…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has removed Sri Lanka’s hosting rights for the first-ever Women’s Champions Trophy, scheduled for 2027, because of concerns over government involvement in the running of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).The tournament was expected to feature six teams, including the host nation, but the change could also affect Sri Lanka’s place in…
R Praggnanandhaa and Viswanathan Anand NEW DELHI: You remember the photo that made rounds on social media last April, just after Vaishali Rameshbabu, Praggnanandhaa’s elder sister, had landed at the Chennai airport with the Women’s Candidates medal wrapped around her neck. It was a photo of her family.Praggnanandhaa was there too, his facial gesture mirroring…
Here’s all we know about ‘Dutton Ranch Season 2’ release so far! Image credit (Instagram) ‘Dutton Ranch,’ the spin-off of the hit series ‘Yellowstone,’ premiered its first season nearly two months ago. The season finale was intense and gripping, leaving audiences wanting more. Every week, fans crave a ‘Dutton Ranch Season 2’ release or at…
The main door’s direction significantly influences a home’s fortune and energy flow. East-facing entrances promote growth and confidence, while north doors attract financial opportunities. Northeast entrances foster peace and spiritual clarity, and south doors require careful balance. West-facing doors offer stability and practical success after sustained effort. Proper maintenance and cleanliness are crucial for any…
Renewable energy accounts for nearly 20% of India’s power generation in July, up from 16.9% a year ago. NEW DELHI: Reflecting India’s green energy push, renewable energy contributed nearly 20% of the country’s power generation in July and registered a year-on-year growth of over 30%.According to Grid India data, of the total power generation of…
File Photo: A man salvages a money and bottles of mineral water from his house affected by flash floods in Dhading District, Nepal Days after a wall of water and debris ripped through Nepal, Shanti Lamichhane sat on a fruit crate in the dirt where her village once stood, staring at what remained of her…
Nippon Life India Asset Management Company MD & CEO Sandeep Sikka Nippon Life India Asset Management Company MD & CEO Sandeep Sikka, who was re-elected AMFI president, was part of a 200-member business delegation that accompanied commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal to Japan last week. In an interview, Sikka argues that there will be…
IPL Trophy (Photo Credit: BCCI/IPL) The Indian cricket board’s reluctance to seek better price discovery ahead of the upcoming IPL and home bilateral media rights tender is weighing heavily on the industry.With about six months to go before the final IPL edition of the 2023-27 rights cycle begins, there is growing concern among cricket’s biggest…
Cricket accessories (AFP Photo) A broken printer has resulted in a cricket team conceding a match in Northern Ireland, turning what looked like a normal rain interruption into a highly unusual defeat.Ballyspallen were playing at home against Eglinton in the North West Cricket Union Premier League on Saturday. Eglinton had been bowled out for 159…