Wall Street opened the new week on a cautious positive note on Monday, with investors positioning themselves ahead of a heavy slate of economic data that could influence interest-rate expectations and market direction.In early trade, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained about 150 points, or 0.3%. The Nasdaq Composite…
NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma smashed five sixes in a 39-ball 74 as India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Sunday. The long-standing handshake protocol between the archrivals was once again ignored, with no handshakes before or after the match. While India is the designated host of…
Anish Giri (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Dutch Grandmaster (GM) Anish Giri booked his spot in the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 after clinching the FIDE Grand Swiss on Monday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Giri topped a packed field of elite players to finish first, securing one of the most coveted tickets in world chess, the right…
Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan V. C. Sajjanar, Hyderabad Police Commissioner, has raised questions about former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan‘s status as role models in the sport.The IPS officer, known for his firm stance against betting apps, criticised the former cricketers after the Enforcement Directorate seized their assets worth Rs 11.14 crore…
Lucknow: Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) organised its annual academic and cultural fest, ‘Anastomosis 2025′, with great enthusiasm. The event began with the inauguration of the advanced anatomy learning lab by director Prof C M Singh. Equipped with digital models, 3D systems and cadaveric facilities, the lab aims to help students understand…
Global technology expenditure in 2025 is unlikely to reach the $6-trillion mark due to tariff-driven financial policies from Washington, causing businesses to hesitate in committing substantial funds to long-term projects.Leading industry analysts – Canalys, Forrester, Gartner and IDC – have consistently reduced their IT growth projections for 2025 since tariff discussions emerged in Spring. These…
The Indian team had earlier declined to receive the Asia Cup winner’s trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the Asian Cricket Council chairperson, citing his anti-India stance. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav made a subtle reference to the ongoing Asia Cup trophy controversy while celebrating India’s…
NEW DELHI: High voter turnout in the first phase of polling in Bihar assembly elections on Thursday has raised many eyebrows, curiously wondering whether it will favour the Nitish Kumar-led incumbent government or is it a sign of aggressive anti-incumbency voting.For 121 assembly seats, Bihar recorded 64.66 per cent voter turnout, which was an 8.5…
Farah Khan reminisced about her early collaborations with Shah Rukh Khan, from the surprisingly easy ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ shoot to the low-budget charm of ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa.’ She highlighted SRK’s unmatched talent in romantic songs and recalled his invaluable assistance during their initial days in the industry, emphasizing the fun and heartfelt nature of their…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday targeted the INDIA bloc during his rallies in Bihar and dubbed its leaders as “Pappu, Tappu and Appu” — a sarcastic reference comparing them to the three monkeys “who cannot see, hear or speak the truth.“Addressing back-to-back rallies in Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Saran, and Patna, the CM accused the…
