The rupee appreciated by 16 paise to settle at 85.76 against the US dollar on Tuesday, helped by a weaker greenback and softer crude oil prices globally. However, persistent foreign fund outflows and uncertainty surrounding the ongoing India-US trade negotiations limited the currency’s upward movement, according to forex dealers.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the…
AI image for representation only. For years, US President Donald Trump promised that he alone could end the devastating war in Ukraine in just “24 hours.” Now, after six months in office, Trump finds himself confronting an embarrassing reality: Vladimir Putin isn’t playing along.TL;DR: Driving the news In an about-turn, Trump delivered an ultimatum to…
Are you the type of individual who notices at once when a book is misplaced or a word is misspelled? Then this viral optical illusion could be your ideal brain teaser.Going viral on social networking sites such as WhatsApp and Instagram, this puzzle has left everyone confused. The task? Find one concealed letter ‘B’ in…
File photo: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla enjoying a stunning panoramic view of the Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). (Picture credit: ANI) BENGALURU: For the first time, India’s astronaut training protocols are being tested and validated in real space conditions, said Air Vice Marshal Anupam Agarwal, former Commandant of the Institute of Aerospace Medicine…
Walk into any coffee shop, classroom, or corporate internship today, and you’ll find members of Gen Z effortlessly switching between tabs, apps, and timelines. They are fluent in the language of technology, faster than any generation before, and deeply connected—virtually. Yet beneath this digital dexterity lies an unsettling truth: many foundational life skills, once considered…
In a country where stardom is worshipped and celebrity lives are dissected frame by frame, Bollywood stars seem to float in a world of glitz, admiration, and affluence. But beneath the perfectly-contoured smiles, the crafted Instagram reels, and the impeccably-timed red carpet appearances lies a reality that is far more fragile and human. This ETimes…
Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Global Payments — Shares of the financial technology company advanced roughly 5%. The movement came after a Financial Times report that said activist investor Elliott Management added to its stake in Global Payments. Hancock Whitney — The bank holding company slid more than 3% in extended…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared a sweeping new trade deal with Indonesia, dramatically slashing tariffs on its exports to 19 per cent, down from the previously threatened 32 per cent, while unlocking full market access for American goods in the Southeast Asian nation.Announcing the…
A US citizen who provided intelligence on Ukrainian troops to support Russia’s military campaign has been granted Russian citizenship, officials announced Tuesday. Daniel Martindale spent two years in Ukraine following the start of Russia’s invasion, passing along the coordinates of military sites to Russian intelligence services, as per Russia’s state media.“By decree of our President…
When it comes to natural skincare remedies, eggs are an underrated powerhouse. Packed with protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and essential amino acids, eggs don’t just nourish your body; they can transform your skin, too. Using eggs for skin can help reduce blemishes, tighten pores, hydrate dry patches, and even delay visible signs of ageing. Whether…