People walk past a store of Nykaa, an Indian beauty products retailer, at a mall in New Delhi BENGALURU: Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa will acquire a 51% stake in premium skincare brand Aminu for up to Rs 32 crore. Meanwhile, its consolidated net profit more than tripled in the June quarter on the back…
When Jayaram recalled Pradeep Rawat’s hilarious ‘Oppidu’ dialogue mix-up; Dileep burst into laughter; Mohanlal stayed in character Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat who passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 74 after battling blood cancer, was known for portraying memorable villains across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam cinema.Malayalam audiences will remember his powerful…
Experts in astrology recommend that individuals refrain from disclosing their future aspirations to protect them from negative vibes. Financial matters and personal relationships are best kept under wraps as well. When it comes to sharing acts of kindness or spiritual endeavors, selective disclosure enhances their impact. Personal shortcomings and family disagreements should be addressed only…
TISS reschedules annual convocation for Aug 22, announces reimbursement for student losses MUMBAI: After abruptly cancelling its annual convocation just two days before the scheduled ceremony last weekend, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has rescheduled the event for Aug 22. In another mail, the institute has asked students to submit their reimbursement claims…
Why are people wrapping aluminium foil around doorknobs? Simple, practical use of the foil that prevents damage to household hardware.(Photo: AI generated by Canva) There’s a reason kitchen drawers around the world hoard rolls of aluminum foil long after the leftovers are gone.Turns out that it can be used as one of the most useful…
Neeraj Chopra has opened up about the emotional journey behind his silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying the achievement means much more than the distance he threw. The Olympic champion, who returned after battling multiple injuries, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram along with pictures and videos from Glasgow.The Indian javelin star said…
NEW DELHI: Indian cargo ship MSV Faize Noore Oliya was hit by a projectile in Red Sea off Yemen Tuesday, causing the vessel to capsize and sink, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding all 14 seafarers, including 13 Indian nationals, have been rescued.India condemned this “unprovoked attack on the defenceless mechanised sailing vessel” and said…
Wildlife conservation often depends on projects that begin with strong local knowledge but struggle to secure funding beyond a few years. Around the world, many endangered animals survive because of small organisations working with limited staff, modest budgets and long-term commitment rather than high-profile attention. While those efforts have prevented extinctions in some places, they…
SpaceX reports first quarterly earnings, posts $7.8 billion in revenue SpaceX delivered a quarter that beat expectations on paper, but not enough to put investors completely at ease. The Elon Musk-led company reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the three months through June as revenue soared to $7.8 billion, powered by rapid growth in its Starlink…
How cloning one seed of the Queen of Sheba orchid changed its fate Science and innovation can do wonders that are even beyond the cource of nature. The future of an entire species sometimes depends on something so small it’s almost invisible. Wondering what and how? Well, conservation scientists in a Kings Park (Western Australia)…