Vipan Kumar in the hospital after rescuing the girl In January this year, an Indian-origin construction worker became a hero in Romania after risking his own life to save a five-year-old girl who fell through the ice of a frozen lake. This act that has earned him the title of honorary citizen in the city…
In 1831, a sand-clearing resident on the Isle of Lewis unearthed 93 elaborately carved figures, the Lewis Chessmen, made of walrus ivory and whale teeth. Image Credits: British Museum, via Wikimedia Commons Long before the Isle of Lewis came to be known as a hiking paradise for history lovers, there was a hidden story that…
In upcoming years, India’s transmission and distribution (T&D) sector is expected to see steady growth, lifted by investment of almost Rs 9 trillion or Rs 9 lakh crore through 2032. According to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services, the current investment cycle, which began in FY22-23, has already improved performance across the sector.It noted…
Nicole Kidman is one of the most celebrated actresses in the Hollywood industry. With a career spanning decades, the actress has navigated many ups and downs; however, she has managed to pull through and slowly become one of the most respected names in the industry. Here is a look at the quote for the day…
Mexico City: One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence.Oseguera, 59, the mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died in custody after being injured in a military operation by Mexican special forces in the town of…
Wall Street’s major indexes traded mixed to lower on Wednesday as investors grappled with a continued selloff in technology stocks, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated for longer.The S&P 500 was nearly flat after recovering from an early decline, while the Dow Jones…
India’s market regulator Sebi has approved a major change in how closing stock prices are discovered, moving away from the existing volume-weighted average price method to an auction-based system aimed at improving transparency, fairness and execution quality at the market close.The new framework, called the Closing Auction Session (CAS), will be rolled out in phases…
Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday as fading momentum in artificial intelligence-linked stocks, elevated oil prices and concerns over persistent inflation kept investors cautious.Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged up less than 0.1% to 62,774.94, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.9% to 7,708.05 after recovering some recent losses.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% to 8,645.80.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Rohit Sharma’s availability remains the biggest talking point ahead of Mumbai Indians’ crucial clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, with the veteran opener still not fully cleared after his hamstring injury.Rohit, who has been sidelined since April 12, continues to be a doubtful starter for the Wankhede encounter….
In the Northern Hemisphere, June 21 is the longest day of the year. The day marks the beginning of the summer season when the heat waves strike everywhere. According to the astrology, the Earth’s axial tilt is the highest on this particular day. This is the time when Sun reaches to its highest point in…