Eid ul Fitr 2026 gold rush begins as prices drop in the UAE markets After weeks of soaring prices that kept many buyers on the sidelines, gold has finally taken a sharp turn in the UAE, dropping over Dh50 from its March peak and triggering a surge in last-minute Eid shopping across Dubai’s jewellery markets….
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a rare moment involving the comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) as it began breaking apart. Events like this are not often seen, mainly because comet fragmentation is difficult to anticipate and even harder to observe at the right time. The results were later published in the journal Icarus.Interestingly, the comet…
Lockie Ferguson (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) NEW DELHI: Lockie Ferguson will miss the early part of IPL 2026 as he chooses to spend time with his family after recently becoming a father. The fast bowler, who plays for Punjab Kings, is expected to join the squad later in the tournament after taking a short break from…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Six major powers, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, said on Thursday they are ready to support efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict in the Gulf continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.In a joint statement, the…
New Harvard Deal Gives Custodians Higher Pay Harvard University custodians have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 32BJ, concluding nearly six months of contentious negotiations, according to The Harvard Crimson. The agreement includes the largest wage increase for Harvard custodians in twenty years, along with a ratification bonus, fully…
India’s D Gukesh (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s young chess star D Gukesh has come under criticism from former world champion Anatoly Karpov, who claimed his title win was more down to luck than dominance. Gukesh had defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest world champion, but some voices, especially from…
If the US were to ‘unsanction’ Iran oil at sea, India would be able to step up procurement. (AI image) Will India get access to Iran crude oil soon? The Donald Trump administration has signalled the possibility of waiving sanctions on floating Iran crude oil to ease the ongoing shock in the global energy markets….
MS Dhoni with wife Sakshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings wicket-keeper batter and former India captain MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Dhoni recently shared an emotional birthday message for her father-in-law Pan Singh Dhoni, highlighting his role in Dhoni’s journey. She posted a picture and praised his life story, calling it inspiring and crediting…
Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble has said Abhishek Sharma needs to find a balance between attacking play and spending more time at the crease, drawing a comparison with Virender Sehwag ahead of the IPL season starting March 28.The 25-year-old Abhishek has built a reputation for fast starts at the top of the order…
Sam Curran (third from right) of England looks on with teammates during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 match between Sri Lanka and England. Rajasthan Royals could face a setback ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with all-rounder Sam Curran likely to miss the tournament due to a suspected groin…
