When India imports goods (such as gold), it pays for it in dollars. The more a product is imported (both in value and quantity), the more the requirement for dollars. (AI image) Gold may be a safe haven asset but India’s love for the yellow metal is adding pressure to its foreign exchange reserves buffer…
NASI Young Scientist Award 2026 honours IIT Roorkee’s Prof. Ankit Agarwal The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced that Prof. Ankit Agarwal of its Department of Hydrology has been selected for the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) Young Scientist Award 2026. The institute shared the announcement on August 4, stating that the…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for March 16, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
There’s a warm, breezy feeling around your day, Aquarius, like clothes drying in clean sunlight. Comfortable family, a warm and welcoming environment and simple pleasures are all highlighted today because the Moon is a great energy source for your relationship and Venus brings sweetness to your family time. If you’ve been busy, today offers the…
Indian exporters and logistics providers are scrambling to limit disruptions from the worsening Middle East conflict by closely tracking shipping carriers, planning consignments earlier and exploring alternate routes, even as freight rates, insurance premiums and transit times rise sharply amid uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.The main response from the exporting community has been defensive…
Sugar prices jump 29% in a month, industry blames ‘speculative behaviour’ for artificial tightness NEW DELHI: Sugar industry’s apex body ISMA on Monday said that there is no shortage of the sweetener while admitting that the spike in prices is “not natural” and is being fuelled by stocking by bulk consumers and “speculative behaviour”. The…
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes with teammate James Anderson (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma) James Anderson has delivered a brutally honest assessment of his experience in The Hundred, admitting he “hated every minute” of playing in the tournament last year, in remarks that are unlikely to please organisers.The veteran seamer, widely regarded as one of the greatest…
Capricorn (Makar Rashi) Weekly Horoscope | August 22 – August 28, 2026: Discipline, Stability, and Steady Progress Build Lasting Success Today carries a sense of completion. Something settles inside you. Saturn, your ruler, is giving structure, while the Moon supports fulfilment, so effort feels less scattered and more rewarding than it has in recent days.You…
This month flows like a river beside a busy town. Social movement is lively, but a few bends demand silence, rest, and careful spending. In the opening days of this phase, you will participate actively in social activities, and to some extent, your success in these activities may be due to the influential role of…
Rashid Khan (Image credit: ACB) NEW DELHI: From a war-torn nation to making a mark on the world stage, Afghanistan cricket has come a long way. The team has produced stunning performances, challenged some of the best sides in the world and pulled off big wins against top teams. Once seen as minnows, Afghanistan have…