India’s benchmark indices opened in the red on Tuesday as the too-close-to-call U.S. presidential election kept investors on edge. Foreign investor outflows further weighed on the markets. The BSE Sensex dropped 240 points, or 0.13%, to 78,542.16, while the Nifty 50 fell 78 points, or 0.06%, opening below the 24,000 mark at 23,916.50. Market analysts […]
The four-day Chhath Puja, an annual festival celebrated in northern and eastern India as well as in Nepal, began on Tuesday. The first day, known as Nahay Khay, marks the beginning of the festival with a cleansing ritual in preparation for the days ahead. Day two is observed as Kharna, followed by the main Chhath […]
Kannada short film ‘Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know’, directed by Chidananda S. Naik, has qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film category. Produced by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), this film has already garnered international acclaim, winning the first prize at the Cannes Film Festival’s La […]
Oil prices in India are expected to remain stable amid the rising geopolitical tensions as the country has several options to buy crude oil, said Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Tuesday. Addressing concerns over potential supply chain disruptions, Puri emphasized that India has strategically positioned itself to manage such […]
The United States, celebrated as one of the oldest democracies in the world, is gearing up for a pivotal election on November 5, 2024. This election is brimming with key narratives that promise to make it one of the most anticipated in recent history. Among some noteworthy events leading up to this election are an […]
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris pledged to end the Gaza war, bring hostages home, and ensure both Israel’s security and the Palestinian people’s rights to dignity and self-determination at a rally in Michigan, just days before the US presidential election. Addressing supporters, Harris said, “This year has been difficult, given the scale of death and destruction […]
The Indian High Commission in Canada has condemned the “violent disruption” by anti-India elements at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, near Toronto. The clashes erupted on Sunday outside a consular camp organized in collaboration with the Hindu Sabha Mandir. In an official statement, the High Commission expressed concern over the incident and said that […]
Indian stock markets faced yet another challenging session on Monday, as the BSE Sensex plunged by 1,350 points, or 1.69%, and the Nifty index dropped 445 points, or 1.83%, breaking below the 24,000 mark. As of midday, the Sensex hovered below 79,000, while the Nifty rested at 23,859.10, both experiencing their most significant losses since […]
After India’s dismal show in the home series against New Zealand, India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed concern over the batters’ lack of form as the national team prepares for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, which is set to commence later this month. “It’s a cause for concern without a doubt. If the batters […]
Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod on Sunday lost to Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt in the finals of the Hylo Open 2024 badminton tournament in Saarbrücken, Germany. Seeded sixth at the BWF Super 300 tournament, Bansod fell to Blichfeldt, the seventh seed, with a scoreline of 21-10, 21-15. On Saturday, Bansod had defeated another Danish player, Julie Dawall […]
