MUMBAI: Demand for soaps, shampoos, packaged food and other household supplies remained stable in the June quarter despite hike in prices amid a broader inflationary environment driven by the West Asia war, companies said in their quarterly updates.El Nino conditions and its bearing on monsoon rains could, however, weigh on rural consumption going ahead, firms…
New Yorkers are being warned they could be opening “Pandora’s box” as the state moves towards legalizing physician-assisted suicide this summer, with Canada’s experience as a cautionary tale.Debbie Fisher, a 71-year-old from Ontario, said her elderly mother narrowly avoided being euthanised after making a single remark in hospital. Her mother, 93-year-old Rita Busby, had been…
D Gukesh (@FIDE_chess X Photo) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is preparing to defend his title against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov later this year, and Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran believes the young Indian needs to sharpen some areas of his game to stay ahead. According to Sasikiran, Gukesh’s habit of creating highly complicated positions makes him…
Chennai police mistook film props for real AK-47 rifles during a vehicle check. The weapons were for a Lokesh Kanagaraj film shoot. The discovery caused brief panic but was quickly resolved. This incident has fueled speculation about a promo for Allu Arjun’s upcoming film, AA23. Fans anticipate an action-packed release. In Chennai, strict vehicle checks…
Georgia officials trap 866 invasive yellow-legged hornets, eradicate 44 nests this year State agriculture teams in Georgia have trapped at least 866 invasive yellow-legged hornets and destroyed 44 active nests so far this year, according to official data released by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.The figures, listed on the state’s public yellow-legged hornet eradication dashboard,…
Admiration for Adolf Hitler should be morally unthinkable anywhere. Yet in parts of Pakistan, his name still surfaces in conversations with a strange tone of respect. The reaction can be startling for Europeans who encounter it. The German journalist Hasnain Kazim described precisely this experience in a widely discussed essay in Der Spiegel, where he…
The 2026 Met Gala, under the enchanting theme ‘Fashion as Art,’ turned the red carpet into a veritable gallery of bold expressions. With icons like Beyoncé and Rihanna leading the charge, attendees showcased everything from elaborate body paint to whimsical gowns. The 2026 Met Gala turned the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps into a red…
There are at least 8 best options for those who did not get selected in the H-1B FY2027 lottery, immigration attorney Felipe Jimenez said. Not getting picked up in the H-1B lottery that has now concluded for FY 2027 is not the end of the road for American Dream, immigration attorney Felipe Jimenez said, as…
’Attu’ actress Archenaa Ravi gets engaged to ‘Manjummel Boys’ producer Shawn Antony after reportedly dating since 2023 – PICS Actress and model Archenaa Ravi has taken a major step in her personal life. The ‘Attu’ actress is now engaged to Malayalam film producer Shawn Antony. The couple announced their engagement on social media on Tuesday,…
Motivational quote of the day by Zendaya: ‘Don’t try so hard to fit in, and certainly don’t try so hard to be different; just try hard to be you.’ The Odyssey star’s words of wisdom on why you need to stay true to yourself (Instagram) Zendaya has emerged as an inspirational figure for audiences around…