India’s tryst with oil shocks: How crude prices shaped economy and policy in last five decades

    Every major oil shock has left a mark on India, sometimes through inflation, sometimes through foreign exchange pressure, and occasionally through wider economic change. The country’s 1991 balance-of-payments crisis unfolded against a backdrop of rising oil prices. High crude costs later pushed difficult conversations around subsidies, fuel deregulation and energy security. More recently, shifts in…

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    Turkish proverb of the day: ‘A single cup of coffee is remembered for forty years’ — A reminder that even smallest acts of kindness can outlive anything

    A single cup of coffee is remembered for forty years A simple cup of coffee is often forgotten before the last sip cools. Yet, in Turkish culture, there is a saying that refuses to let such a moment disappear so easily: “Bir fincan kahvenin kırk yıl hatırı vardır.” Literally, “A single cup of coffee is…

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    ‘Before I leave the stage…’: Missouri Muslim student claims her principal withheld diploma as she spoke about ICE, Palestine

    Clayton teen says she was denied her diploma as she spoke about ICE and Palestine in her welcome speech. Leen Hijaz, a Palestinian-origin Muslim student of Clayton High School, Missouri, said her principal was not giving her a diploma as she made a controversial graduation speech, which her principal interrupted as well. During the graduation…

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      Gen Z drives fashion, beauty e-sales

      NEW DELHI: Around half of India’s online fashion and beauty shoppers are now Gen Z, and platforms are rapidly realigning to keep pace. Significantly, the cohort also boasts 1.5x the e-retail spend share on categories such as lifestyle, beauty, and electronics compared to other age groups, driving growth in a market that has more than…

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      Mrbeast: Who is Lorrayne Mavromatis? Lawsuit against MrBeast’s company explained

      Image via @mrbeast and @lorraynemavromatis / Instagram A former senior employee of MrBeast’s media company has filed a federal lawsuit alleging years of sexual harassment, gender bias, and wrongful termination. This ends up adding a significant new chapter to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding YouTube’s biggest creator. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court…

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      IPL 2026: Riyan Parag explains why RR promoted Jofra Archer ahead of Ravindra Jadeja vs MI | Cricket News

      Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Riyan Parag admitted Rajasthan Royals still have several areas to improve despite sealing the final IPL 2026 playoff spot with a crucial 30-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. RR crossed the 200-run mark thanks to explosive late hitting from Jofra Archer and Ravindra Jadeja before…

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        Gold price prediction today: Where is gold headed on March 18, 2026 & is the bull run over for now?

        Gold has witnessed a modest decline lacking bullish conviction amid mixed cues as USD strength persists ahead of the US Fed decision. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices lack an immediate bullish bias, though the current phase is more consolidative than corrective, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies at Anand Rathi…

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        Virat Kohli vs Travis Head: What led to viral ‘no handshake’ between two IPL stars | Cricket News

        Virat Kohli and Travis Head (Image: X/Screengrab) Tempers flared during the high-voltage IPL 2026 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 22, as a fiery verbal battle between Virat Kohli and Travis Head spilled over into the post-match handshakes. The incident unfolded during RCB’s daunting chase of 256, with Kohli and Head…

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        ‘Ramayana’: Yash’s Ravana costume revealed; actor confirms ‘no scenes’ with Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama in Part One |

        New details from CinemaCon 2026 are offering fans a closer look at ‘Ramayana: Part One’. Following the Day 1 interviews and interactions, a first look at Yash’s Ravana costume was shared online.Photos from the venue showcased costumes of the film’s lead characters, including Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi’s Sita. Kapoor’s look featured a…

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