Stock markets extended the winning run to the sixth consecutive day on Thursday (August 21, 2025), with benchmark Sensex closing higher by nearly 143 points on buying in blue-chip shares ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 142.87 points or 0.17%, to settle at 82,000.71 in a restricted trade. During the day,…
Nicholas Pooran’s reaction after losing his wicket (Images via Screengrab/X) Trinbago Knight Riders captain Nicholas Pooran let his emotions spill out during a tense Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 clash against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on August 20. Chasing a target of 168, Pooran struggled to find momentum and was under pressure after scoring just…
Caffeine is a staple in many people’s daily routines, especially across the UK. Found in coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, chocolate, and more, it’s praised for boosting alertness and energy. However, growing research suggests that caffeine may also play a role in increasing anxiety levels, particularly in sensitive individuals or those with pre-existing mental health conditions….
File Pic: Players after India vs Pakistan match NEW DELHI: India’s cricket team will continue to feature in next month’s Asia Cup, with the Sports Ministry clarifying on Thursday that its new stance on international sporting engagements with Pakistan will not affect multilateral tournaments. The ministry, however, reiterated that bilateral contests between India and Pakistan…
Since returning to the White House in January 2025, US President Donald Trump’s financial choices have drawn attention, with many questioning how he is investing his money. New disclosures released by the US Office of Government Ethics on Wednesday (local time) reveal that Trump has put more than $100 million into bonds.The filings, reported by…
MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS drew a blank in the first jointly-fought election since the Thackeray brothers’ ‘reunion’. The defeat in the BEST cooperative society election comes as a major setback and dampener for Uddhav and Raj Thackeray ahead of BMC polls as their parties had made it a prestige issue. Political observers…
Team Innovation Cultural has announced the return of Grammy-nominated artist Krishna Das to India after a year’s break. Known internationally for his devotional chanting, Krishna Das has been described by The New York Times as the “chant master of American Yoga” and counts public figures such as Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma among his listeners….
PUNE: A 22-kg golden ‘kalash’ (urn) was recently installed atop the samadhi temple of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj at Alandi in a grand ceremony attended by political leaders, trustees, and devotees. The ‘kalash’ has been crafted by city-based Shripad Shankar Nagarkar Jewellers and it is made entirely from devotees’ contributions. It was installed with rituals, taken…
The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on Kyrgyzstan’s financial sector and crypto networks it said were used by Russia to bypass Western restrictions, targeting an alleged $9.3 billion, ruble-backed stablecoin operation. The new measures build on more than 2,700 existing UK sanctions against Russia and follow a similar move last week by the United States, the…
Prime Video on Thursday announced a multi-year collaboration with Maddock Films, securing worldwide-exclusive post-theatrical streaming rights to eight of its upcoming titles, including films from the banner’s blockbuster horror-comedy universe. As part of the deal, Prime Video will be the exclusive streaming home to Maddock Films’ slate of movies releasing theatrically between 2025 and 2027,…
