Currency watch: Rupee gains 23 paise to close at 88.50 against dollar; upbeat mood on US-India trade talks lifts sentiment

The rupee strengthened 23 paise to settle at 88.50 against the US dollar on Tuesday, supported by upbeat sentiment around a potential US-India trade agreement and easing concerns over the prolonged US government shutdown.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.69 against the greenback, touched an intraday high of 88.50 and a…

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Music was the message of Halgi Culture Band’s recent performance at Indian Heritage Academy

Halgi Culture Band’s performance at Indian Heritage Academy | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Protest and celebration, and pain and power intermingled in Halgi Culture Band’s ‘Thousand River Blues,’ performed recently at Bengaluru’s Indian Heritage Academy. The Band questioned systemic oppression without disclaiming the fullness of their voices or lives. The sharing was intense and moving,…

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Cristiano Ronaldo retirement: Will he play FIFA World Cup 2026? Football legend clears air | Football News

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement. (Credits: X) Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Tuesday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final tournament appearance as he approaches the end of his illustrious career.When asked about his World Cup farewell, Ronaldo responded, “soon for me means in 10 years … no, I’m joking”. He…

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5 things to mix in milk for quick hair growth

Methi is that humble kitchen spice your grandmother always swore by and rightly so! Fenugreek seeds are rich in protein, iron, and nicotinic acid, all of which strengthen hair follicles and prevent thinning. They’re also packed with lecithin, which deeply nourishes the scalp and reduces dandruff, one of the hidden causes of hair fall. To…

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Ian Botham slams England’s lack of preparation before Ashes; batting coach Marcus Trescothick calls it ‘way of the modern game’ | Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum during a net session at The Kia Oval on July 30, 2025 in London, England. (Getty Images) Ahead of the much-anticipated men’s Ashes series in Australia, a heated debate has erupted over the limited preparation for the Three Lions, with England great Ian Botham warning that Ben…

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