The rupee fell 49 paise to hit a record low of 92.89 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid sustained pressure from a strong dollar and global market volatility.As the currency weakened, the Reserve Bank of India has significantly increased its market intervention using forward contracts, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with…
Muthappan, the deity of Parassinikkadavu, is believed to embody the union of Lord Vishnu and Shiva. According to beliefs, the folk deity is a composite of two divine figures, Thiruvappana, representing Lord Vishnu, and Vellattam, representing Lord Shiva. Photo: Facebook Source link
The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination registration deadline has been extended. Candidates who want to apply for the entrance exam now have more time to complete their applications.The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee has announced that the last date to submit the online application form for OJEE 2026 has been extended to March 29, 2026, till…
While Ganga water symbolizes purity, a unique taboo prevents taking it from Kashi. This holy city, a gateway to liberation, sees souls attain moksha. Removing its sacred waters is believed to disrupt departed souls’ journeys, carrying away ashes and spiritual energies. Devotees instead fetch Gangajal from Haridwar for rituals. The sacred river Ganga holds a…
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named in Barbie’s first-ever Dream Team, becoming the first cricketer in the world to receive a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll inspired by her journey. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 5.Toy manufacturer Mattel aligned the recognition with International Women’s Day, which is observed every year on March 8. According…
The Indian rupee weakened sharply on Wednesday, slipping to a record closing low of 92.05 against the US dollar as soaring crude oil prices and global risk aversion linked to the Iran crisis weighed heavily on the domestic currency.The rupee depreciated by 56 paise during the session, pressured by rising energy costs, foreign fund outflows…
Keiron Pollard (Screengrab/X) The debate around the Impact Player rule in the IPL continues to gather momentum, with Kieron Pollard adding his voice to the growing criticism. Pollard, currently serving as Mumbai Indians’ batting coach, made his stance clear, admitting “If you ask me personally whether I like it or not, I can say straight…
After his big Oscars win in 2026 for ‘Sinners’, Michael B. Jordan isn’t slowing down. If anything, he’s doubling down on artistic ambition and making his mark worldwide. Winning Best Actor for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s directorial didn’t just put him at the top of Hollywood’s A-list. It also showed…
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad has opened applications for its Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) Internship 2026. The programme offers undergraduate and postgraduate students from across India an opportunity to take part in hands-on research at the institute.The last date to apply online is March 10, 2026. SURE Internship 2026: Overview The SURE Internship…
BSEAP releases AP Class 10th hall tickets for SSC exams 2026 The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) has officially released the AP Class 10th BSE Exam 2026 hall tickets. Candidates can now download their admit cards from the official website at bse.ap.gov.in. The release covers regular, private, OSSC, OSSC private, and vocational students.Exams…