Rupee began its last trading session of the week in red, falling 45 paise against the US dollar to 94.67 in early trade as rising crude oil prices and fresh tensions around the Strait of Hormuz dragged down market sentiment. Opening at 94.58 in the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency slipped further as…
With the West Bengal Madhyamik Pariksha 2026 results now declared, not every student will find their name in the successful list. While the overall pass percentage remains strong at around 86.8%, thousands of students have not cleared one or more subjects. For them, the next steps matter more than the setback itself.Students who are not…
For years, adulthood came with one painfully repetitive formula: work non-stop, stay exhausted for four decades, and maybe enjoy life once retirement finally arrives. Gen Z looked at that plan and collectively said, absolutely not. Instead, a growing number of young professionals are embracing something called “micro-retirement” — intentional career breaks taken in their 20s…
Aries: What’s not working today? Don’t turn a blind eye. That pause, that wrong turn – it’s trying to tell you something. But don’t be upset, take a closer look. What you learn there can help you advance faster in your career or your financial goals. And a tiny problem could be the key to…
Mark Hamill, best known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, has apologised after sharing a controversial social media post featuring an image of Donald Trump in a grave. The post sparked an immediate and strong response from the White House, prompting the actor to delete the image and replace…
Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen (Video grab) Magnus Carlsen defeated Yagiz Kaan in a must-win situation in the classical game and then beat Arjun Erigaisi twice with black pieces in the blitz tiebreak.The result gave the Norwegian world No. 1 the TePe Sigeman & Co. chess title in Malmo, Sweden, on Thursday. It was the…
The world’s busiest oil supply passage is in a chokehold, and the ripple effects are being felt across nearly every corner of the globe. The pressure is already showing up everywhere: at petrol stations, in grocery bills, and along global trade routes. The conflict, which has continued to intensify since February 28, has already pushed…
KOLKATA: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education announced the Madhyamik results on Friday, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.83%. This marks a slight increase from last year’s pass percentage of 86.56%. Among the districts, Kalimpong recorded the highest pass percentage at 95.10% followed by East Midnapore at 94.82%, Kolkata at 92. 3192.31%, West…
Children do not only hear words in childhood. They absorb tone, repetition, and the emotional message hidden inside everyday language. A phrase that seems harmless to an adult can land very differently in a child’s mind, especially when it is heard often. Over time, these repeated lines can shape how a child sees themselves, how…
ARIES The stars foretell a startling encounter today. A new person may enter your life and create an unusual vibration at the very centre of your existence. Let this connection take flight; perhaps this friendship could turn into something extraordinary over time. Don’t rush anything, simply enjoy the moment and allow the bond to flow…