Global food prices rise to their highest level in nearly four years Global food prices climbed to their highest level in nearly four years in September, as disruptions to major trade routes and concerns over weather conditions pushed up prices of several key commodities.The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Price Index averaged…
For 55 years, this Madurai pen repairman has continued the trade he learnt from his father. (Photo courtesy: Heritage Madurai) At around 10 every morning, he returns to the same spot near the East Gate of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. By 2pm, he leaves. At 5pm, he is back again, staying until 8. For 55…
People born on October 2 often know that something has changed in a room before anyone tells them what happened.Someone’s replies have become shorter. A friend who is normally talkative has gone quiet. Two colleagues who usually sit together suddenly aren’t speaking. These are small things, but an October 2-born person is quite likely to…
‘Lust Stories 3’ arrived on September 18 and quickly won over audiences, continuing the anthology’s popularity. Among its four segments, Shakun Batra‘s chapter stood out for its nuanced look at where emotional mismatch meets physical chemistry, with Ali Fazal and Radhikka Madan in the lead roles. Fazal was already riding high on the success of…
Sujeet Kalkal (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Sujeet Kalkal ended India’s wait for a wrestling gold at the Asian Games 2026 with a stunning comeback in the men’s freestyle 65kg category on Friday.The 23-year-old Indian defeated Tajikistan’s Abdulmazhid Kudiyev 10-9 in a dramatic final at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center.Kalkal was trailing 2-9 for…
Selecting crude involves more than just comparing headline discounts. By Sourav Mitra and Praveen RaiIndia’s search for the optimal crude import mix is a constant balancing act. As the world’s third-largest crude oil importer, and with around 88% of its crude needs met from abroad, India feels the impact of every price swing – from…
A small bedroom does not always need a bulky wardrobe to keep clothes organised. When floor space is limited, everyday clothing can be stored using walls, unused furniture and overlooked corners instead. From open clothes rails and floating shelves to old dressers and the space beneath the bed, simple alternatives can provide room for both…
Arhaan Khan, nephew of Salman Khan, treated fans to a nostalgic look back at his childhood with a set of old photos. The carousel offered a peek into his early years with cousins Nirvaan Khan and Ayaan Agnihotri, as well as his uncle Salman. Arhaan, who is the son of Malaika Arora and actor-filmmaker Arbaaz…
NEW DELHI: Ankush Panghal completed a golden hat-trick for Indian boxing at the Asian Games on Friday, defeating South Korea’s Minseong Kim in the men’s 80kg final to cap a memorable day for the country’s pugilists in Aichi-Nagoya.Ankush dominated the title bout, winning the opening round 4-1 before taking the second unanimously 5-0 to establish…
September shipments through Hormuz hit post-war high LNG traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased in September, with the number of cargoes leaving the key waterway reaching its highest monthly level since the US-Israeli war on Iran began. The rise came despite continuing security concerns and uncertainty over shipping through the strait.Data from S&P Global…
