US Fed holds interest rates at 3.75%-4% as inflation persists, signals scope for further hikes The US Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged at 3.75%-4% in a 10-2 vote, as policymakers weighed persistent inflation against a resilient economy and waited for further data before deciding their next move. The decision came ahead of next week’s…
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction in Kochi saw several prominent international cricketers and familiar domestic names fail to attract bids despite their experience and previous performances.With limited slots available across five franchises, teams had to prioritise their remaining budgets and specific squad requirements. The absence of bids for several established players highlighted the…
How MIT professor Paris Smaragdis is teaching machines to listen beyond human hearing. (Photo: MIT News) A machine that can detect a traffic accident by listening to the sound of screeching tyres, identify an industrial drill before it fails, or help musicians improve their compositions could change how artificial intelligence interacts with the world. At…
Peter Medak, director of ‘The Changeling’, ‘The Krays’ and ‘The Ruling Class’, passes away in Los Angeles at the age of 88 Peter Medak, the Hungarian-born director and actor best known for ‘The Changeling’, ‘The Krays’ and ‘The Ruling Class’, has died at the age of 88. He passed away on Tuesday in Los Angeles….
Bert Mueller moved from the US to India and built California Burrito into a successful food chain. (Photo: CNBC Make It) When Bert Mueller first considered bringing Mexican-inspired cuisine to India, the options were limited. Now, more than a decade later, the American entrepreneur has built California Burrito into a business generating $23 million in…
General:Consistent effort will outweigh haste today, especially when family responsibilities clash with your own agenda. The Moon rises in Taurus within your second house, encouraging considerate communication and a focus on home matters. After sunset, the Moon shifts into Gemini in your third house.This later phase supports calls, writing and a manageable fresh initiative. If…
Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi NEW DELHI: With 30 seconds left and the scores locked at 4-4, Kajal Dhochak stood on the brink of a golden finish. The 18-year-old Indian had fought her way back into contention, but just when victory appeared within reach, Ukraine’s Anastasiya Alpyeyeva struck decisively. Kajal’s spirited resistance ended in an…
Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship 2026 The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (JNMF) has opened the application window for the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship, according to the official website. The fellowship offers financial support to people with a strong record of achievement who want to work on new ideas, research and creative projects related to India.The fellowship is open…
Upasana Singh and Nagma Morarji claim legal win in CINTAA leadership battle, saying, ‘Our only motto is Satyameva Jayate,’ as Padmini Kolhapure wins election with 604 votes Cine and TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) president Upasana Singh and treasurer Nagma Morarji have claimed victory in the body’s leadership and governance dispute. At a press conference in…
Toran Sheikh (PC: New Indian Express) Toran Sheikh is a daily-wage labourer and road worker from West Bengal. One day he decided to donate blood to a needy person purely out of humanity. He had no grand ambition to change the world. It began with an injured colleague who desperately needed help. In 1998, when…
