01:01 (IST) Aug 20 Spot gold extends gains, up nearly 2% at $4,417.69/oz Spot gold extended its gains, rising nearly 2 per cent to $4,417.69 per ounce, as geopolitical uncertainty and rising crude oil prices continued to drive safe-haven demand. 23:59 (IST) Aug 19 Jewellery demand strengthens, deferred purchases return to market Jewellery demand has…
Cayenne pepper really might keep rats out of your yard A gardening hack making the rounds online says a spice sitting in most kitchens, cayenne pepper, can drive rats out of your yard for good. There’s actually something to this. Cayenne gets its heat from a compound called capsaicin, and researchers have tested exactly how…
Foil and cling wrap pose risks when storing certain foods. Plastic wrap can leach chemicals into fatty foods, especially when heated. Aluminum foil reacts with acidic or salty foods, releasing aluminum into them. Heat accelerates chemical release from both materials, so avoid direct contact. Match the wrapping material to the food type for safer food…
Forget fancy lunch boxes. One man from Uttar Pradesh apparently decided that if you don’t have a tiffin, you simply have to work with whatever is lying around.And in his case, that happened to be a mobile phone box.A video making the rounds on Instagram shows the man carrying homemade sabzi in an old phone…
The sets of ‘Arasan’ witnessed a special reunion when music composer Anirudh Ravichander dropped in during the film’s shoot. The composer’s visit brought together key members of the team, including director Vetri Maaran, actor Silambarasan TR and producer Kalaipuli S Thanu. A video from the set has now given fans a glimpse of the informal…
Moon in Scorpio today may show us which relationships are the real deal and which ones are just skin deep. Anuradha Nakshatra is about strategic alliances, loyal friendships and progress through steady effort. What to Do Today Look at your bigger goals and pick one clear priority. Capricorns may have lots of good ideas, but…
The equity markets are set for a closely watched trading session on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty expected to react to global cues and comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium. GIFT Nifty signalled a positive start, trading 65.5 points, or 0.27%, higher at 24,263.50, pointing to gains…
Money and mood need watching today, Sagittarius. The day won’t be a threat however, it will ask for discipline, particularly in the area of families, money and rapid reaction times are involved.Jupiter the ruler of your life does not provide a sense of freedom currently and Saturn is putting pressure on your responsibility. This is…
Most people expect an early-morning flight to be calm and sleepy, with tired passengers trying to catch a few extra minutes of rest before the day begins. But one flight recently turned into something completely different, all because of one enthusiastic elderly woman who refused to let silence take over. The story was shared on…
BITSAT 2026 iteration 4 result out The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has announced the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2026 iteration 4 seat allotment result. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check their allotment status by logging in to the official admission portal, admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in,…
