Although the unemployment rate of 4.1% marked the lowest level since June 2025, the decline was driven by a contraction in the labour force rather than stronger hiring. (Image for representative purpose only) US employers unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs last month, while downward revisions by the Labor Department erased a further 103,000 positions from payroll…
Brendon McCullum and Stephen Fleming (Agency Image) England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has thrown his weight behind the England and Wales Cricket Board’s decision to hand Joe Root the Test captaincy once again, insisting Harry Brook‘s opportunity to lead the side in the longest format will arrive in due course.The ECB’s decision to bring…
Paul Devlin responded to Harvard University’s rejection letter by rejecting its rejection (Letters of Note photo) In 1981, a student who was rejected by Harvard University decided he wasn’t going to let the letter have the final word. Instead, he wrote back to reject Harvard’s rejection.Paul Devlin wrote back to Harvard a humorous letter after…
Dimple Kapadia became an overnight sensation at just 16 with her debut in Raj Kapoor’s 1973 blockbuster ‘Bobby‘, opposite Rishi Kapoor. At the time, her younger sister, Simple Kapadia, was studying at a boarding school and was stunned to discover through newspaper reports that Dimple had entered the film industry. However, Dimple’s flourishing career came…
Amara is a beautiful multicultural name associated with meanings such as “grace,” “eternal,” and “lovely” across different cultures. With its soft pronunciation and rich meaning, it has a timeless quality that suits every generation. A baby girl’s name is more than just a word – it becomes a part of her identity and story. Names…
Today, business and service affairs shift into higher gear, emphasizing a need for discipline. Attending to old debts and familial responsibilities must be approached with meticulous organization. Retail and finance may encounter obstacles, prompting a need for careful reviews of stock and payment logs. Steer clear of shortcuts and workplace disputes regarding pace, as prioritizing…
The report said FPIs were net sellers of equities worth Rs 1.8 lakh crore, while they were net buyers of debt at Rs 25,807 crore. MUMBAI: Regulatory interventions by Sebi in the futures & options (F&O) segment during fiscal 2026, aimed mainly at reining in excessive speculative activities by retail investors, led to a dip…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino, left, and Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia clap before the World Cup round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo) Football’s growing divide over FIFA president Gianni Infantino showed no sign of easing on Friday, with some of his supporters publicly backing him…
Scott, 56, is one of the world’s best-known donors. (Getty images) Native Forward Scholars Fund (NFSF) has announced how it will use the entire $50 million unrestricted donation it received from philanthropist and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ former wife, MacKenzie Scott. The organisation said every dollar of the gift will go towards supporting Native students…
Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Vadhandhi 2’ has landed in controversy after a real-life Jallikattu champion objected to using his name for a fictional character in the series. The issue was reportedly resolved after actor Sasikumar personally spoke to Modakathan Mani, clarifying that the mystery drama is entirely fictional and that the character was never intended to…
