136 dead, no vaccine or cure: WHO chief warns over ‘scale and speed’ of Ebola outbreak (Image credit: AP) The World Health Organisation chief on Tuesday said he was “deeply concerned” by an Ebola outbreak in Congo caused by a rare strain for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments, as the death toll…
Director duo Anthony Russo and Joe Russo have teased major surprises in their upcoming Marvel blockbuster ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. As fans wait patiently for the film’s trailer after all the positive reviews from CinemaCon, the directors, through their production company, teased fans about all they can expect to unfold in cinemas when the film releases on…
Gold prices staged a recovery on Tuesday, climbing Rs 800 to reach Rs 1.63 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital, as optimism surrounding possible progress in US-Iran talks helped ease worries about inflationary pressures. Market participants said gold of 99.9% purity increased by Rs 800 to Rs 1,63,600 per 10 grams, inclusive of…
Vabihav Sooryavanshi leads Orange Cap tally of IPL 2026 Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reclaimed the Orange Cap in sensational fashion during the high-voltage IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants. Chasing a daunting target of 220, the 15-year-old unleashed a breathtaking assault, smashing 93 runs to take back the lead in the…
Oil prices on Wednesday eased after US President Donald Trump asserted that the war with Iran would end ‘very quickly’. Despite this, investors remained cautious amid uncertainty over peace talks and continued disruption to Middle East oil supplies.Brent crude futures fell 45 cents (0.4%) to $110.83 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude slipped…
Amitabh Bachchan has been greeting fans outside his Mumbai home, Jalsa, every Sunday for years. He recently admitted that the walk out to meet them still makes him nervous. In a heartfelt blog post shared on May 17, the megastar of Hindi cinema opened up about the anxiety he feels before each meet and the…
MUMBAI: Private equity (PE) investor Advent has bought a minority stake in Gujarat’s Iscon Balaji Foods (IBF) in a $150 million deal, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday, without sharing specifics of the transaction. The investment is part of a broader $215 million fundraise by IBF which has also been backed by…
It is reported that scientists at Tohoku University in Japan have found that certain gold nanoparticles can display nearly fluid-like properties that enable them to respond by changing their structures to heat and pressure. The findings may revolutionise the future of biomedical engineering, intelligent surfaces, drug delivery technologies, and microfluidic devices. Reported in the journal…
Bollywood actress and mommy-to-be, Deepika Padukone got fans hyped and excited about her work projects, just as a new video from the sets turned up online.The actress was seen in a new video, reportedly filming for an advertisement in Bengaluru. The actress, who serves as the face of a luxury hotel brand, was spotted shooting…
MUMBAI: RBI’s new disclosure norms will put unlisted banks at par with listed peers, standardise reporting formats and units, and make global comparisons of Indian lenders much easier by mandating uniform, template-driven disclosures.The new norms prescribe globally aligned reporting architecture that mirrors Basel standards, addressing the third of the three pillars of the globally accepted…
