Mangaluru: With Akshaya Tritiya set to be celebrated this time on April 19 and 20, jewellers are reworking collections with sleeker, lighter designs to match what they describe as ‘shrinkflated’ demand, where consumers buy smaller quantities of jewellery due to price rise.Gold demand has slumped by 40%-50% compared to last year, industry representatives said, with…
BENGALURU: Eyewear retailer Lenskart on Saturday said it will standardise its in-store style guidelines to explicitly allow employees to wear symbols of faith, following criticism on social media over an earlier internal document that appeared to restrict such expression.The backlash was triggered by posts on X, where users shared screenshots of what they claimed was…
Anukul Roy and Rinku Singh after the match. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally broke their losing streak in IPL 2026 with a tense four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, and vice-captain Rinku Singh admitted the turning point came with a slice of luck that changed everything.A dropped catch early in his innings proved…
Police in Calgary are searching for a 22-year-old man accused of firing a gun with intent, as authorities warn the public not to approach him.Germanpreet Singh, also known as ‘Garry,’ is wanted on a warrant for discharging a firearm with intent, a serious offence under Canadian law that can carry significant prison time if proven…
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions straining global oil supplies, the government has said that it is ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability across the country and is closely monitoring maritime safety in the Middle East.Reassuring citizens, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said there has been no disruption in household LPG supply. “Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain…
Orgasm shots: The controversial ‘happy ending’ being marketed to brides The checklist for the dream wedding used to have that perfect bridal glow, a “Manish Malhotra’s designer lehenga”, a palace in Udaipur, and a perfect wedding film-maker to make the day the most perfect one. However, the “bridal glow” has officially moved from the surface…
Hollywood star Jessica Alba and actor Danny Ramirez were recently photographed sharing a public kiss during a dinner date in Beverly Hills. The couple, both sporting stylish black leather jackets, were also accompanied by Alba’s eight-year-old son, Hayes. The unexpected presence of Alba’s child with her ex-partner, Cash Warren, added a surprising twist to the…
NEW DELHI: Former South Africa cricketer Dale Steyn on Sunday said Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Chennai Super Kings could prove to be a turning point for the Ishan Kishan-led side in IPL 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who last won the IPL title in 2016, their only triumph, defeated five-time champions CSK by 10 runs in a…
India’s growth trajectory is expected to remain steady despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, that has sent ripples across the globe. In its latest report, SBI Research said that the country is navigating oil shocks and the Iran war from a “situation of strength”, projecting GDP growth at 6.8% to 7.1% in FY27.The report noted…
Mangaluru: Health and family welfare minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday clarified that disciplinary action within the Congress has no connection with the Davanagere South assembly bypoll.Speaking to reporters, Rao dismissed speculation linking internal party decisions to electoral considerations. “No one can predict election results. I am not an astrologer to say who will win….
