The global economy is once again facing a surge in oil prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East, reviving memories of the 1970s energy crises that led to widespread economic disruption and stagflation.However, economists say the United States and other major economies are far better positioned today to absorb such shocks, reflecting structural changes…
A years-old video featuring YouTuber Jesse Ridgway has resurfaced online following his recent announcement that he and his wife decided to terminate a pregnancy after learning their unborn child had Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome. The video, originally uploaded in 2017 as part of his series The Devil Inside, has attracted renewed attention…
Bengaluru: Even after more than two months of sustained efforts, just over half of Bengaluru’s voters have been mapped by authorities ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Karnataka. According to officials, only 54.3% of voters were covered during the pre-SIR exercise carried out by city corporations on behalf of the…
What are abraham accords and why does it matter now? US President Donald Trump has renewed efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, urging several Muslim-majority and Arab nations to normalise ties with Israel as part of a broader regional settlement linked to ongoing negotiations with Iran. In a series of remarks, Trump called on countries…
Delhi’s summer can be brutal, and when temperatures start crossing 40 degrees, it is not just people who feel the pressure. Your car goes through a lot more stress than usual. Long traffic jams, hot tarmac and constant AC usage push every mechanical component harder than normal. Overheating, tyre failures and battery issues become far…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Mukul Choudhary, attempts unsuccessfully to run Rajasthan Royals’ Donovan Ferreira (AP Photo) In a match where Lucknow Super Giants largely controlled proceedings with the ball, a moment of chaos in the field involving Rishabh Pant stood out as a costly lapse.The incident came during Mayank Yadav’s over when Ravindra Jadeja tucked a…
A firefighter sergeant in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture has been suspended after an unusual case of workplace misconduct that has since gone viral online. The officer, based in Inazawa City, was found to have coerced colleagues into playing handmade board games during duty hours, including rest or nap breaks, over a six-month period. What he described…
Mangaluru: Hotels across Dakshina Kannada are weighing a fresh increase in food prices after a steep rise in commercial LPG cylinder rates pushed up operating costs for restaurants and eateries. Industry representatives said menu prices in the district could go up by at least 10%, with some establishments already implementing partial revisions.Kudpi Jagadeesh Shenoy, president…
Bengaluru: There has been a sharp decline of at least 50% in voluntary blood donations after the Covid-19 pandemic in the city over the past few years.Experts attribute the decline to a mix of work-from-home arrangements, shifting lifestyles, and emerging health concerns — factors that have disrupted traditional donation channels in a city where demand…
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali opened up about his admiration for Alia Bhatt and why he hopes to collaborate with her again after their acclaimed film ‘Highway’. Speaking about the actor, Imtiaz praised her emotional sincerity and described her as someone who completely surrenders herself to a character. The filmmaker recalled memories from the making ‘Highway,’ where…
