Sensex dives over 600 points after five-day rally dragged by IT stocks
Stock market benchmark indices ended lower on Friday (June 19, 2026) after a five-day rally, with the Sensex dropping 607 points and the Nifty falling to the 24,013.10 level, dragged by heavy selling in IT firms after global tech giant Accenture trimmed its full-year revenue growth guidance and renewed geopolitical uncertainty. The 30-share BSE Sensex…
‘Serious and spreading very fast’: WHO on Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The current Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15 (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned that a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading quickly, even as response efforts are being scaled up.“The outbreak remains serious and is evolving very fast. However, I have seen…
Thalapathy Vijay is a ‘commander’ at heart: 4 personality traits that prove he was always more than just a superstar
Thalapathy Vijay, a beloved South Indian cinema figure, has transitioned from stardom to public service, sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Known for his humility, generosity, and deep connection with fans, Vijay has always communicated through his work rather than public fanfare. His decision to embrace political responsibility after a successful acting…
Understanding the most auspicious directions in vastu shastra |
For centuries Vastu Shastra has been used as a guide for designing and laying out homes, temples and workplaces in India. The principles of Vastu, based on the belief that different natural energies are associated with different directions, still today influence modern architecture and interior design. The most frequent question homeowners ask is what is…
Sensex tumbles after five-day rally; IT stocks hit hard after Accenture trims full-year revenue outlook
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday (June 19, 2026) after a five-day rally, dragged by heavy selling in IT firms following revenue growth guidance cut by Accenture. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 786.58 points to 76,624.90 in…
Japanese proverb of the day on relationships: “If the fish has a mind, so does…”
There’s an old Japanese proverb that sounds incredibly simple on the surface, but completely flips how you view your life once it finally clicks:”Uo gokoro areba mizu gokoro.”Translated literally, it means: If the fish has a mind, so does the water.It’s a beautiful bit of imagery, but it carries a punchy truth about reciprocity and…
RSS office attack in Ranchi: Pakistan ISI-backed terror network uncovered | India News
NEW DELHI: Days after the Ranchi RSS office attack, a police investigation into the three arrested accused has uncovered links to Pakistan’s ISI-funded Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan (TTH), according to sources cited by news agency ANI on Friday.The alleged role of Pakistan’s ISI came to light after the arrests made a day earlier.Officials said all three arrested…
What your rising sign says about your first impression
People think of astrology and they think of their Sun sign, the zodiac sign of their birth date. But another important factor that astrologers say plays a major role in first impressions is the Rising Sign or Ascendant.The Rising Sign is the zodiac sign that was rising over the eastern horizon at the time of…
Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.20 against U.S. dollar
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee appreciated 20 paise to 94.20 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (June 19, 2026) on optimism that trade negotiations between India and the United States are set to gain momentum. Forex traders said the rupee opened on a positive…
Europe without the crowds: Why off-season travel is having a moment
For years, Indians have followed a familiar pattern when planning European holidays. Their travel to Europe is largely concentrated between May and September, with demand peaking during the May-June school-holiday window and continuing through the European summer months of July and August. Most trips happen when the region is warm and sunny. But these months also mark the region’s peak tourist season,…
