The rupee opened at 90.20 against the U.S. dollar and traded in the range of 89.75-90.23 before settling at 89.87 on Wednesday (January 7, 2026). | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The rupee rose 31 paise to close at 89.87 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) on possible intervention by the Reserve Bank…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the bail plea of the father of the 17-year-old involved in the Porsche car crash in Pune, who is facing prosecution for manipulating the blood sample test of his son by allegedly replacing it with his own blood sample. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna…
For designer Naushad Ali, inspiration for his latest collection, a collaboration with a legacy Chennai brand Sundari Silks, was all around him; in a language he loves, and in Tamil heritage that he deeply respects. Jasmine flowers in various stages of bloom, markings from the panchangam or the traditional Tamil calendar, narrow temple borders, and motifs representing…
Eli Crane moves to honor YouTuber Nick Shirley with Congressional Gold Medal after viral Minnesota daycare fraud claims (Image via Getty) Eli Crane is back in the news after making a big announcement that quickly spread online. On January 6, Rep. Eli Crane said he has introduced a bill to award Nick Shirley the Congressional…
Brace yourself for a day filled with potential bumps in the road. Tensions may arise both at home and work, making it essential to bite your tongue. Navigating your love life will require finesse, so pick your battles wisely. Stay vigilant with your finances and avoid hasty purchases. A slightly low mood may follow you…
Lizards are common visitors in many homes around the world, scurrying across walls, ceilings, and kitchen corners. Interestingly, one phenomenon that is widely noted by many is their tendency to avoid peacock feathers. Interestingly, there is a scientific explanation behind such a phenomenon, preferably in the area of biology, given the nature of their reactions…
Image used for representational purpose only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Gold prices fell on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) as a stronger dollar and investors reassessing the recent developments in the U.S. Venezuela situation weighed on the metal. Spot gold dropped 0.8% to $4,461.51 per ounce, as of 1001 GMT, after briefly touching a more…
Today, the professional landscape in 2026 is undergoing a major transformation as Mercury moves into Purva Ashadha, the “Invincible Star.” The Fire Horse Year, together with Universal Year 1, gives a huge cosmic boost to careers; if Mercury is there, you are not supposed to work harder but to communicate with “Unconquerable Will.“ It is…
Garden advice often focuses on what to water and how much, but timing is easier to overlook. Many plant problems begin not with pests or poor soil, but with moisture lingering a little too long. Leaves that stay wet invite trouble quietly, without obvious warning at first. Fungal disease does not arrive suddenly. It builds…
Sensex firms, Maruti, Power Grid, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints and Tata Steel were among the biggest laggards. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower for the third day in a row on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) as geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns about potential…
