NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday appointed former Supreme Court judge Balbir Singh Chauhan as the new chairperson of the commission of inquiry probing the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur in May 2023. This follows resignation of the incumbent, former chief justice of Gauhati High Court Ajai Lamba. Justice Chauhan will assume charge…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India said it aims to raise ₹1.79 trillion rupees ($20 billion) from selling stakes in state-run firms through initial public offerings by the 2029/30 financial year, after previously backing away from outright privatisation plans. The IPOs will be part of a broader push to…
Morning light does more than improve mood. It sets the body clock. When sunlight hits the eyes, it signals the brain’s master clock to regulate hormones that control hunger and energy use. Research supported by the National Institutes of Health explains that circadian alignment influences glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Misaligned sleep cycles are linked…
You wake up with a spark. High energy, clear mind, and a sense that things will work out. The Moon supports your social side, and Jupiter blesses learning, so the day feels bright and purposeful.A social or family function may come up. Even if you’re tired by evening, you’ll enjoy the change of scene. Go…
Securities and Exchange Board of India. File picture | Photo Credit: The Hindu Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) broadened the categories of mutual funds in line with the proposals in a consultation paper released last year, in its circular released 26, February. According to the circular released, SEBI introduced another new category called…
Beautiful plant that attracts snakes to garden (Image source: Canva) Many people enjoy spending time in their gardens, whether it is watering plants, growing flowers, or simply sitting outdoors. A garden is a place where you can feel safe and at peace. But some plants and landscaping choices can quietly change how animals use that…
Yellow mustard seeds, also known as peeli sarson, are a quintessential ingredient in Indian kitchens, which have been used to add a twist of taste and texture to Indian delicacies. But do you know these little seeds can also hold the power to attract cosmic energies and positive vibrations to ward off any signs of…
A team of 20 SWAT officers raided Malani Jewelers in Richardson, making it the third jewelry stores in North Texas to be raided, in connection with the $74 million gold scam targeting seniors. 13 employees were detained and crates full of gold were seized. The authorities said this store was one of the network businesses…
In an immaculate courtyard where The Oberoi Udaivilas’ gold sun insignia ushers in the harsh mid-day heat of Rajasthan’s spring — a transition from its freezing winters — Sandra Button, chief judge of the The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance, says something significant during a panel discussion. After having spent time between February 20 and 22 assessing…
Image for representative purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee rose 6 paise to 90.85 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (February 26, 2026) on the back of a weaker greenback and FII inflows. A positive start to the session at the domestic equity markets lent further support to the…
