Stock market benchmark indices ended higher on Monday (August 3, 2026), with the Sensex climbing 544.39 points and Nifty surging 1.60%, following a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid easing geopolitical tensions. Foreign fund inflows also added to markets’ optimism. Extending the winning momentum to the fourth day, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 544.39…
“She’s an only child, so she must be spoiled,” or “He’ll grow up lonely without siblings.” For generations, the image of the “spoiled, selfish and socially awkward” only child has been repeated in parenting conversations. But does science actually support these beliefs?Psychologists have been studying only children , and modern evidence paints a far more…
Some people look cool, down-to-earth, or even shy. They might not easily burst into tears in front of other people. They may not feel everything. But they can be very emotional inside. Some signs on the hand may reveal this hidden softie in palmistry. Palmistry Today examines parts of the hand that can reveal emotional…
The rupee surged 31 paise to 95.12 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (August 3, 2026) over a steep fall in global crude oil prices and a softer greenback after US President Donald Trump decided to hold off strikes against Iran. FII inflows, a rise in the country’s forex reserves, and Reserve…
Mark Zuckerberg (Photo via Reuters) Long before AI breakthroughs were the center of headlines about Silicon Valley billionaires, Mark Zuckerberg was making news for something else, even far from technology.“Killing his own dinner’Sounds gross, right? In 2011, the then-27-year-old Facebook founder quietly took on a “personal challenge,” and it became one of his most talked-about…
Pakistan’s military spokesperson made controversial remarks about non-believers and the faithful. He also accused India of using websites and social media for terrorism. Chaudhry alleged that Afghanistan’s Taliban regime uses terrorism for its economy and diplomacy. These statements were made during a briefing on counter-terrorism operations. The briefing also covered the security situation in Balochistan…
The research team at 5,050 metres altitude (University of Munster photo) The glacier on Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest mountain, has been surveyed for the first time as scientists race to study its shrinking ice before more evidence is lost.Researchers believe the shrinking glacier could preserve valuable information about both climate change and human history. While…
Fitkari (alum) is a naturally available mineral, which is used in Indian homes for daily purposes like purification of water, personal grooming and minor first aid. And it has a special meaning in traditional spiritual practices. Families have been using fitkari in symbolic rituals for generations, believing it brings positivity, protection and harmony. It has…
The aluminium foil mistake that could change the way your food tastes Wrapping leftovers in foil is such an automatic kitchen habit that most people never stop to ask whether the food underneath actually likes being there. For a large category of everyday dishes, tomato-based curries, citrus marinades, anything with a splash of vinegar or…
Anamika Khanna’s India Couture Week (ICW) opening show in Hyderabad and Rahul Mishra’s finale in Delhi offered a glimpse of high fashion’s dual goals – spotlighting Indian creativity on a global stage and seizing the commercial opportunity at home, in centres outside Delhi and Mumbai. At ICW’s inaugural showcase, Khanna’s models walked the runway in…
