Silver surprisingly outshone gold this Dhanteras, with sales surging despite record prices. While gold volumes dipped, silver coin demand soared, especially in smaller cities, indicating a shift towards value-focused investments. Overall festive sales reached an estimated Rs 60,000 crore, a 25% increase, highlighting strong consumer sentiment.
Delhi’s domestic cricket woes deepened with a historic 12-run loss to Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Chasing 158, Delhi’s batting faltered on a slow pitch, finishing at 145 for 8. Indrajit Debnath’s crucial last-over bowling secured Tripura’s maiden win against Delhi, raising questions about team selection.
In Scotland, US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen are engaging in trade deal talks to resolve a prolonged transatlantic dispute. Trump had earlier indicated a 50% chance of reaching an agreement before the August 1 deadline, with a 30% reciprocal tariff looming.
Deepti Sharma became the most expensive WPL auction signing at Rs 3.20 crore, with UP Warriorz retaining her. Other stars like Amelia Kerr and Laura Wolvaardt also fetched significant bids. Despite a large purse, UP Warriorz made strategic signings, while surprising unsold names included Alyssa Healy and Alana King. A total of 67 players were…
Iconic Bengali band Chandrabindoo has released “Ami Tomae Bhalobashi,” their 11th track from the album Talobasha. This contemporary adaptation of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” featuring Chandril Bhattacharya, blends classical elements with modern Bengali lyrics. The song is now available on major streaming platforms, showcasing the band’s evolving sound.
The players will remain the faces of this victory. They deserve every bit of it. But the coaches, too, deserve their moment. They believed in them before anyone else did. They picked up these champions when their confidence was broken. When the dream looked buried under dust, the Prashants, Pawans, and Nagesh Guptas dusted it…
Blue Origin has achieved a major feat by successfully landing its colossal New Glenn rocket booster at sea, a feat previously mastered only by SpaceX. This second attempt’s success, witnessed by Elon Musk’s congratulations, signifies a crucial step in the commercial space race. The reusable booster promises to significantly cut launch costs for future missions.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini highlighted India’s economic growth under PM Modi, citing pro-welfare policies benefiting all citizens. He inaugurated development projects, including a Primary Health Centre and housing initiatives for underprivileged families. Saini emphasized transparent, merit-based recruitment in the police department and launched a Smart TV Education Project to enhance digital literacy and moral…
Washington, D.C. schools reopened under heavy military presence as President Donald Trump deployed armed National Guard troops, sparking parental fear and citywide backlash. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged officials to “leave our kids alone,” while critics warned of intimidation, political overreach, and threats to civil liberties. Similar deployments loom in Chicago and other Democratic-led cities, raising…
