Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has successfully issued a US$500 million, five-year senior unsecured Sukuk, priced at a 4.65% yield. The transaction, oversubscribed 2.6 times with a $1.35 billion order book, attracted investors from the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. This marks SIB’s tenth Sukuk and its third capital market transaction in 2025, reinforcing its strong…
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada fiercely defended her husband Rahul Ravindran’s comments on the mangalsutra and shut down a troll who brought up her past sexual harassment allegations. She asserted that such personal attacks are unacceptable and contribute to India’s negative reputation. Chinmayi continues to be a vocal advocate for women’s safety despite facing professional challenges.
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Epic Games and Google are nearing a settlement in their antitrust battle, proposing a deal to boost developer choice and slash fees on Android. This agreement, subject to court approval, will allow rival app stores easier access to the Play Store and offer developers significant cuts on in-app purchases, with some transactions becoming fee-free if…
Billionaire trader Jeff Yass has gifted $100 million to the University of Austin. This new institution, founded by Bari Weiss and Joe Lonsdale, aims to counter perceived ‘woke’ culture. UATX, which does not charge tuition, is building a fund to support its growth. The university has already attracted significant backing from wealthy individuals.
Retired Eagles center Jason Kelce is embracing family traditions this Thanksgiving, with his wife Kylie and her mom handling most of the cooking. While Kelce admits he’s not a big fan of turkey, he enjoys frying one and is focused on creating lasting family memories, including a new Christmas ornament tradition.
Rishabh Pant returned to India’s Test squad for the series opener against South Africa in Kolkata, replacing N Jagadeesan. Pant proved his fitness with a strong performance for India A against South Africa A in the warm-up fixture. Key players will join the Test squad after the Australia T20Is, while Kuldeep Yadav gets early preparation…
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission and BJP of a conspiracy to manipulate Haryana’s election results, citing alleged bogus voters. Meanwhile, the Indian women’s cricket team met PM Modi after their World Cup win, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Gandhi’s remarks on the Army.
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An AI-generated series, ‘Mahabharat – Ek Dharmayudh,’ is trending for its modern anachronisms. Netizens spotted contemporary elements like bedside tables and a picture of a person in a suit within the historical drama, sparking widespread amusement and memes online.
