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Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday as fading momentum in artificial intelligence-linked stocks, elevated oil prices and concerns over persistent inflation kept investors cautious.Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged up less than 0.1% to 62,774.94, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.9% to 7,708.05 after recovering some recent losses.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% to 8,645.80.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
Representative image credits: AP Saudi Arabia carried out a series of unpublicised airstrikes on Iran in late March in retaliation for attacks inside the kingdom during the Middle East conflict, according to sources cited by Reuters.The strikes marked the first known case of Saudi Arabia directly conducting military action on Iranian soil, underscoring a major…
Koneru Humpy (FIDE Photo) PUNE: Koneru Humpy, India’s top-rated woman chess player, said that besides China’s Zhu Jiner she doesn’t see any woman player having the potential to reach an Elo rating of 2600 and break into the top-100 in Open world rankings.Humpy, who is set to play Norway elite chess meet from May 25…
Intricate latticed screens — jalis — were everywhere in traditional Indian homes, especially in Rajasthan and across the Mughal-influenced north. They looked beautiful, yes. But they also filtered harsh sunlight into dappled patterns, allowed air to pass through freely, and gave the people inside a view out while limiting the view in. They were privacy…
LUCKNOW: Former Western army commander Lt Gen Manoj Katiyar on Tuesday said Pakistan’s military establishment continues to view proxy warfare as a low-cost strategic tool against India and is unlikely to abandon terrorism as an instrument of state policy despite repeated setbacks.Delivering an address on “Op Sindoor 2.0: Lessons, Strategy and Prognosis”, organised by Lucknow-based…
Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday as fading momentum in artificial intelligence-linked stocks, elevated oil prices and concerns over persistent inflation kept investors cautious.Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged up less than 0.1% to 62,774.94, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.9% to 7,708.05 after recovering some recent losses.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% to 8,645.80.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
Representative image (AP) A French woman infected during the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship is in critical condition and receiving treatment with an artificial lung at a Paris hospital. The French passenger being treated in Paris has developed a severe form of hantavirus that has triggered life-threatening complications affecting both her lungs and…
A Chinese proverb highlights that genuine love makes even simple things like water satisfying, while its absence leaves abundance feeling empty. This enduring wisdom emphasizes that emotional connection and care are more crucial for happiness and fulfillment than material possessions or luxury, a truth often overlooked in modern life. Some old sayings just stay with…
In a world where an actor’s success is often measured by box office numbers, net worth, and lavish lifestyles, Heath Ledger‘s quotes shine through, even years after his tragic passing.Ledger, best known for his Oscar-winning performance as The Joker, spoke candidly about fame and fortune in an interview published in The Daily Telegraph on November…