NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, according to Reuters, in a move aimed at curbing precious metal imports and easing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.The sharp increase in duties comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold…
England’s captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) NEW DELHI: England have made four changes to their playing XI for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson returning to the side. Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir have also been recalled,…
Australia levels the series (Image: X) Australia produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, leveling the three-match series 1-1 and setting up a winner-takes-all decider.After being asked to bat first, Australia overcame early setbacks to post a competitive 231/9 in their…
Amazon is no longer involved with “Artificial,” the upcoming film based on events surrounding the life of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The tech giant has confirmed that the project will move to another studio despite having previously backed the production. In a statement to Puck, Amazon said it believes “that Artificial will be better served…
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s remarks about his wife’s looks take a new turn.(Image via getty Images) Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami heat forward, has always been pretty committed to his wife, Mariah, and their four children. While the star player’s wife has been shamed for her looks frequently, Giannis Antetokounmpo recently defended her against all the hate she…
Punjab Kings’ Skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer remained calm and reflective after his side slipped to consecutive defeats, insisting that the team is still in a strong position despite the setback.Speaking after the loss to Gujarat Titans, Iyer felt that 163 was a competitive total given the nature of the…
The Detroit Lions could explore a trade with the Dallas Cowboys after releasing former first-round cornerback Terrion Arnold following his legal issues. Dallas has strong depth at cornerback, making Caelen Carson a potential trade candidate if the team stays healthy through training camp. While no deal is imminent, Carson’s rookie contract and promising performances make…
We all know someone who practically lives in black. Open their wardrobe and it’s a sea of black T-shirts, black shirts, black dresses, black trousers and black jackets. While everyone else is experimenting with bright colours and seasonal trends, they’re reaching for the same shade every morning without a second thought.At first glance, it may…
The first impression of the Chernobyl landscape is not drama but quiet that feels slightly unfinished, as if something stopped mid-sentence and never returned to complete it. Roads that once carried routine traffic now fade into grass and young trees, and the outlines of buildings in Pripyat sit with a kind of reluctant stillness. In…
Before tossing that piece of foil you just unwrapped your food from, it is worth knowing that aluminium foil can survive several rounds of reuse once cleaned in warm soapy water. Recycling centres generally will not accept foil unless it has been cleaned first, which is one reason so much of it ends up in…