Nicholas Brendon’s sudden demise has left ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ fans reeling. He wasn’t just Xander Harris, the wisecracking, fiercely loyal heart of the Scooby Gang; he was the glue that held the show’s wild mix of supernatural chaos and real human feelings together.Now, just a day after his passing, Sarah Michelle Gellar has finally…
Oil prices rose sharply on Friday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with the US launching more strikes on Iran, fueling concerns over the energy supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, climbed 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel after soaring beyond the $111 per barrel mark. At the same…
MUMBAI/BENGALURU: The restaurant industry is struggling to run regular operations due to the meagre supplies of LPG cylinders . With the govt’s move to hike commercial LPG allocation to up to 70%, it will take some time before the measure actually translates into sustained supply, executives said. “Supply is still hugely limited and erratic. A…
Cameron Green and Sunil Gavaskar (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns over Kolkata Knight Riders’ team balance in IPL 2026, especially due to Cameron Green’s limited role. Bought as a key all-rounder, Green hasn’t bowled in the first two matches, affecting the side’s overall combination and flexibility.Gavaskar suggested that…
The government on March 30, 2026 notified Income Tax Return (ITR) forms ITR-1 to ITR-7 for the assessment year 2026-27, marking the start of the ITR filing season. Individuals, pensioners, professionals and other taxpayers can now file their returns using the applicable forms by July 31, 2026.A key change this year relates to ITR-1 (Sahaj),…
Artemis II astronauts embark on historic Nasa mission (AP image) As Nasa’s Artemis II mission launches, the astronauts have brought along a carefully curated stockpile of food designed to keep them healthy, full and energized throughout their journey around the Moon. Ever wondered what the crew is eating as they make history, venturing beyond Earth…
“Energy can never be created, nor destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another.”The first law of thermodynamics remains a quiet scientific truth despite a broken supply of crude oil due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. As geopolitical disruption tightens its grip around the Strait of Hormuz, that law reads less…
Karnataka: LPG cargo ship from US arrives at New Mangalore Port NEW DELHI: The Pyxis Pioneer, a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Texas in the United States, docked at New Mangalore Port in Karnataka’s Mangaluru on Sunday.The tanker, built in 2019, arrived a day after the Aqua Titan, which is transporting…
Ranbir Kapoor is set to essay the role of Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana‘. Recently, the makers revealed the first look of Rama teaser on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. Netizens have loved to see Ranbir as Lord Rama even though the teaser overall got a mixed response. The teaser was first launched in…
Ekadashi is the most sacred day in Hindu religion, which is devoted to Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi falls twice a month during Shukla paksha (waxing phase of the moon) and Krishna paksha (waning phase of the moon). This month, Kamada Ekadashi will fall on 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. Kamada Ekadashi…