Brent tops $71/barrel, approaches Aug high

London: Brent oil futures prices jumped on Thursday, hitting a near six-month high on rising concerns about a possible US military attack on Iran, Opec‘s fourth-largest producer with output of 3.2 million barrels per day.“The immediate concern … is the collateral damage done if Iran takes a swing at its neighbours or possibly even more…

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Union Budget 2026: Experts warn funding alone won’t future-proof universities

As Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts are urging greater investment in universities, skills, and scholarships. As India prepares for Union Budget 2026 amid global economic uncertainty, the education sector is emerging as a critical stabiliser—one that policymakers are increasingly looking to strengthen for long-term growth. With international education expenses on the rise, global mobility…

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Aryna Sabalenka storms into Australian Open final after 6-2, 6-3 win over Elina Svitolina | Tennis News

Melbourne: Aryna Sabalenka’s shoes told the story long before the scoreboard did. Their silver, star-like sparkles glittered under the lights of the Rod Laver Arena as she stamped her authority on the Australian Open semi-finals.There was nothing restrained about the world No.1’s performance as the 27-year-old quelled the challenge of Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3…

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Ease of doing biz calls for regulatory, process reforms

Against the backdrop of global challenges and heightened uncertainty, the Survey has backed reforms, including regulatory entities, and called for “creating a cadre of professionals”, who are adept in regulatory design and implementation, to improve the ease of doing business.“Policy reforms do matter. Process reforms arguably more so. Processes define the interaction between govt and…

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A failed chemistry exam and a Nobel Prize for DNA repair: What Tomas Lindahl’s story gets right about talent

When Tomas Lindahl was failed in Chemistry in school. Image credit: Getty images Great scientific careers rarely follow straight lines. They are shaped not only by talent and persistence, but also by institutions—and by the people who operate them. Tomas Robert Lindahl’s story begins with an uncomfortable reminder of that reality: failure.“I had a teacher…

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