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A style edit inspired by the crescent moon

As festive dressing for Ramzan comes into focus, Lounge's style guide features a selection of fashion and jewellery pieces adorned with the elegant crescent

3 min read02:03 PM IST

LPG news LIVE: Govt asks households with piped gas to give up cylinders

LPG shortage news LIVE: Amid a shortage of LPG, the Indian government on Saturday began commercial LPG cylinder distribution across states and UTs, even as panic buying among households continued to rise amid supply issues sparked by a halt in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

1 min read01:59 PM IST

For Xi, Iran war reinforces view of US as dangerous superpower

Trump’s assaults on Iran and Venezuela—both Chinese allies and key suppliers of oil for its energy-hungry economy—could reaffirm Beijing’s mistrust of Washington.

5 min read01:10 PM IST

Gold prices today: Check retail rates of 22K, 24K and 18K gold on 15 March 2026

Gold prices in India remained stable on March 15, with 24-karat gold at ₹159,070 per 10 grams. Investors may see volatility due to upcoming Federal Reserve meetings and geopolitical tensions. Here's the latest price of gold in your city.

3 min read01:36 PM IST

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Advance tax deadline today news LIVE: Final instalment to be paid on 15 March

Advance Tax Deadline News Today LIVE: The due date for paying the fourth and final instalment for the financial year 2025–26 is on Sunday, 15 March 2026. Check who needs to pay, how to pay online, among other details.

5 min read01:34 PM IST

Techie shrinks dog's tumor by half after using ChatGPT

Techie Paul Conyngham developed a custom mRNA vaccine for his dog, Rose, using ChatGPT and AlphaFold. The AI-assisted process involved genomic sequencing, leading to a significant reduction in her tumor size, illustrating AI's transformative role in veterinary medicine.

2 min read02:06 PM IST

Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Escapes Deadly Israel-U.S. Strikes

Iran Claims US-Israel Tried TWICE to Assassinate New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei—Both Failed! Tehran intensifies war narrative: Iranian officials allege two failed assassination attempts on Mojtaba Khamenei (newly installed Supreme Leader) after his father Ali Khamenei was killed. One strike reportedly hit the compound, the second targeted a hospital where Mojtaba was present. Claims follow Netanyahu’s chilling warning: no Iranian leader has “life insurance.” Conflict escalates into high-value target hunt amid ongoing US-Israel strikes and Iranian retaliation.

14 Mar 2026

India’s art market deepens as wealthy collectors look beyond modernist masters

Sotheby’s sales of South Asian art have topped $135 million in five years as rising wealth, diaspora buyers and younger collectors broaden demand beyond traditional modernist names.

4 min read11:25 AM IST

Fuel shortages from Middle East war begin to threaten global food supply

Australian grain growers are facing fuel delivery cutbacks ahead of the planting season. In Bangladesh, some rice farmers cannot secure diesel to power irrigation pumps, while fishermen in the Philippines may soon need to keep their boats ashore. A prolonged supply crunch will drive up food bills.

5 min read14 Mar 2026

Digvijaya Singh says Jagdambika Pal would be ‘better speaker’ than Om Birla

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh praises BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, suggesting he would be a better Lok Sabha Speaker than Om Birla. Singh's endorsement highlights Pal's ‘fair’ conduct during recent parliamentary proceedings.

2 min read13 Mar 2026
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