Simone Biles weighs gymnastics return for LA 2028 Olympics: ‘It would be so much fun’ Simone Biles is considering returning for one final Olympics on home soil The Independent UK · Sep 29
Italy's battery gold rush: Energy storage creates a new market From paper projects to batteries now online: the energy market is changing and the value of storage is soaring worldwide Euronews · Sep 29
Tino bounces into Kangaroos with third Titans top gong Gold Coast prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has won the Paul Broughton Medal with a brave and brilliant finish to the season after the death of his father. AAP · Sep 29
Asian Games 2026: India wins first athletics gold with top podium finish in women 4x400m relay India's 4x400m women's relay team, comprising Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi, and Vithya Ramraj, secured a gold medal. The team finished with a time of 3:29.69 minutes at the 2026 Asian Games. Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Sneha Sathyanarayana, and Harita Bhadra won bronze in the mixed relay event. Gulveer Singh… The Economic Times · Sep 29
How gold surpassed cocaine as Peru’s most profitable criminal industry As gold prices surge, illegal mining has laid waste to swathes of Tambopata National Reserve’s rainforest The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Under-the-counter cash gold sales boom in India as high prices and taxes bite High gold prices, combined with higher taxes, are encouraging more buyers to engage in cash transactions. This trend allows buyers to save significantly compared to official market prices based on reported cases. As import levies have doubled, the informal gold market is thriving, especially in the lead-up to wedding season.… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Burkina Faso opens its first gold refinery in a push for economic sovereignty Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery in a push for more economic sovereignty led by the military government which severed ties with its Western partners The Independent UK · Sep 29
Robert Kiyosaki Warns Crash Could Leave Millions of Boomers Homeless Kiyosaki said this could leave millions of Boomers without enough time or money to rebuild their finances. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Why Was Karna Served Gold in Heaven? The Secret Karna is remembered in the Mahabharata as one of the greatest examples of generosity. He was known for giving away gold, jewels and wealth without hesitation. But according to a popular traditional legend associated with Pitru Paksha, something shocking happened after his death. When Karna reached heaven, the food placed… MyLifeXP · Sep 29
Karachi football team robbed at gunpoint by armed men on Balochistan highway NEW DELHI: A football team travelling from Karachi to Quetta to participate in the Chief Minister’s Gold Cup tournament was robbed at gunpoint on a highway in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, PTI reported on Monday. The Times of India · Sep 29
Indian golfers face star-studded field as Asian Games campaign begins India's golf contingent, featuring experienced players like Aditi Ashok and Yuvraj Sandhu, is set for the Asian Games. The event will take place at Kasugai Country Club's East Course from September 30 to October 3. With no cuts in play, both men's and women's teams can focus on securing medals.… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Ring Returned After 47 Years: hurricane shifts sands to reveal gold; birthday delivery delights In 1977, a beach trip turned bittersweet for Frederick Morgan Perigo as he lost his cherished gold signet ring. Nearly 50 years later, Alex Davis, equipped with a metal detector, unearthed this long-lost treasure. Thanks to identifying engravings and support from McMaster University, the ring's journey back to Perigo concluded… The Times of India · Sep 29
Gold rate today (September 29, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities Gold-silver price today: Gold prices saw a further dip at prominent jewellery retailers like Malabar Gold & Diamonds and Kalyan Jewellers. Also see the last-updated 14k, 18k, 20k, 22k and 24k indicative gold jewellery prices and the 999-purity silver rate from the IBJA The Economic Times · Sep 29
Poor man’s gold may become India's next big story as the silver horse rises Silver is gaining ground in India as record gold prices push consumers towards a more affordable precious metal. Prices have surged 160% in two years, boosting interest in jewellery, gifting and investment. Jewellers report rising silver demand, particularly among younger buyers, but high prices remain a constraint. The Economic Times · Sep 29
The Economic Times · Sep 29 Neeru Dhanda wins India’s first individual gold in women’s trap shooting at Asian Games 2026 Neeru Dhanda secured the gold medal in women's trap shooting at the Asian Games, marking a historic achievement. She entered the competition with strong form after winning a World Cup title in Lonato, Italy. Dhanda’s qualifying scores positioned her as a joint leader, showcasing her skills throughout the rounds. Alongside…
The Economic Times · Sep 29 Gold prices dip Rs 4,300/10g in 2 days; silver falls Rs 8,800/kg as traders expect US Fed to hike rates again. Buy, sell or hold? Gold and silver prices extended losses on MCX as higher oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and raised expectations of further Fed rate hikes. Analysts expect near-term pressure on precious metals, while investors await clarity on US-Iran peace talks.
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 Texas Man Convicted in $26M Military Healthcare Fraud Scheme After Buying Gold-Plated Cybertruck Texas counsellor Kevin D. Curry was convicted in a $26M TRICARE fraud case involving kickbacks, false records, and unnecessary TMS treatments. Sentencing is pending.
Times Life · Sep 29 3 Basavanna Vachanas That Reframe Work as Worship and Change How You See Your Labor The Body Is the Only Temple You Were GivenBasavanna wrote this in the 12th century, in Kannada, addressed to a deity he called Kudala Sangama Deva: "The rich will make temples for Siva. What shall I, a poor man, do? My legs are pillars, the body the shrine, the head…
The Economic Times · Sep 29 Gold holds near seven-week low, US economic data on tap Gold prices are holding steady near a seven-week low, despite ongoing concerns about rising interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Investors are treading carefully as they prepare for crucial US economic data, including employment and inflation reports, this week. Meanwhile, oil prices have increased over fears of supply disruptions in…
Times Life · Sep 29 The Adornments Hindu Women Set Aside During Pitru Paksha and What Each One Signifies The Body Becomes the MessageSindoor does not come off easily. It stains the parting of the hair, settles into the skin, and has to be deliberately, consciously removed. That effort is the point. During Pitru Paksha, the sixteen-day period in the Hindu lunar calendar when the living perform rites for…
Times Life · Sep 29 Your Sleep Tracker Shows REM and Deep Sleep Stages But Cannot Give You a Diagnosis What the sensor on your wrist is actually doingA sleep tracker does not watch your brain. It watches your body. The accelerometer detects movement, the optical heart-rate sensor measures pulse intervals, and the algorithm behind those two signals infers which sleep stage you are probably in. That inference is the…
The Conversation · Sep 28 One giant clam contains a month-by-month diary of the Great Barrier Reef’s climate 200 years ago When you swim through the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef, there is one entity on the seafloor that’s almost impossible to miss: the giant clam. Its huge, fluted shell frames a soft mantle shimmering with electric blue, green and gold.
Barchart · Sep 28 Soaring T-note Yields Support the Dollar The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.24% on Monday. The dollar moved higher on Monday as T-note yields soared, with the 10-year T-note yield jumping to a 19-year high of 5.27%, strengthening the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, Monday’s stock market weakness boosted demand for dollar liquidity. In addition,...
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Gold tumbles 4% to seven-week low as oil, dollar and yields climb Gold fell sharply as rising oil prices heightened inflation concerns and strengthened expectations for tighter monetary policy. A firmer dollar and increasing Treasury yields contributed to the decline in gold prices. Spot gold reached its lowest level since early August, settling significantly lower than previous trading sessions. Other precious metals…
The Times of India · Sep 28 Alex Chui scores 42/42 at 17 to win his fifth Maths Olympiad gold Britain’s Alex Chui scored a perfect 42 at the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai, joining just six other contestants to achieve full marks. The 17-year-old also secured his fifth gold medal, extending an unbeaten seven-edition run in which every appearance produced a medal.