Disney has secured a licensing partnership with OpenAI, which includes a $1 billion investment and access to Disney’s iconic characters. Company CEO Bob Iger stated the deal is designed to help the 102-year-old entertainment giant into new media and harness AI to attract younger audiences for engagement. However, this is in contrast to Disney’s legal…
JERUSALEM: Israel will ban children from using mobile phones in primary schools from February, the education ministry’s website said Friday, emphasising the devices’ “negative effects” on students. In implementing the ban, Israel will join a growing number of countries moving to prevent children from accessing their phones while in educational establishments. Israel Slams Ukrainian Envoy…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s catch (screengrabs) NEW DELHI: India’s opening match of the U19 Asia Cup 2025 turned into a showcase of dominance, power-hitting, and athletic brilliance, capped by a flying catch from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi that matched the authority of his record-shattering 171 on Friday. The moment arrived in the 38th over of UAE’s chase, when Prithvi…
Akshaye Khanna has set the internet on fire with his fierce performance as Pakistani gangster Rehman Dakait in ‘Dhurandhar’. His viral entry and role has become the centre of attention on social media. Viewers, celebrities and many netizens have shared high praise, calling his portrayal powerful and deeply moving. But while the applause continues, a…
Leaving junk food and following a ‘healthy-diet’ should practically solve all your gut problems, right? But this is not always the case. While unhealthy eating significantly impacts the gut microbiome, sometimes, even ‘healthy habits’, when not done right, can leave you feeling bloated and uneasy.Highlighting this issue, recently, Kolkata-based health and fitness coach, Nikita Bardia…
Ladies, today brings a subtle shift that speaks more to your heart than your mind. Instead of chasing answers, let yourself sit with the calmness around you. This is not a day for overexertion or proving anything. It’s about returning to your centre. Something peaceful wants to find you, but only if you’re still enough…
NEW DELHI: Four people have been charged with murder in the Zubeen Garg death case, Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe revealed on Friday. The singer’s cousin and suspended Assam Police officer Sandipan Garg, has been booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in the chargesheet.Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddhartha Sharma, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta…
A single Reddit post from a stranded Indian H-1B visa holder has gone viral as America’s visa new and strict processing system has left hundreds stuck in India with no way to return to their jobs in the US. American pollster and political commentator Mark Mitchell weighed in on X, describing how fragile the H1-B…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.033 billion to USD 687.26 billion in the week ended December 5, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. This comes after the previous reporting week saw a decline of USD 1.877 billion, PTI reported. According to the RBI’s weekly statistical data, foreign currency assets —…
5 teaching jobs expiring in December 2025 As the academic year nears its end, several universities and colleges across India have announced teaching vacancies, offering opportunities for aspiring academicians and experienced faculty members. Over 280 posts, including assistant professor and faculty positions, are set to expire in December 2025. Candidates with relevant qualifications ranging from…
Mark your calendars, as Bob Odenkirk’s electrifying ‘Nobody 2’ is set to premiere in India. In this action-packed sequel, influenced by the dynamic choreography of Hong Kong martial arts and the charm of Jackie Chan, we witness Hutch Mansell navigate the chaos of his dual existence: a loving father by day and a fearsome hitman…
It sounds unbelievable at first, almost like something you would only hear in a late night medical documentary, but tiny flies really can turn an ordinary mouth sore into something far more serious than anyone expects. Mouth larvae, or oral myiasis as the medical world labels it, is rare, but it is not imaginary, and…
There’s a quiet pull toward silence today, as if your energy is asking for protection from too much noise or obligation. You might notice a sudden urge to unplug or withdraw. Honour that calls. As a woman, your inner calm is more important than responding to every ping or pleasing every person. Say less, rest…
NEW DELHI: India has streamlined procedures to fast-track business visas for Chinese professionals, a significant move aimed at improving relations between the two powers and addressing long-standing delays that have cost billions in lost output due to a shortage of skilled technicians, Reuters reported on Friday.Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted the move as…
FILE – Kilmar Abrego Garcia joins supporters in a protest rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Baltimore, Aug. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File) Kilmar Abrego Garcia should not have been a national story. By every legal marker, his case was settled years ago. A US immigration judge ruled in 2019…
Aryan Khan’s debut project, ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood,’ has stirred the pot within the industry. While it has received commendation, fellow actor Alyy Khan raised eyebrows with his critique. He feels the show leans too heavily on coarse language, arguing it sets a poor example for audiences, especially families. Read on. Alyy Khan calls out…
Prada has partnered with Indian leather bodies LIDCOM and LIDKAR to launch a limited-edition sandal line inspired by Kolhapuri chappals. This initiative follows criticism for cultural appropriation, ensuring artisans are central to the production of 2,000 handcrafted pairs made in Maharashtra and Karnataka, set for a global release in February 2026. Luxury label Prada has…
Today may feel emotionally sensitive for many women. Your body and inner rhythm are giving you more truth than outside voices. A slight restlessness or hesitation around someone could mean more than you realise. Don’t force yourself to stay where you feel unsettled. A change in space, habit or pace may be exactly what’s needed….
NEW DELHI: Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain on Friday claimed that deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar will become chief minister after the ongoing winter session of the state legislature, adding fuel to speculation over a possible leadership change within the ruling party.Speaking to reporters, the Ramanagara MLA confirmed that he attended a late-night dinner…
UAE announced Paid holiday for private sector/Representative Image The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced a paid holiday on January 1. The announcement, made through an official X post, follows the UAE cabinet’s approved list of holidays for public and private sector employees.With New Year falling on Thursday, private sector offices are…
