Tomorrow would be a good day to pause and recharge; one day of the week spent running and finding new creative stuff further spikes up the mind; now, of course, the body and mind need rest. Consider the notion of rest to be synonymous with maintaining and using energy. Pleasing thoughts upon receiving rest might…
The United States has intercepted and seized another sanctioned oil tanker at sea, escalating its enforcement campaign against so-called “ghost fleet” vessels accused of moving embargoed crude and drawing sharp criticism from Moscow. This was the fifth such interception under Trump’s administration aim to control the distribution of Venezuela’s oil products.The latest operation, carried out…
NEW DELHI: Prasar Bharati on Friday launched Creator’s Corner on DD News, signalling what the government says will be a year of sweeping reforms for the national broadcaster.Unveiling the initiative, information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said 2026 would mark “major reforms” for Prasar Bharati, with Doordarshan and All India Radio being reoriented towards industry…
Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur with Honey Singh in the middle (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 had fans talking even before the first ball was bowled on Friday. After the toss at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the opening ceremony got underway and quickly grabbed…
NEW DELHI: Marriott Bonvoy — the travel platform of the world’s largest hotel chain — will be International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Official Accommodation Partner through to 2029. The deal, the two say, will give Marriott Bonvoy’s 26 crore members “the opportunity to embrace the excitement of the game across continents and showcases Marriott Bonvoy’s offerings…
Seems like 2026 is going to be the year for Indian melophiles as the ‘concert calendar’ for international artists is here! The list looks promising with some of the biggest names in global music. 2025 got sold-out shows with Coldplay, Travis Scott, David Guetta, and more. Now this year, in 2026, the list of artists…
New York City is gearing up for one of its most highly anticipated events of the year once again. Governor’s Ball is back with its 2026 lineup and grown to be more than a music festival; rather, it has become an indicator of the seasons to come, as it heralds longer days, outdoor music, and…
In most Indian households, there is a tradition of lighting a mustard oil diya and offering black sesame seeds to Lord Shani dev on Saturday evenings, but do you know why? Well, there are many beliefs that are deeply rooted in Vedic astrology and Hindu mythology, and this mystery of offering kala til to Shani…
Donald Trump (AI-generated image used for representation) With Donald Trump chasing the “Nobel Peace Prize,” the world, under his cinematography and choreography, has witnessed superscale military operations by the United States. Uncle Sam has alternated between meddler, intimidator, mediator, aggressor, provocateur and even preacher, often depending on Trump’s day and mood.“Peace on Earth” — with…
File photo: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim, left, and US President Donald Trump, right, watch as Thailand’s PM Anutin Charnvirakul, second left, and Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet hold up a document after the ceremonial signing of a ceasefire agreement (AP) The United States has announced a $45 million aid package for Thailand and Cambodia as part…
File photo: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday outlined her government’s priorities in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, stressing planned development, pollution control, healthcare expansion and a shift towards electric mobility, while also launching a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).Addressing the House, Gupta…
AP TET 2025 results: The Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh has officially released the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2025 result on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download their results by visiting tet2dsc.apcfss.in.The result has been published online and candidates are required to log…
If Nanda had lived longer, she would have been 86 on January 8. Her serene presence lit up many hits in the 1960s and 70s. Love and marriage eluded Nanda. She was engaged to marry filmmaker Manmohan Desai. But fate played a cruel hand, and Desai passed away before they could marry. Sighs Nanda’s best…
Love, or rather ‘true’ love is incredibly hard to find, which is why dating apps are a rage now. However, a new study demonstrated that online partner searches lead to lower relationship satisfaction, than meeting someone face-to-face. The researchers conducted surveys with 6,600 participants from 50 different nations, which revealed that online couples lacked sufficient…
Tomorrow is not about big impacts or proper results. It is about the insignificant moments that make you feel something real. A small act of kindness, a moment of tranquillity, or a task performed very tenderly can mean more than you would have expected in your wildest dreams. Take care not to bypass the little…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday rejected recent claims by Donald Trump, declaring that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President “share a friendly relationship based on mutual respect.”Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Prime Minister Modi and President Trump have a friendly relationship and have always…
Jonathan Ross, the 43-year-old ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman Renee Good and killed her, was not at fault, his father said. The outrage against the ICE and its absence of restraint while handling civilians centers around Ross but his father Ed Ross told Daily Mail that Ross did nothing wrong and he will not…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s political temperature spiked on Friday as chief minister Mamata Banerjee led a street protest in Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate, as she accused the BJP-led Centre of misusing central agencies ahead of the polls.To sum up the incidents in the last two days, ED raided political consultancy firm I-PAC, accused Mamata…
The growing number of free trade agreements (FTAs) signed and implemented by India will provide wider market access to the country’s agriculture and food processing sectors, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said on Friday, PTI reported.“We have navigated a series of free trade agreements. Our produce has access to these markets,”…
Austin Peay State University has reinstated a tenured professor who was fired following a social media post made after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and has agreed to pay $500,000 as part of a settlement.The Tennessee public university confirmed that Darren Michael, a professor of theatre and dance, returned to his position effective…
