Every festive season, India’s cultural affinity for gold expresses itself in strong demand. (AI image) By Navneet MunotIndia is a country of enormous diversity, with languages, customs and beliefs varying widely across regions. Yet one financial habit cuts across income levels and geography. Most households have grown up buying physical gold or silver every year…
In a candid episode of the SmartLess podcast, Hollywood icon Bradley Cooper cleared the air regarding long-standing rumors about his supposed facelift. Joined by pals Will Arnett and Jason Bateman, Cooper addressed the baseless gossip head-on. Arnett chimed in with his disbelief, emphasizing that the actor is just aging gracefully without any cosmetic interventions. Hollywood…
The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, recently inaugurated the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026 at the State Convention Hall, Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The festival once again positions Odisha as a national leader in conservation-led tourism, with a strong emphasis on sustainability,…
NRAI suspends national coach after minor accuses him of sexual harassment NEW DELHI: Ankush Bhardwaj, a member of India’s shooting coaching staff, has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor shooter, prompting the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) to suspend him, news agency PTI reported. The NRAI confirmed that an FIR has been…
Young Emirati makes history as Antarctica’s youngest Arab Climber / Image: file At just 18 years old, Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi has proven that no horizon is too distant and no climate too harsh for the spirit of the UAE. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the young Emirati mountaineer etched her name into the history…
Australian players celebrate with the Ashes Waterford Crystal trophy after winning the Ashes series 4-1. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia’s emphatic 4–1 Ashes series victory over England has had a significant impact on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings, with the former champions extending their lead at the top while England’s campaign continues…
Getting real with AI by tracking audited metrics is the need of the hour for IT firms. While companies highlighted aggressive AI adoption by giving out the percentages of new code generated by AI and workforce skilling metrics, audited financial data that presents the real productivity impact is yet to fully show up. A comparison…
Vicky Kaushal’s father, Sham Kaushal, shared an adorable photo of his grandson Vihaan Kaushal’s hands, expressing immense gratitude to God. The heartwarming post garnered widespread love and blessings from fans. This comes shortly after Vicky and Katrina Kaif revealed their son’s name, Vihaan, two months after his birth, calling him their ‘Ray of Light’. Bollywood…
Soldiers remove their caps in honor of fellow soldiers killed in the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. (AP photo) Venezuela’s interior minister Diosdado Cabello announced late Wednesday that 100 people were killed during the US military operation that ousted President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday — the first casualty figure provided…
Saudi Arabia temporarily bans poultry and egg imports from France and Poland over avian influenza outbreaks/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned the import of poultry and table eggs from France and Poland after both countries reported serious outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and Newcastle disease (ND). The move follows urgent warnings from…
PM Narendra Modi, on Thursday, extended his condolences over the passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, the 49-year-old Vedanta Group director. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “The untimely passing of Shri Agnivesh Agarwal is deeply shocking and saddening. The depth of your grief is evident in this touching tribute. Praying that you and your family find…
UPSC CDS 1 result 2025: List of recommended candidates The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the marks of recommended candidates for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2025. Candidates who cleared both the written exam and the SSB interview can now check their scores on the official UPSC website.The marks list shows…
Just after her mind-blowing performance in ‘Stranger Things,’ Millie Bobby Brown dives back into her breakout role as the sharp-witted Enola Holmes for the third installment. A stunning first-look photo captures Louis Partridge’s Lord Tewkesbury down on one knee, presenting a ring to a visibly stunned Enola, sparking massive fan excitement across social media. First…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday kicked off the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, sharing pictures from his visit to the Somnath temple in 2001 and describing the year-long celebrations as a tribute to country’s civilisational resilience.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the Somnath Swabhiman Parv is about remembering “the countless children…
Dubai Tenants vs Landlords: The AI Tool Deciding Who Wins the Rent Fight Dubai, January 08, 2026: As Dubai’s rental market continues to evolve amid strong demand and population growth, tenants often grapple with rising rents and the question: Is this rent increase even legal? Fortunately, the Dubai Land Department’s Smart Rental Index, an AI-powered…
MUMBAI: In a major blow to India with less than a month to go for the 2026 T20 World Cup, T20 Asia Cup final hero and middle-order batter Tilak Varma has sustained an abdominal injury, which could sideline him for three to four weeks. Tilak is set to feature in the T20I series against New…
Asian share markets traded mixed on Thursday, as investors turned cautious ahead of a batch of key US labour market data due later this week.In Hong Kong, the HSI was down 322 points or 1.22%, to trade at 26,136. Nikkei also dipped 579 points to 51,382, a loss of 1.12%. Shanghai traded in green, with…
‘Stranger Things’ has officially closed its main story with Season 5’s finale, but makers are done with Hawkins yet — or the Upside Down, or its massive fan base either. The streaming giant has just revealed new projects that will keep the ‘Stranger Things’ universe alive. What’s next? Let’s establish the facts first: ‘Stranger Things’…
Do you often find yourself working hard, putting in efforts and lastly getting disappointed with the results! Well, we all have been there and most people blatantly blame their luck for their failures, but next time you find yourself in such a situation blame your birth chart and move on as your zodiac sign has…
Pedro Neto. Image via: CameraSport/ Getty Images Chelsea’s turbulent season took another huge blow at Craven Cottage as a 2–1 defeat to Fulham triggered fury among travelling supporters. Fans shared their frustrations as the match was marred by ill discipline, defensive lapses, and missed chances, which ended with chants aimed at the club’s hierarchy and…