Donald Trump. Image via: Cliff Hawkins/ Getty Images The holiday atmosphere at Mar-a-Lago took on a jarring tone when President Donald Trump shifted from announcing the death of a young National Guard member to celebrating another golf win. Speaking to service members during a Thanksgiving call, he confirmed the passing of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, who…
TOKYO: After wowing World Expo visitors, a human washing machine is now on sale in Japan, a company spokeswoman said Friday.Users lie down in the pod, close the lid and get cleaned like clothes in a washing machine — but without the spin — while music plays.A prototype of the device, called the human washer…
New Delhi, Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday demanded that the central government immediately remove 18 per cent GST imposed on air and water purifiers, in view of the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR.In a post on X in Hindi, he stressed that clean air and clean water are the basic rights of every…
Bihar DElEd counselling 2025 Registration for the Bihar Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) 2025 counselling process will begin on November 29 at bsebdeled.com. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has opened the Common Application Form (CAF) for candidates who qualified in the DElEd Joint Entrance Test (JET). Applicants can submit their forms and pay the…
Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and music composer Ismail Darbar created some of Bollywood’s most unforgettable work together. Their films ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ and ‘Devdas’ are still remembered for grand visuals, strong emotions, and beautiful music. But behind the success, their personal and professional bond was full of highs and lows.In a recent chat,…
Is there really a lake in Africa that turns animals into stone? The idea sounds mythic, but it’s rooted in a striking natural phenomenon found at Lake Natron, a shallow, highly alkaline lake in northern Tanzania, close to the Kenyan border. Over the past decade, photos of eerily preserved birds and bats along its shoreline…
For Pisces (Meena) Ascendants, Jupiter’s retrograde from December 5, 2025, to March 11, 2026, brings a profound review of your emotional foundation and domestic life. Jupiter is your ascendant lord—ruling your 1st house of self, body, and personality—and also governs your 10th house of career, status, and public reputation. As it goes retrograde in your…
Nitish Rana, who is currently playing in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, provided an update on Shubman Gill’s condition when asked by a fan. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill has been sidelined from both Test and ODI series against South Africa due to a neck injury sustained during the first Test match…
Drivers in the UAE accumulate black points for violations, risking fines, impoundment, or license suspension/Representative Image Driving in the UAE comes with responsibilities, and the Black Points System is at the heart of keeping roads safe for everyone. Introduced to curb reckless driving and reduce accidents, it assigns points to your license for traffic violations….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Ram at Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Goa during the ‘Sardha Panchashatamanotsava’, marking the 550th year of the Math. He also inaugurated the Ramayana Theme Park Garden developed on the premises, released a special postal stamp and a…
TG TET January 2026: The Department of School Education, Hyderabad will close the registration window for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET) January 2026 on 29 November 2025. Candidates who have not yet completed the application process are advised to do so at the earliest on the official website of the Telangana Teacher Eligibility…
The Supreme Court has directed comedian Samay Raina and three others to host monthly fundraising shows for individuals with inspiring stories and disabilities. This order follows controversy over insensitive remarks made on a previous show. The comedians are tasked with featuring differently-abled patients and promoting medical support, a social responsibility rather than a penalty. Indian…
Being friendly is one of the most impressive traits of humans. In 2025, international travel rankings placed an unusual spotlight on the nature trait, ‘friendliness’. TimeOut recently explored this idea by asking 18,500 people across major global cities one simple question: How friendly does your city feel? And you’ll be surprised to know the answer!…
For Aquarius (Kumbha) Ascendants, Jupiter’s retrograde from December 5, 2025, to March 11, 2026, brings focus to matters of the heart, creative expression, and children. Jupiter rules your 2nd house of wealth, family, and speech, and your 11th house of gains, friends, and social networks. As it goes retrograde in your 5th house of children,…
India has secured seven new references on the Martian geological map, marking a meaningful milestone in the nation’s scientific journey. Several prominent Kerala landmarks, including its largest river, a major fort, a popular beach, and two towns linked with India’s space history, now lend their names to craters, plains, and valleys on Mars. Although these…
At a time when companies like Google, Microsoft, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and other tech giants are rooting for the Agentic AI era, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has shared an example on how risky it is to over-rely on artificial intelligence in corporate communication. In Vembu’s example, the incident involved an AI assistant revealing highly confidential acquisition…
Dubai Metro eases Eid travel with clear luggage rules / Image: File The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released a comprehensive guide to navigating Dubai’s public transport and parking zones during the upcoming 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) holiday weekend, spanning from Saturday, November 29, through Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The core message…
Jairam Ramesh (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking whether he would take up South Africa’s cause with his “good friend” Donald Trump.This comes after the US President announced that South Africa would not be invited to next year’s G20 Summit in Miami….
Anish Giri downplays Divya Deshmukh-Javokhir Sindarov pattern NEW DELHI: Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov came into the FIDE World Cup in Goa as the 16th seed and went on to win it, becoming the youngest champion in the event’s history at just 19. Just a few months earlier, India’s Divya Deshmukh, only one day younger than the…
The four new labour codes have significantly reduced the number of offences that carry imprisonment, cutting them to 22 from 87 earlier, according to a senior government official, ET reported.Of these, 16 offences are compoundable, while only six sections now provide for imprisonment along with higher fines for first-time violations related to safety and social…
