Not long ago, it carried a very different identity. Tucked away near the Indo-Tibetan border, this remote Himalayan settlement was popularly referred to as India’s Last Village. Today, it has undergone a symbolic rebranding and is now recognised as India’s First Village. The place in question is Mana Village, located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district.Set against…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on December 15, met Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran to review the progress of Tata Group’s existing projects in the state, and discussed their expansion and new investment proposals. According to an official statement, the meeting saw wide-ranging deliberations on long-term cooperation in sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI),…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government remains committed to driving the “Reform Express” through decisive policy measures to sustain economic momentum despite global challenges, even as the Reserve Bank of India lowered its FY27 growth forecast.Earlier in the day, the RBI cut its GDP growth projection for FY27 to 6.6% from 6.9%…
New Delhi: Mohammed Shami’s international career may have neared its end. The national selection committee on Wednesday decided to ignore him for the two-match Test series against South Africa starting in Kolkata on Nov 14. Shami’s name was the only notable one missing from the team picked by the selectors on Wednesday. Rishabh Pant, expectedly,…
Elon Musk took a jab at AI companies, including ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Anthropic, in a social media exchange, prompting Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas to join the conversation with a remark about his own company. The exchange began when a user on the social media site X (earlier Twitter) shared research findings about how large language…
This photo provided by the North Korean government shows its leader Kim Jong Un, front right, his daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, and other soldiers on a tank at a military training base in North Korea, Thursday, March 19, 2026. The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove a tank during…
In this photo released by Belarusian presidential press service, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, right, and U.S. Presidential envoy John Coale shake hands during their meeting in Minsk, Belarus, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. (Belarusian Presidential Press Service via AP) VILNIUS, LITHUANIA: Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 123 prisoners in exchange for a lifting of…
For nearly a year, standard treatment failed to lower my dangerously high homocysteine levels. Then one genetic test revealed the real problem: my body could not efficiently use ordinary folic acid. A simple switch in supplementation finally worked. This changed how I think about medicine, genetics, and preventive healthcare forever. I am writing this because…
As 2026 approaches, the article offers a collection of genuine New Year wishes, messages, and quotes to help express heartfelt sentiments. It provides options for various relationships, from simple and real to warm, thoughtful, and professional, encouraging authentic communication over perfect pronouncements. The new year never arrives quietly. It tiptoes in while we’re still clearing…
KOLKATA: On November 14, a Boeing 737-200 aircraft that was lying idle at Kolkata airport for over 13 years finally rolled out and headed to Bengaluru on a tractor trailer, where it will be used for the training of maintenance engineers. This was the 14th defunct aircraft cleared from the airport’s grounds in the past…
NEET PG 2025: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked all medical colleges and institutions across the country to submit details of students admitted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025.According to an official notice issued by the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB), colleges must upload admission details for postgraduate…
Today, rely on spousal support to ease burdens and create a sense of balance. Embrace affection to strengthen your bond, while keeping grounded with realistic commitments. In the professional and educational realms, prioritize skill-building and forging connections, but approach job offers with caution. Financially, lean towards building your savings instead of making risky investments. Support…
Divya Deshmukh vs Zhu Jiner (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The fourth round was always supposed to be a psychological hurdle. With the 2026 edition of Candidates unlocking a new level of competitiveness, Wednesday was the final sprint before the first scheduled rest day at Cyprus’s Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort. However, it…
Rapper Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, boasts an impressive net worth of $40 million, primarily from music sales, tours, and endorsements. Active since 2002, he gained fame with Migos and later achieved solo success. His personal life has seen recent headlines regarding his relationship and divorce from Cardi B, with whom he shares three children….
At a time when tech CEOs are warning of a looming “AI apocalypse” threatening to wipe out scores of jobs, Bank of America (BofA) is urging everyone to take a deep breath. In a comprehensive report, the bank’s global research team argues that while artificial intelligence (AI) will undoubtedly disrupt the labor market, history and…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday struck an unexpectedly upbeat note on inflation, saying that he “loves” it. The response came after fresh data showed that consumer prices in the United States had risen at their fastest annual pace in more than three years. Responding to a reporter’s question about the latest inflation figures released…
In a recent interview, veteran actor Rakesh Bedi opened up about his intriguing role in the highly anticipated film ‘Dhurandhar,’ starring Ranveer Singh. His character, inspired by a real-life Pakistani politician renowned for his enduring political influence, brings a delightful twist of humor to an otherwise ‘menacing’ persona. Read on. Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has been…
NEW DELHI: A Pune-based defence company has successfully carried out firing demonstrations of the EXTRA and Predator Hawk “Suryastra” rockets with ranges of 150km and 300km, respectively, at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on May 18 and 19, reports Surendra Singh. Suryastra is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system, designed for…
‘The Girlfriend,’ featuring the talented Rashmika Mandanna, has enjoyed a robust opening week, raking in Rs 11.25 crore at the box office. While Thursday saw a slight decline in ticket sales, the movie demonstrated resilience during the weekdays. Initial forecasts point to a favorable upward trend for this heartfelt drama, heralding Mandanna’s triumphant re-entry into…
Abhishek Sharma (BCCI Photo) There was a time when India entered T20 World Cups carrying a quiet anxiety. Should it continue to attack through the middle overs if the Powerplay doesn’t go to script? That question no longer hangs in the air. With the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka set to…
