‘Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock; Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring; Snowin’ and blowin’ up bushels of fun; Now the jingle hop has begun.’ This song by Bobby Helms offers the perfect spirit and flavour of Christmas every year. And speaking of the Christmas spirit, it seems former cricketer Yuvraj Singh, his…
NEW DELHI: Coal will continue to play a central role in India’s energy mix as the country works towards tripling its per capita energy consumption over the next 20 years, Union Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt said on Thursday.He was speaking during a panel discussion on the third day of India Energy Week 2026.“Coal is…
NEW DELHI: The personnel department (DoPT) on Friday afternoon cancelled a food ministry order to suspend an executive director of Food Corporation of India (FCI), treating it as “non-est” — which means legally non-existent from the beginning.Officials said such an order is a rare instance. ED in FCI is equivalent to a joint secretary level…
For Gemini, the week promises dynamic growth, social activity, and bursts of creative energy. The early days bring pleasant surprises at home and opportunities for celebration. Whether it’s through family gatherings, redecorating your living space, or simply connecting with loved ones, you find joy in your surroundings and a renewed sense of belonging.Midweek, the focus…
Ranveer Singh was spotted cruising in his brand new Ferrari 296 GTB worth Rs 6.36 crore on the streets of Mumbai. This comes amid the ‘Don 3’ controversy. Ranveer was last seen in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, which was a big box office hit. Ranveer Singh is back in the news, and this time it is…
LONDON: Individuals from white British and Indian ethnic groups have seen substantial increases in median wealth in Britain since 2012, whilst the wealth of those of Pakistani ethnicity has seen a marked decline, a new report from the London School of Economics (LSE) shows.Individuals from Asian Other and white Other ethnic groups also experienced substantial…
Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has postponed the written examination under the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE)-2025. The test, which was scheduled to be held on June 20, 2026, will now take place on June 28, 2026.According to the commission, the examination has been deferred due to unavoidable circumstances related to the NEET (UG) 2026…
Streamer Nina Lin has responded to online claims suggesting she has been permanently banned from Twitch, following weeks of controversy tied to her viral Target livestream. The rumors gained traction after users noticed the message displayed on her Twitch channel, which some believe signals an indefinite ban. While Twitch has not confirmed anything publicly, the…
This week begins on a bright note for you, Virgo. Early days bring visibility, respect, and the sort of attention that tells you people are listening when you speak. If you’ve been waiting for doors to open in business, family matters, or social circles, they begin to loosen now. Still, there is one catch. Your…
Mamdani triggered controversy after he claimed his aunt felt unsafe in hijab in NYC after 9/11. NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani recently recalled how his aunt suffered after 9/11, as she felt unsafe in her hijab, which drew suspicious stares in an atmosphere vilifying Muslims. The comment came as Mamdani was speaking about Islamophobia in…
In Taare Zameen Par, there is a well-known song sequence that captures the world of the “ideal” student — disciplined, focused, always moving towards success with structure and routine. That image fits perfectly with Yohaan Nandkishore Awasthi, Ishaan’s elder brother in the film — the bright, organised, high-achieving child who stands in contrast to Ishaan’s…
The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has announced the SRMJEEE 2026 Phase 2 seat allotment result on June 30. Candidates who participated in the online counselling process and locked their preferred campuses and engineering branches from June 24 to June 26 can now check their allotment status on the official admission portal.Students who…
NEW DELHI: The India Open Super 750 has ceased to be a celebration of world-class badminton. Instead, it has become a daily case study in administrative failure. Not a single day of the marquee BWF World Tour event at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium has passed without controversy. On Saturday, the tournament plummeted to a…
AI generated image for representation A Google principal engineer named Jaaana Dogan has almost gone ‘viral’ along with her post on how AI has transformed coding in the last one year. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Dogan wrote, “I’m not joking and this isn’t funny. We have been trying to build distributed agent…
People take workout supplements to help them focus, not get tired so fast and do better when they are training. Some people who take these supplements say they get a weird feeling, like pins and needles, soon after they take them. This can be a little surprising for people who are taking them for the…
Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia were loved as a couple and fans were truly shocked, disappointed as they parted ways. While neither of them have publicly addressed their break-up or spoken about the reason, they remain cordial with each other. While they chose dignified silence, there was negativity on social media and Vijay recently opened…
Oman is an extremely arid country that is mainly composed of desert and rocky mountains, which means that there are no permanent or year-round rivers there. Like other Arab countries, Oman is reliant on a series of temporary rivers called wadis that only carry water during large rainfalls. To solve this issue, Omani people invented…
Today is about being clear and strong with your personal space. You may find yourself feeling pulled in too many directions, and the only way to stay steady is by setting firm boundaries. It’s okay to say no. It’s okay to change your mind if something does not feel right anymore. This is not about…
CHENNAI: What was once seen as optional is increasingly viewed as essential: uptake of overseas travel insurance among Indian outbound travellers has nearly doubled in six years, driven by rising medical costs abroad and heightened awareness of travel disruptions in the post-pandemic era. According to Irdai’s annual report, 96.7 lakh lives were covered under 27.9…
Read today’s horoscope, October 24, 2025. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at what the stars have in store for each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day…
