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With the arrival of 2026, astrologers are enthusiastic about the promising career prospects for select zodiac signs. Aries can look forward to ticking off major aspirations, welcoming new challenges, and possibly venturing into their own business, provided they engage in prudent decision-making. 2026 is just a day away, and the excitement, as well as anxiety,…
It has been said that euthanasia is often discussed but seldom acted upon. The reason for lack of substantive action on ground is that, in spite of debates there is no repartee to the quip: “What is the cost of euthanasia. You are.” The term “euthanasia” itself does not enthuse much confidence. Pearl Buck was…
For nearly half a century, support for Israel was the closest thing the American right had to a theological constant. It bound together evangelical Christians, Cold War hawks, neoconservatives, and Republican donors into a durable, almost unexamined consensus. Donald Trump’s first term appeared to mark its triumph: Jerusalem recognised as Israel’s capital, the Abraham Accords…
Warren Buffett stepped down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway today, bringing to an end one of the longest and most influential leadership runs in modern corporate history.The transition, announced earlier this year at Berkshire’s annual shareholders’ meeting, hands day-to-day control to vice-chairman Gregory Abel from January 1. Buffett, now 95, will remain chairman and…
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday said external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Dhaka would help India and Bangladesh script a new chapter in bilateral ties, guided by shared interests, pragmatism and mutual interdependence.In a post on X, Hamidullah wrote, “As Hon External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar left…
We all remember the covid era, the years that were dominated by a deadly virus that claimed millions of lives. “2025 didn’t scare us with a virus,” this was quoted by a California-based doctor Siddhant Bhargava. The doctor’s eye-opening post hits us with the stark reality of something far more similar. The doctor’s words continue,…
AMBALA: A joint survey conducted by the Centre and state governments to assess the incidence of yellow rust in wheat crops across various areas of Ambala and Panchkula districts, did not find any case of the disease.Assistant Plant Protection Officer (APPO), Ambala, Shekhar informed that the survey was jointly carried out by the Regional Integrated…
US stocks were largely steady in light trading on the final day of 2025, as investors wrapped up a year marked by strong gains driven by optimism around artificial intelligence, alongside lingering concerns over inflation and valuations, AP reported.Early in Wednesday’s session, the S&P 500 was flat, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 47…
NEW DELHI: Fourteen-year-old climbing prodigy Amieyra Khoslla delivered an outstanding performance to win the Gold Medal in the Youth Girls (Under-17) category at the 29th National Sport Climbing Championship (NSCC) 2025, held in Bengaluru from December 26 to 29.Competing against the country’s top young climbers in the bouldering discipline, Amieyra showcased exceptional strength, technical precision,…
Punjab government announces school closure till January 7 (AI image) The Punjab government has announced an extension of school holidays across the state due to worsening cold weather and dense fog conditions. The decision has been taken keeping the safety and health of students and school staff in mind. The announcement was made through an…
