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KOZHIKODE: A Catholic priest from Kerala has been arrested in Canada on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference — a term related to sexual offences involving touching any part of the body of a person under the age of 16 years for sexual purposes — and has been removed from pastoral ministry. The accused…
Life is all about perspective! Tomorrow’s horoscope unveils the big picture synthesised by each Zodiac sign out there. Astrology serves as a basis for understanding and interpreting the equilibrium of all aspects of life: relationships, professional life, and personal introspection. Stand rigorous; trust your inner voice; welcome the day with confidence. Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20)…
By Anil Bhatnagar Every New Year, millions of people resolve to change their lives – walk more, scroll less, eat better, quit harmful habits. Most of these resolutions, however, gradually lose steam – not because people lack sincerity, but because they lack understanding of how change works.Changing habits requires aligning the rider, conscious intention, the…
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.Although the number of women politicians rose at the last election – and despite Takaichi becoming the first female prime minister in Oct – Japanese politics remains massively…
Soaring global demand for semiconductors sent South Korea’s exports to their highest-ever level in 2025, official data showed Thursday, despite a year of trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.Total exports last year were valued at over $700 billion, according to data from Seoul’s industry ministry, up 3.8 percent from the previous…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the nation, praying “for peace, good health and happiness in society” as India welcomed the year 2026.Sharing a post on X, the PM posted, “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your…
NEW DELHI: Getting into the Yuletide spirit could prove expensive for an Air India pilot who was to operate a Vancouver-Delhi (via Vienna) flight on Dec 23, 2025. A staffer at Vancouver duty free either saw him inadvertently sipping wine being offered at this festive time or found him smelling of liquor while he was…
As new year begins, there is renewed motivation to take health and wellness as a primary focus. Many people make ambitious resolutions, but it is the simple habits that have an impact on long-term weight objectives in the early weeks of the year. What you eat early on helps set your metabolism, digestion, and eating…
Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US dollar up 479 percent in the last 12 months.The gap between the official and black market rate is mounting as well, nearing 100…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand will square off in an eight-match limited-overs series starting January 11, featuring three One-Day Internationals and five Twenty20 Internationals. The tour will run through January 31.The series assumes added significance, coming at a time when several senior players are set to return…
