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It is the first snow of 2026 in northern Uttarakhand after ages. Auli, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Mussoorie, Chakrata, and Munsiyari are all covered in thick snow. These are iconic hill destinations combining spirituality, adventure and scenic beauty. What to know before: Some roads may be blocked Carry heavy winter clothing and gear Emergency services…
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters has rejected Paramount Skydance’s $108 billion hostile bud for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), calling it unrealistic without the financial backing of Oracle founder Larry Ellison. In an interview with Financial Times, Peters said Paramount’s proposal ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’ and relies too heavily on debt and external support. He contrasted…
AriesThere’s an urge to sort things out quickly pay, spend, decide, move on. It’s less about money and more about wanting mental relief. Acting too fast might create another loose end. Waiting a day or two usually changes how urgent it feels.TaurusMoney feels stable when nothing unexpected pops up. You’re more aware of what feels…
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has urged citizens to back domestic businesses and workers under a new “Buy Canadian” policy, hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods if Ottawa proceeded with trade deals with China.In a video posted on his X account, Carney framed the policy…
“How are you a Bengali girl if you don’t have a round chubby face?”“Careful on the terrace or the wind may blow you off…”“Do you need a belt, or will a rubber band do?” “Sure it’s not anorexia?”Over the years, I’ve heard them all. Sometimes, all in the same afternoon. Usually delivered with a laugh….
A few weeks after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, Minneapolis was again rocked by the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti on January 24, 2026, during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Both deaths followed a grimly similar arc. Both involved fatal force used by immigration-linked federal agents against US citizens. Both were justified by…
SHIMLA: After a prolonged dry spell, Himachal Pradesh witnessed widespread rain and snowfall over the past 24 hours, significantly lowering temperatures across the state and disrupting normal life, even as it raised hopes for farmers, orchardists and the tourism sector.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, light to moderate rain and…
The US government is set to acquire a 10% stake in Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth, as part of Trump administration’s $1.6 billion investment. The package is aimed towards supporting the firm to develop a local mine and magnet production facility, according to two sources familiar with the deal.In addition to this government-backed investment, USA Rare…
Former India all-rounder Madan Lal has publicly supported the International Cricket Council’s move to replace Bangladesh with Scotland at the 2026 T20 World Cup, calling the decision justified and timely. Lal also suggested that external influence played a role in Bangladesh’s withdrawal and said the switch would open doors for Scotland, while warning that Bangladesh…
Shahid Afridi (Image credit: X) Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised the International Cricket Council following Bangladesh’s removal from the 2026 T20 World Cup, accusing the governing body of applying different standards to different teams. The former Pakistan captain pointed to what he described as the ICC’s “inconsistency”, referencing how India’s concerns during the 2025 Champions…
