News that keep you updated
By Partha Sinha Every civilisation maintains a blacklist of words – impolite syllables that must never feature in annual reports, family WhatsApp groups or polite audio on flights. We treat them like emotional contraband. Yet strangely, these forbidden words carry a voltage that ‘civilised’ phrases cannot. They arrive unannounced, like monsoon wind – raw, truthful,…
The UAE’s Rashid Rover 2, launching in 2026, will explore the Moon’s far side/Image: X The UAE is moving forward for its historic moment of space exploration. Rashid Rover 2, the country’s second lunar rover, has passed an important round of tests in the US. These checks mean it’s now one step closer to heading…
There is a sequence to getting your money life in order. (AI image) Most people don’t come to me saying, “My financial life is a mess, please help.” They say, “Sir, bataaiye, kaunsa mutual fund theek rahega?”Two minutes later, it turns out they have a chunky credit card balance, no proper emergency fund, hardly any…
NEW DELHI: The Red Fort has turned into a high-security zone as India hosts, for the first time, the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of UNESCO, days after a deadly blast near the monument.The week-long meeting, being held from December 8 to 13 inside the…
Lululemon Athletica Inc on Thursday announced a major leadership transition as CEO Calvin McDonald will be stepping down on January 31. This comes as the athletic wear brand struggles with a challenging year for sales. McDonald, who has led the Vancouver-based company since 2018, will continue as a senior adviser until March 31 2026 to…
As Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma celebrated eight years of marriage on December 11, the internet dug up a gem from the archives. The post in question was neither one from Virat nor Anushka, but a fan post from before the two even met. A single, decade-old tweet has resurfaced, with fans calling it “prophetic.”…
Gold’s intraday technical structure points toward a possible pullback from overbought levels. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing signs of exhaustion, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He recommends selling if the gold prices slip below Rs 1,32,300:Gold futures on MCX witnessed a sharp rally…
Jacob Duffy (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Justin Greaves. (Getty Images) New Zealand produced a clinical all-round performance to crush the West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test at Wellington on Friday, taking a 1–0 lead in the three-match series. The victory, secured just before tea on day three,…
Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s subdued knock in the second T20I against South Africa has drawn sharp criticism, with former all-rounder Irfan Pathan dissecting in detail why the big-hitter failed to replicate his match-winning brilliance from the series opener. Hardik, who struck a game-changing fifty in Cuttack, managed just 20…
NEET SS Exam 2025 city slip releasing today at NBEMS, download now from natboard.edu.in NEET SS city slip 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, NBEMS, is releasing the NEET SS Exam 2025 city slip today. Candidates who have applied for the examination can now check and download their exam city intimation slip…
