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US President Donald Trump. (AP photo) President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” is being positioned as a new international peacekeeping body, with member countries invited to extend their participation beyond an initial three-year term by contributing more than $1 billion within the board’s first year.According to a draft charter reviewed by The New York…
NEW DELHI: Voluntary contributions received by BJP in 2024-25 rose almost 54% to Rs 6,125 crore from Rs 3,967 crore in 2023-24, with the Rs 2,158 crore increase more than compensating for the party’s perceived loss of income on account of the scrapping of electoral bonds by Supreme Court in Feb 2024.The party in office…
MUMBAI: Citi expects a repeat of, or potentially a new record, equity IPO issuance in India in 2026, with total fund-raising of $15-20 billion, while a sharp pickup in external commercial borrowings (ECBs) could follow if proposed regulatory changes are implemented. Net foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows into equities, however, are likely to turn decisively…
It was the wedding of a colleague’s daughter, and I had joined her on a mission—Operation Invitation. With time slipping through our fingers, we vowed to keep each stop short so we could cover as many retired colleagues as possible. But visiting former colleagues at their homes is hardly an everyday affair, and nostalgia has…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he would remove “some oil sanctions” to reduce the soaring prices as the crude cost hit $100 a barrel amid Iran war.“We’re also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices,” he said addressing reporters. “We’re going to take those sanctions off till this straightens out,” he added.Moreover,…
Mamta Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday responded sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of opposition parties including TMC over the failure of the women’s reservation Bill.In a long message shared on social media, she accused the Prime Minister of misleading the country instead of addressing concerns…
Hollywood star Alec Baldwin, shaken by the tragic ‘Rust’ set incident, now prioritizes family over career. He revealed a desire to retire and stay home with his seven children, finding solace in his wife Hilaria’s support. Despite legal battles surrounding cinematographer Halyna Hutchins’ death, Baldwin expressed relief at the case’s dismissal, emphasizing his family as…
It usually begins quietly. A thought appears without warning, tied to something unpleasant, and the body reacts before the mind can catch up. For people dealing with trauma or anxiety, this pattern can repeat for years. Scientists have long wondered whether memories like these can be softened without disturbing everything else stored in the brain….
Daniel Craig is a British actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond in ‘Casino Royale’, ‘Skyfall’ and ‘Spectre’. While the role made him a global icon, Craig has never been shy about how demanding it truly is. Back in 2015, just days after wrapping an eight-month shoot for ‘Spectre’, Craig sat down for…
Protagonist Sheldon Cooper is depicted as a theoretical physicist and a genius in the popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory. He effortlessly solves equations and spouts scientific theories, much to his friends’ chagrin; he is, to put it mildly, a pain in their necks. Sheldon is a fictional character, but many real-life geniuses excel in…
