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In today’s naming landscape, parents are leaning towards classic and timeless baby names, steering clear of unconventional spellings and geographical inspirations. There’s a noticeable drop in names for boys that end with ‘y’ or kick off with ‘D’ and ‘K’, suggesting a shift towards names that are both elegant and easily recognisable. Every year, BabyCenter…
The climate forecasts about the region surrounding the Pacific Ocean point to an emergence of change in the global climate. Currently, the La Niña state appears to be weakening. As such, there has been speculation that the year may end up witnessing the emergence of an El Niño phenomenon towards the latter part of 2026….
NEW DELHI: Invoking Manusmriti which says no mother, no father, no wife, and no son deserves to be forsaken and a person who abandons them should be fined, Supreme Court Tuesday held that a daughter-in-law who becomes a widow after the death of her father-in-law is entitled to claim maintenance from his estate under the…
Saturday Night Live’s Chloe Fineman shared her delightful experience working with Harry Styles, describing him as genuinely nice and low-key, remembering everyone’s names. She even worked hard on skits hoping to perform alongside the ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ star. Fineman also praised Styles’ infectious joy and his conscious effort to bring light into the world, finding…
Dubai’s ‘City Terminal’ Plan: Airport Check-in From Anywhere? Dubai is moving closer to a future where travel begins before you reach the airport, thanks to an ambitious plan under the Dubai 10X initiative called the City Terminal Project. If realised, this innovation would allow travellers to complete airport check-in formalities at designated points across the…
Today is an important day to keep an open eye while driving or using tools; Mercury makes us move too quickly at times. Take extra precaution when crossing busy streets or working with tools. Slow down and double-check everything before proceeding with any important project or journey.Tension can build in your everyday environment from news…
The British High Commission in India has announced that the UK visa costs are changing from today, April 8, 2026. Sharing a post on microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the High Commission said the changes are aimed at making the visa process more streamlined and digital. “UK visa costs are changing from 8…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently predicted on social media that the sequel to Dhurandhar — titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge — could turn out to be even bigger than the first film. Reacting to the remark, actor Danish Pandor, who plays Uzair Baloch in the film, said he believes the sequel indeed has the potential to…
MUMBAI: HDFC Bank, Yes Bank and RBL Bank reported improved profitability in the Dec quarter, supported by treasury gains, steady loan growth and lower provisions, even as operating costs rose due to labour code-related expenses.HDFC Bank posted an 11.5% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 18,654 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 16,736 crore….
UAE’s decision to quit Opec may have come as a surprise, but it’s a good thing. For, Opec is nothing but a cartel, and cartels take a toll on customers. They’re everything free markets ought not to be – a tacit agreement to not compete. Yet, it is a sad truth that they hide in…
