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Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Saturday announced India’s squads for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup and the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The T20I series will begin on January 21 in Nagpur and will serve as India’s final assignment in the format before the…
NEW DELHI: Once relegated to the fringes of lifestyle care, obesity drugs have emerged as one of the world’s most powerful growth sectors, ranked by McKinsey alongside AI, EVs and robotics as trillion-dollar opportunities by 2040. In India, the surge in the weight-loss and metabolic therapy market is set to shape pharma’s growth narrative in…
Aluminum foil is one of the most used kitchen products in almost every household. It is used for baking, grilling and food packaging, among others. But despite being a common kitchen product, most people don’t get the logic behind shiny and dull sides. Also there’s a whole lot of misunderstanding when it comes to “which…
(Image via: Getty Images) Sherrone Moore’s firing from the University of Michigan hasn’t just made headlines, it’s also sparked a broader conversation about race and fairness in coaching careers. Sports commentator Jemele Hill weighed in on social media, suggesting that Black coaches like Moore may face harsher consequences, while some white coaches often get second…
OPEC+ announced on Sunday that seven member nations would increase their combined production targets. (AI image) Oil price today: Crude oil prices on Monday edged down after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington would take steps to assist vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Still, crude remained firmly above the $100-a-barrel mark as…
In April 2014, reports suggested that filmmaker Shekhar Kapur was finally ready to begin work on his long-delayed futuristic film ‘Paani’, a project that had remained stuck in development for more than a decade. At the time, Sushant Singh Rajput had replaced Hrithik Roshan as the male lead, raising hopes that the ambitious film, set…
Humayun Kabir (File photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday launched his new political party, the Janata Unnayan Party, days after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) suspended him over his decision to lay the foundation stone for a Babri-style mosque in Murshidabad district.Speaking at a public meeting in Beldanga, Kabir said his party…
Elon Musk’s companies – Tesla and SpaceX – struggled in 2008. The tech entrepreneur has talked about it at various public events, for example, in 2018, he told an audience at the South by South West (SXSW) conference that both companies almost went bankrupt in 2008. Now, an old footage from the year has been…
As Grammy Week 2026 unfolded, a compelling Instagram panel brought together Miles Minnick, Sierra Hull, will.i.am, and Harvey Mason Jr. to confront artificial intelligence’s transformative-and contentious, role in music industry and song writing, brought together some really strong points that highlighted the need to use AI in a better manner. The discussion, rich with personal…
UAE braces for another cool winter day with moderate winds, partly cloudy skies / AI Illustration On Sunday, January 18, 2026, the UAE will see a continuation of winter-like conditions, with temperatures remaining mild to cool for this time of year. Residents can expect highs not exceeding around 25°C, while overnight lows could dip into…
