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“Nothing happens by accident; there is no such thing as coincidence ” opines Carl Jung. I cling to this consoling thought whenever I attempt—mostly unsuccessfully—to rationalise my utterly irrational, incurable and illogical fear of rats. It is a fear so intense that even the faintest suggestion of a rat—an ambiguous rustle, a whispered rumour of…
Mini India today launched the new Mini Cooper S Victory edition in the Indian market. The sporty hatchback is priced at Rs 57.5 lakh (ex-showroom) and will be brought to India via the CBU route. The car will be available in limited units; interested customers can book it exclusively at their nearest Mini dealerships. Deliveries…
NEW DELHI: India and the European Union (EU) on Friday held talks in Brussels on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and reaffirmed their commitment to a rulesbased trading framework and a modern economic partnership that safeguards the interests of farmers and MSMEs. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is on a two-day official visit…
‘Bridgerton’ fans got a delightful surprise when Regé-Jean Page and Nicola Coughlan reunited during the debut of Saturday Night Live UK. The heartwarming moment, captured as credits rolled, sparked waves of nostalgia among viewers worldwide. Saturday Night Live UK launched on March 21, 2026, exactly 50 years after the original US version, with Tina Fey…
Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa World No. 1 and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has shared his thoughts on the players competing in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. According to the former world champion, Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is the third strongest contender to win the event. Inside the Life of Belarus’s Top Chess Player…
Candace Owens has sparked fresh controversy by claiming Charlie Kirk was unaware of key details during his relationship with Erika Kirk. She alleges Erika misrepresented connections to Kanye West’s circle, raising questions about credibility and hidden truths. The remarks have triggered intense online debate, with critics demanding evidence while supporters cite Owens’ proximity as reason…
Shah Rukh Khan has added a Rs 1.4 crore Mercedes-Benz V-Class to his luxury car collection, valued at up to Rs 50 crore. The actor is currently filming King, directed by Siddharth Anand, co-starring Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan, slated for a December 24, 2026 release. Shah Rukh Khan levels up his luxury fleet with…
India’s white-collar job market grew 12 per cent year-on-year in February, driven by rising adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and a recovery in the IT sector, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index report.The index rose to 3,233 points in February 2026 from 2,890 points in February 2025, marking the strongest February performance in recent…
Thailand on Thursday defended the demolition of the Vishnu idol, describing it as a “decorative structure” along its border with Cambodia, after criticism from India.Thailand’s prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul also defended the move, telling reporters on Thursday that “a destroyed statue cannot compare to soldiers’ lives or limbs”.The Thai government further said that the structure…
In March, I arrived in St. Louis for a bridge tournament with my usual Danish and part‑Swedish team, but my head was elsewhere. My memoir had been published five months earlier, and the PR demands were consuming me. I did not feel mentally geared to summon what I call my “bridge brain” for a high‑level…
