‘They’re powerful’: Venezuela’s acting president ‘not afraid’ of ‘diplomatic clash’ with US; urges ‘respect’ for Maduro

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez addresses the National Assembly in Caracas Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday said her government was “not afraid” of a diplomatic confrontation with the United States, even and called on Washington to show “respect for the dignity” of her predecessor Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted in a US military…

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Hybrid, not home: IT cos’ quiet shift back to office

Bengaluru: One size doesn’t fit all in the return-to-office push. Work-from-home, once the defining perk of the pandemic era, is quietly being phased out across India’s IT sector as companies tighten hybrid work norms and make in-office presence the new default.TCS has mandated five days of office attendance and linking compliance to variable pay and…

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5 smart metal investments to make this Navratri

Platinum might not have the thousand-year-old stories that gold does, but it’s quickly becoming a favorite for the younger generation. It’s sleek, it’s incredibly rare, and it feels very much like “the future.” The Heart of It: While it might not be mentioned in ancient scriptures, there’s a general rule in our culture: buying something…

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Knock, Knock… Who’s Fluent?

Imagine if learning a new language didn’t feel like staring at a boring textbook or memorizing a list of verbs that you’ll never use. What if it felt more like hitting “Play” on your favorite song or starting a new level in a video game? Forget the “School” Way Right now, adults spend a lot…

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India doesn’t need new climate wisdom—It needs to remember Narmada Parikrama

This article has been co-authored by Ankita Salunke India does not lack environmental wisdom—it has forgotten it. At a time when climate change, river pollution, and urban excess dominate public discourse, some of the most powerful models of sustainable living already exist within India’s own civilisational practices. One such example is the Narmada Parikrama—a 2,600-kilometre…

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‘Arijit Singh is done with music being a machine, catering to whims, fancies of labels,’ says producer | Hindi Movie News

Fans who attended Anoushka Shankar’s Kolkata concert were treated to an unexpected moment when Arijit Singh walked on stage for a surprise live performance. This was his first appearance and performance after announcing his decision to step away from playback singing. Arijit’s set instantly went viral on social media. Among those present backstage were music…

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To build a safe gig, follow the baba

How to secure rights for gig workers – with no single employer, fixed hours of work, or common workplace? Karnataka gets a new law whose foundation was laid over 50 years ago by a young doctor Karnataka’s legislation for gig workers kicked in in November, mere weeks before the man who built the timeless foundation…

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