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The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on seven individuals tied to President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, as Washington ratcheted up pressure on the Venezuelan leader. The US Department of the Treasury said in a statement that it had sanctioned relatives and associates of Maduro and his wife. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused…
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Charlotte Hornets. Image via: Getty Images The big league is going to witness another exciting matchup where the Oklahoma City Thunder will clash with the Charlotte Hornets. The game is scheduled on January 5, 2025. The City Thunder has won over 25 matches in the regular NBA season this time, and…
Expecting parametric solutions to mitigate climate risks is like doodling in the dark rather than connecting meaningful dots. Dots is about proactively looking for root causes; visualising scenarios and scale of the unfolding climate threats; reviving a risk management culture; and a lot more. Protection gap Take, for instance, the state of Tamil Nadu. It…
Astrology talks about some things that are true for all zodiac signs, but being kind and caring is not just for one sign. Everyone can be nice and giving, no matter what their birth chart says. Astrology groups still honor these zodiac signs for the warmth and honesty they bring to the lives of those…
We never stop learning how to take things in our stride We never stop learning how to walk the walk. The ability to stand upright on their two feet in order to walk gave our ancestors an evolutionary advantage. Almost all other species, barring birds and marsupials, are quadrupeds. Walking on two legs instead of…
While the inconsequential theatrics of the budget session of parliament gave the country a bag full of drawing room conversations, meaningful discussions were few and far in between. With defence allocations rising, Budget 2026 poses a larger question: is public health being treated as core national security or merely as a peripheral welfare concern? Though…
Buying a house is a dream of many. It is among the most important and biggest financial decisions most people make in life because of course, it involves a major financial investment, legal understanding, careful negotiations, and so much more. With myriad steps involved, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Many homebuyers, mostly first-timers, have…
A prominent right-wing influencer, Richard Hanania, has criticised growing hostility towards Indian immigrants in the US, describing it as “the dumbest form of racism and socialism” and arguing that opposition to the H-1B visa programme is driven more by resentment than by sound economics.In a recent essay, the commentator pushed back against conservative attacks on…
In a heartfelt statement, Keith Morrison, who is Matthew Perry’s stepfather, addressed the recent 15-year sentencing of Jasveen Sangha, controversially dubbed the ‘Ketamine Queen’. Morrison conveyed a surprising sense of understanding towards Sangha, noting that hostility would not serve any purpose. Amid the recent news that ‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha has been sentenced in relation…
Warner Bros. Discovery has once again turned down a takeover offer from Paramount, telling shareholders that the rival bid does not serve their interests and reiterating its recommendation to support a proposed $72 billion transaction with Netflix.In a statement on Wednesday, the company said its board had reviewed Paramount’s latest proposal and concluded that it…
