Why turning 40 now means higher layoff risk and forced retirement fears |

Mid-career professionals, particularly those in their 40s, are facing increased layoff risks and a sense of early retirement due to ageism and rapid technological shifts. This demographic, burdened by significant financial responsibilities, experiences job loss as a profound disruption, necessitating continuous upskilling and adaptability for survival in a changing job market. When headlines broke that…

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‘Asha Bhosle never left riyaaz till the very end,’ Sudesh Bhosle recalls emotional moment: ‘Everyone has left me… I am the last one’ |

Veteran singer Sudesh Bhosle has opened up about his close bond with legendary icon Asha Bhosle, recalling her discipline, passion and warmth. Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12, 2026, in Mumbai at the age of 92. She breathed her last at Breach Candy Hospital following a brief illness caused by a chest infection and…

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UAE Central Bank clarifies loan eligibility: New Nafis rules explained for loan seekers | World News

UAE clarifies Nafis rules affecting bank loan eligibility / Image: @centralbankuae The Central Bank of the UAE has formally clarified that Nafis payments and incentives are time-limited, conditional and cannot be relied upon as guaranteed income when assessing loan eligibility, though banks may consider them on a strict case-by-case basis under clear rules. UAE: Nafis…

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Fresh unrest in Nepal? Border area near India placed under curfew — what triggered it

NEW DELHI: A TikTok video in Nepal’s Birgunj triggered religious tension, prompting the Parsa District Administration Office to extend an ongoing curfew.The prohibitory order had been issued on Monday, but both groups involved in the dispute held simultaneous demonstrations in defiance of it, leading authorities to enforce a full curfew to restore order.The district administration…

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