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There was something Kafkaesque about it when Anna Arivalayam, the DMK headquarters in Chennai, waited to receive expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam on Feb 27. “I am a cage, in search of a bird,” Franz Kafka had written, around 1917. Almost 110 years later, as the 75-year-old three-time chief minister walked into the building, Kafka…
Congresswomen Ilhan Omar and Nancy Mace engaged in a sharp and cutting exchange after the US eliminated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei as Republican Nancy Mace said her heart went out to Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib. “Sending them thoughts and prayers,” Nancy Mace wrote, mocking the two Muslim Congresswomen. Ilhan Omar fired back and…
Qatar’s state-owned energy giant, QatarEnergy, announced on Monday that it had suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following Iranian drone attacks on two of its key processing facilities. The halt affects operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest LNG complex, and Mesaieed Industrial City, both critical hubs for the Gulf state’s gas output….
NEW DELHI: Used syringes found in stadium washrooms. Athletes failing dope tests. And now, doctors are being told to check what they prescribe.As doping cases rise across sports, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked doctors, hospitals and medical colleges across the country to be cautious while treating athletes. The concern is that banned substances…
Apple unveils the iPhone 17e, its most affordable model, starting at Rs 64,900 in India. This budget-friendly device boasts MagSafe wireless charging, the powerful A19 chip, and double the base storage. With a refined design and enhanced camera capabilities, it offers significant upgrades for consumers seeking value. Apple has officially launched the iPhone 17e—the most…
Amid the ongoing debate around actors demanding fixed 8–9 hour shifts, filmmaker Anubhav Sinha weighed in during a recent chat, offering a measured and practical take on the controversy. When asked whether he would be okay signing an actor who insists on working only 8 or 9 hours a day, Sinha said the answer is…
India faces a higher import burden when global prices rise, along with possible inflationary effects. (AI image) Internationally, oil prices have risen by around 9-10% following Israel-US strikes on Iran, and amid the rising tensions in the Middle East are likely to remain elevated. Does that mean that petrol and diesel prices in India will…
ICAI CA result 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced that the results of the CA Intermediate and CA Foundation examinations held in January 2026 are likely to be declared by the afternoon of March 8, 2026. The official notification from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India stated that the results…
Veteran actor Harrison Ford has been part of the film industry since 1964, and to this date, continues to stun audiences with his acting skills. From his work in the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise to playing Han Solo in ‘Star Wars’, he has worked across a wide array of genres. Looking back on his career, here…
Rejection lights up the same neural pathways as physical pain, sharpening attention to others’ cues and eroding self-worth. This can leave people hypervigilant or avoidant in relationships, push them toward perfectionism, and fuel anxiety and depressive spirals. Understanding these deep effects is essential for healing and rebuilding internal security. Rejection isn’t “just emotional.” Research shows…
