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Hello and welcome to the 72nd edition of the Weekly Vine. This week, we unpack Messi’s messy GOAT tour, decode the IPL auction’s tells, parse Susie Wiles’ unusually candid take on Team Trump, and end with a Dhurandhar meme that has taken the internet by storm. MESSY GOAT TOUR As a Manchester United fan, Lionel…
Saudi Arabia could see snowfall and thunderstorms this week in Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, and Riyadh/Representative Image Saudi Arabia could see snowfall this week, with Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, and northern Riyadh among the regions likely to be affected. At the same time, thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds are possible in other areas, prompting authorities to urge…
Indian employees can expect a moderate but steady rise in pay packets in 2026, as companies recalibrate compensation strategies to balance cost pressures, talent retention and productivity in a rapidly evolving workplace, PTI reported citing a survey.Average salaries in India are projected to rise by 9 per cent in 2026, with organisations placing sharper emphasis…
Indian Navy commissioned its second MH 60R helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys) at INS Hansa, in Vasco on Wednesday. NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its second squadron of MH-60R (Romeo) multi-role helicopters, INAS 335 ‘Ospreys’, at Goa’s INS Hansa naval air base, marking a key step in strengthening India’s submarine warfare and…
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday gave its nod to the the nuclear energy bill called the “Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill (SHANTI), 2025”. The bill was passed as opposition staged a walkout, during the ongoing Winter Session.The amended bill was tabled in the lower house, with introduction…
ChatGPT’s latest AI feature allows users to transform into K-pop idols for free, a trend ignited by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s own viral makeover. This new image generation capability, accessible via a simple prompt, preserves natural features while applying a polished, high-fashion idol aesthetic, making the dream of looking like a K-pop star a reality…
Consumers using CNG for transport and piped natural gas for household cooking are set to see lower fuel bills from January 1, 2026, after the petroleum regulator approved a rationalised pipeline tariff structure aimed at cutting costs, ANI reported.The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has announced a unified tariff framework that will translate…
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill‘s struggle against straight deliveries is an area of concern, former national batting coach Sanjay Bangar said on Wednesday. The opener has scored just 32 runs in three games in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa. However, what worries Bangar more than the total runs is Gill’s strike rate, which dips…
Cricketer Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed surprise at the massive sum paid to Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana during the IPL 2026 auction, where Kolkata Knight Riders secured him for a staggering INR 18 crore. Known for his unusual bowling action, Pathirana attracted intense interest on auction day, with…
For years, federal hiring followed a rigid formula. Degrees acted as gatekeepers. Experience defined eligibility. Salaries rarely compete with the private sector. Technology talent, in particular, remained scarce inside government systems built for another era.The Trump administration has now chosen to disrupt that structure. With the launch of the U.S. Tech Force, the federal government…
