24 years of 2001 Parliament attack On the afternoon of December 13, 2001, India witnessed a deadly assault on its democracy. A group of Pakistan-trained terrorists drove into the Parliament complex in a stolen white ambassador car and opened fire, leading to a gun battle that lasted nearly half an hour.For millions who watched the...
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‘Goldilocks’ economy: India in a rare ‘sweet spot’; do you stand to gain?
India is experiencing a rare economic phase with near-zero inflation and robust growth exceeding 8%. While this ‘Goldilocks’ moment benefits borrowers and large corporations, farmers face significant losses due to falling food prices. Savers might see reduced returns as interest rates decline, highlighting a complex economic landscape where benefits are unevenly distributed. India is in...
50% tariff shock: India in touch with Mexico over ‘unilateral’ move
As India reels amid steep tariff hike by Mexico, ranging up to 50 per cent, an official said New Delhi is actively engaging with Mexican authorities over what it views as a “unilateral” move to raise duties on a wide range of products. The discussions, the official said, are aimed at finding solutions beneficial to...
‘Dhurandhar’ box office day 9: Crosses Rs 255 crore mark
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is a box office hit, crossing ₹255 crore by its ninth day. Director Rohit Shetty lauded the film as ‘naya Hindi cinema.’ The movie boasts a strong ensemble cast and has garnered significant audience appreciation, particularly for Ranveer’s intense portrayal and Akshaye Khanna’s memorable introduction. Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ continues its impressive box...
Boomers stay late, Millennials burn out, GenZ set boundaries: Welcome to work life in 2025
AI generated image Walk into any corporate office today, and you’re likely to witness a scene that feels less like a workplace and more like a group project assigned by the universe. On one end of the floor, a Boomer is carefully crafting an email that begins with “Dear Team,” while a GenZ intern is...
‘Shame on you Mamata!’ BJP tears into CM over Messi event mess; makes 3 demands
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium during Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s appearance, with Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accusing the state government of gross mismanagement and making three demands, including Banerjee’s resignation.Reacting to the...
As Ozempic launches in India, experts suggest caution, list considerations: ‘This is not a shortcut solution’
Ozempic (injectable semaglutide), one of the most evidence-backed advancements in diabetes care, was recently launched in India. The arrival of Ozempic marks an important milestone, but like all potent therapies, it must be used under proper medical supervision, experts caution. Approved globally since 2017, experts say that Ozempic has consistently demonstrated “robust efficacy” in lowering...
Oracle-OpenAI deal: Report says data centres delayed; tech giant responds
Oracle posted not-so-good quarterly results that fell short of Wall Street’s revenue expectations. Soon a report by Bloomberg claimed that the tech giant has postponed the completion dates for some of the massive data centres it is developing for artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI, pushing back timelines from 2027 to 2028. However, an Oracle spokesperson...
A Messi affair: What led to the chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium?
Lionel Messi (Image credit: PTI) NW DELHI: Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated stop in Kolkata during the G.O.A.T. Tour of India 2025 descended into disorder on Saturday, as poor crowd management and security lapses overshadowed what was meant to be a landmark event for Indian football fans. Thousands packed the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium)...
Messi’s Kolkata tour chaos: Bengal cops detain orgainser; tickets to be refunded
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Police on Saturday detained the main organiser of an event in Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadium after chaos erupted over Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s brief appearance.During a press briefing, Kolkata DGP Rajeev Kumar said that organisers will refund tickets to disappointed spectators.“We have already detained the main organiser. We are taking...

