(Image Credits: Pinterest) As Valentine’s Week reaches its penultimate day, the air gets a little warmer and hearts beat a little closer. February 12 marks Hug Day, perhaps the most comforting day of the entire “week of love.” While roses fade and chocolates are eaten, the memory of a warm, genuine embrace lingers long after...
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Sky’s the Limit? Suryakumar Yadav sees no ceiling to India’s T20 World Cup title defence
Suryakumar Yadav India began their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a 29-run win over the USA in Mumbai. Captain Suryakumar Yadav spoke about the team’s approach to defending their title and the reasons behind their strong run in T20 cricket over the past 18 months.Suryakumar Yadav expressed confidence about India’s chances in...
Rajpal Yadav’s wife Radha breaks silence on his case: ‘Everyone has stood by him’
A day after actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar Jail in connection with multiple cheque-bounce cases, his wife Radha Yadav revealed that the film fraternity has rallied behind him. His wife has finally spoken up on the matter. Yadav had made an emotional statement before surrendering himself to the authorities and confessed he doesn’t have...
New START treaty expires: Russia says it will continue to observe pact if US does
Sergey Lavrov (AP image) Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday said that Moscow will continue to observe the limits set under the New START nuclear arms control treaty, even after its expiry, as long as the United States adheres to the same restrictions.The New START treaty formally expired on February 5, leaving the world’s...
Almost a year after JPMorgan WFO mandate some employees fear petition they call ‘career suicide’
In March 2026, it will be a year since America’s biggest bank made 5-day work from office compulsory. The largest US bank, which employs more than 300,000 people globally, told all of its employees to return to the office five days a week starting in March, ending a hybrid work-from-home policy that took effect during...
Bangladesh’s moment of reckoning: Why India, Pak & China are closely watching Dhaka polls
After months of violence, street protests and political upheaval, Bangladesh now faces its moment of reckoning. What began in July 2024 as a student agitation over public sector job quotas quickly spiralled into a nationwide revolt against Sheikh Hasina’s government, culminating in her resignation and flight to India. The unrest left more than 1,000 people...
Ellis, Zampa shine with four-fers as Australia crush Ireland by 67 runs
Adam Zampa of Australia celebrates with teammates (Getty Images) Nathan Ellis produced a fiery opening spell to propel an under-strength Australia to a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland in their Group B opener of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Defending 183, Australia’s pace spearhead ripped through the Irish top order, finishing with outstanding figures...
Witness the annular solar eclipse 2026 and Antarctica’s rare ring of fire
On 17 February 2026, a rare annular solar eclipse is set to streak across the icy expanse of Antarctica. Not many people will see the full spectacle, but it has already caught the attention of astronomers, photographers, and casual sky-watchers alike. The Moon will slide in front of the Sun, but not completely, and that’s...
India AI Impact Summit 2026: What it is, who’s coming, and why it matters
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, is the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South. Google’s Sundar Pichai, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei are among the confirmed attendees. The five-day programme is built around three ‘Sutras’—People, Planet, Progress—and...
After Sam Altman calls Anthropic’s ads ‘clearly dishonest’, company’s executive defends
Days after OpenAI CEO Sam Atlman criticised Anthropic’s Super Bowl ads targeting ChatGPT, the Claude-maker’s commercial chief has issued a rebuttal, escalating the public ‘war of words’ between two of the world’s leading AI companies. Responding to the criticism, Anthropic’s chief commercial officer Gary Smith defended the company’s “unconflicted” business model. The dispute centres on...
