Shashi Tharoor, Mustafizur Rahman NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said cricket should not be dragged into attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, reacting to Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) decision to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from its IPL 2026 squad following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).Sharing...
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Aadhaar in America? US billionaire backs universal digital identity; Musk pushes voter ID laws
Vinod Khosla, American billionaire and Silicon Valley’s famous investor has sided with Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s endorsement of having a universal US digital ID and voter ID laws, inspired by Aadhaar Card that has authenticated billions of users and reduced fraud. He also said that it is opt-in but people who do not have it...
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The psychology behind fraud: Why people fall prey despite knowing better
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-126319854,imgsize-1451180,width-400,resizemode-4/article-1.jpg" alt="The psychology behind fraud: Why people fall prey despite knowing better" title=" Representative AI image ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Representative AI image It’s easy to judge people who fell for scams. Many times, one simply thinks, “they should have known better”, label them foolish, naive, careless, or ignorant. After all, warnings are everywhere. Banks...
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January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Entertainment, News
Aamir Khan to Star in New Spy Action-Comedy
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is set to appear in a new spy-themed action-comedy film, marking an interesting shift in genre for the actor known for his content-driven and experimental choices. The upcoming project blends espionage, action, and humour, and is already generating buzz within the Indian film industry. According to industry sources, the film will...
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January 3, 2026January 3, 2026Entertainment, Events, News
Pune International Film Festival (PIFF ’26) Announced
The Pune International Film Festival (PIFF ’26) has been officially announced, with the upcoming edition scheduled to be held in Pune, Maharashtra, celebrating Indian and international cinema. The festival is expected to bring together filmmakers, actors, critics, and cinema enthusiasts from across the country and abroad. According to the organisers, PIFF ’26 will showcase a...
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‘Scared to drink tap water’: After Indore contamination row, trust in municipal supply dries up
INDORE: The water contamination tragedy in Madhya Pradesh’s commercial capital Indore — repeatedly ranked India’s cleanest city over the past decade — has triggered widespread distrust of municipal tap water, forcing residents to rely on bottled water and adding to the financial burden of low- and middle-income households. Officials confirmed that at least six people...
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Explosions, aircraft, panic: Maduro declares nationwide emergency after US strikes rock Venezuela — what we know so far
Photo credit: AP Venezuela’s government on Saturday accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported over the capital, Caracas, around 2 am local time.Following the strikes, President Nicolás Maduro declared a nationwide state of emergency, ordered national defence plans to...
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21-Year-Old IIT Student Secures Landmark International Placement
A 21-year-old final-year student from Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) has achieved a major milestone by securing a record-breaking international placement package, drawing nationwide attention during the current campus recruitment season. The student, enrolled in the Computer Science and Engineering programme, received an overseas job offer with a compensation package reported to be among...
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‘Extreme personality’: Musk’s success decoded; first wife reveals Tesla CEO’s work ethic
Elon Musk’s ex-wife, Justine, revealed the secrets behind his immense success: an all-consuming obsession and the power of strategic ‘no.’ She explained that extreme achievers like Musk possess an “insane work ethic” and prioritize their goals by declining distractions. This relentless focus, even at the cost of personal comfort, fueled his rise to the top....
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Cooch Behar Trophy Tournament Highlights
The Cooch Behar Trophy, one of India’s premier under-19 domestic cricket tournaments, continues to play a vital role in nurturing young cricketing talent across the country. Organised under the aegis of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the tournament features state teams competing in multi-day matches following the traditional red-ball format. The...
