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A sharp divide has emerged at the ongoing World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in Cameroon over the continuation of the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Saturday, reported PTI.It noted that while the US is pushing for a permanent extension of the moratorium, India and several … Read more
A widening divide defines the US workplace, as many women report persistent pay inequality while a significant number of men view opportunities as fair, highlighting a growing gap between lived experience and perception. There was a time when the story of the gender pay gap in the United States felt straightforward, imperfect, yes, but moving, … Read more
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765 … Read more
Director Mohit Suri revealed that Shah Rukh Khan praised his unconventional promotion for Saiyaara, which introduced newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. By avoiding typical marketing and focusing on music, the film gained strong attention. Suri also shared he initially rejected Ahaan for the lead before later choosing him as Krish Kapoor. ‘Saiyaara’ was one … Read more
Two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers, BW Elm and BW Tyr, are currently transiting the Strait of Hormuz en route to India, according to ship-tracking data from LSEG and Kpler cited by Reuters, signalling a cautious resumption of movements through the strategic waterway. Shipping through the Strait has been severely disrupted amid the ongoing US-Israeli … Read more
A row erupted after ex-DOGE lead Vivek Ramaswamy faced backlash over claims that his higher education reform plan could harm local universities and jobs, with MAGA critics alleging it could indirectly benefit India and H-1B visa holders.The controversy began after a right-wing social media user accused Indian-American Ramaswamy of wanting to “close” key engineering and … Read more
This Saturday, prioritize your mental well-being with five honest questions. Reflect on your current feelings, identify what drained and energized you this week, and determine your immediate needs—rest, clarity, connection, or courage. Examine self-criticism and plan one small act of self-love for the next 24 hours to foster happiness and peace. You’ve invested in the … Read more
With campaign activity picking up across Tamil Nadu, the 2026 assembly election is shaping up as a high-stakes contest that could test the durability of the state’s long-standing Dravidian political order. What was once a largely bipolar contest is now evolving into a more complex, multi-cornered fight, with new entrants and shifting voter alignments adding … Read more
Nihal Sarin and Anish Giri (Photos by Michal Walusza, Lennart Ootes and FIDE) NEW DELHI: As the chess world descends upon Cyprus for the 2026 Candidates, the name Anish Giri continues to be synonymous with a singular, frustrating memory from the past. 14 draws in 14 games. That legendary run in the 2016 Candidates birthed … Read more
Bhagalpur: In a significant development aimed at addressing human-wildlife conflict, researchers at Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) have successfully demonstrated the domestication of the blue bull, commonly known as nilgai, offering a possible solution to crop damage faced by farmers.Biologically known as ‘Boselaphus tragocamelus’, the nilgai is the largest Asian antelope native to the Indian subcontinent. … Read more