Most government offices, banks and financial markets across the United States will remain closed on New Year’s Day, while major retailers and grocery chains are largely set to stay open, often with modified hours, the AP reported.Retailers are expected to use the holiday to offer discounts on older inventory ahead of new stock arrivals. However,…
Saudi Arabia plans to plant 10 billion trees, rehabilitating 74.8 million hectares across deserts under the Saudi Green Initiative nationwide/ Image: earth.com In a country where nearly 95 per cent of the land is desert, sand is not just terrain, it is culture. Bedouin life, camel routes, oases and long crossings have shaped Saudi Arabia’s…
Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, and implementing advertising policies for transparency. Measures against AI-generated content are also taken. Google has announced a series of initiatives aimed at supporting the democratic process and…
Neelima Azeem divorced Pankaj Kapur in 1984 when Shahid was 3. No regrets 40 years later; cherishes sons Shahid and Ishaan. Met Rajesh Khatter on ‘Phir Vahi Talash’ sets, friendship turned romance. Remarried him, had Ishaan. Family shines in films: Shahid’s Deva, O’ Romeo; Ishaan’s Homebound. Shahid wed Mira (kids Misha, Zain); Ishaan dating Chandni….
Tarot card of the year: The Moon In 2026, the Moon will draw you into a profoundly intuitive year. At times, the outer life will seem to be foggy, but the inner world will become very powerful. You will be aware of people’s moods, signals and slight changes even before they become noticeable to others….
BA psychology vs BSc psychology Psychology has slowly moved from being a “less common” subject to one that many students now take seriously. As conversations around mental health, stress, emotions, and behaviour grow, so does interest in studying psychology. Schools, colleges, hospitals, and even workplaces now recognise the value of trained psychology professionals. Because of…
No serum can undo what poor nutrition does daily. Skin and hair respond quickly to what goes on your plate. That doesn’t mean cutting out everything you love. It just means adding more of what helps. Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats can quietly transform your skin over time. Hydration matters too, and…
Kawasaki has launched the updated Z650RS in India, pricing the middleweight at Rs 7.83 lakh, ex-showroom. With this update, the motorcycle brings a few notable changes while the mechanicals remain unchanged. The biggest update for the 2026 model year is under the skin. The Z650RS continues with the same 649cc, parallel-twin engine, but it is…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: India’s batting depth got a stern stress test under Thiruvananthapuram’s evening skies against Sri Lanka. But captain Harmanpreet Kaur stood calm as a lighthouse in choppy waters to score a dazzling 43-ball 68, after the hosts were asked to take first strike. A late ambush — 47 runs plundered from the final three overs…
DEHRADUN: The family of Anjel Chakma, the young Tripura native killed in Dehradun earlier this month, pushed back sharply against the city police chief’s public dismissal of racial slurs as a motive behind the murder – a claim central to the family’s version of events and backed, they say, by the firsthand account of Anjel’s…