President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday addressed the nation on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, highlighting the pillars of India’s democracy, the legacy of national icons, and the collective efforts of citizens in building a stronger nation. She spoke about the Constitution’s ideals, the cultural and patriotic significance of Vande Mataram, and the inspiration…
NEW DELHI: Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards for 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, conferring the Padma Bhushan on veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak for his exceptional contribution to the financial sector, a government statement said.The Padma Awards, among India’s most prestigious civilian honours, are given in three categories—Padma Vibhushan, Padma…
US universities back Harvard in court fight to protect international student visa programmes. (Getty Images) Yale University has joined 47 other colleges and universities across the US in a legal brief supporting Harvard in a federal appeals case over international student visas.The institutions filed an amicus curiae brief on Jan. 19 in the US Court…
Your couch likely sees more action than you think, from cosy movie nights and pet cuddles to spilt snacks and everyday lounging. With time, your fabric couch becomes a receptacle for all kinds of smells which your vacuum cleaner can’t quite get rid of. Perhaps you’ve tried smell-masking agents that turn your couch into a…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) Rohit Sharma, who captained India to glory at the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, has praised current captain Suryakumar Yadav for his significant influence on the national side, describing him as a “big player” who has delivered consistently for the team. Suryakumar ended a long wait…
PM Narendra Modi and veteran journalist Mark Tully (ANI images) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the death of veteran journalist and author Mark Tully. He remembered Tully as a “towering voice of journalism” whose work reflected a deep connection with India and its people.In a post on X, PM…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Sunday announced to award veteran actor Dharmendra and former chief minister of Jharkhand Shibu Soren with Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhashan posthumously.While the legendry film star Dharmendra died on November 24, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha founder Soren died on August 4 last year.According to the official list, the President of India…
India Inc is dialing back hiring of fresh graduates, especially those from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds, as companies turn more selective and focuses on industry-ready talent.Around 200,000–220,000 STEM freshers were hired in FY25, but this number is expected to fall to a little over 150,000 in the current fiscal, according to a…
Workers are turning to therapy over AI anxiety — and the fear runs deeper than job loss For a growing number of workers, career anxiety is no longer just about performance reviews or layoffs. It’s about something harder to see — and harder to outrun.Artificial intelligence.According to a recent CNBC report, therapists across the U.S….
Photo: dasha.takisho / Instagram Have you lately come across weird images on social media that claim to reveal your hidden traits based on what you notice first? These are called optical illusion personality tests, and rightly so! These tricky images have one or more elements in them, and they are based on psychological principles. So…