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(Representative AI image) Asian markets kicked off the new year on a positive note on Friday, tracking gains in US futures and higher oil prices, with technology stocks leading the rally in Hong Kong.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 2.2% to 26,189.79. Markets in Tokyo, Shanghai, Thailand and New Zealand remained closed for holidays.South Korea’s…
Judit Polgár and Richárd Rapport (Photo Credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: William Shakespeare wrote in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Hungary, too, has never been the biggest country on the chess map. Yet, it has long played the game with a fearlessness that belies its size.With none of the…
The debate over work-life balance in India moved into Parliament on Friday when Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Supriya Sule introduced a private member’s proposal that seeks to give employees the legal right to disconnect from work after official hours. The “Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025” aims to create clear boundaries between professional demands and…
The Pentagon has reportedly planned for a potential deployment of US ground forces into Iran. Multiple sources cited by CBS News claim that the federal department made detailed preparations for deploying ground forces.Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests to enable such an option, as Washington evaluates its next steps in the US-Israel-led conflict with…
Amazon’s visa bind: When stranded employees are allowed to work, but not do their jobs For years, global mobility has been the invisible infrastructure of the American tech industry. Engineers flew out for visa renewals, logged in from abroad for a few days, and returned to their desks with little more than jet lag to…
COIMBATORE: The 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore will be held on February 15th, South Kailaya Bhakti Peravai said. Defence minister Rajnath Singh will be the special guest at the event, while several central ministers, film stars and other celebrities will participate in the celebrations alongside lakhs of devotees. Rajnath Singh,…
NEW DELHI: Emphasising that household chores should be shared between husband and wife, Supreme Court on Friday observed that times have changed and a husband must share the burden of work. “You’re not marrying a maid, you’re marrying a life partner,” said a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta to a man seeking…
NEW DELHI: India made a strong start to their Thomas Cup campaign, beating Canada 3-1 in their opening group match on Friday. Despite an early setback, the team quickly bounced back with solid performances in both singles and doubles to take control of the tie and seal victory comfortably.India were on the back foot after…
Strait of Hormuz blockade hits India’s 90 per cent oil, which makes up more than 60 per cent of LPG production. India has boosted its Russian oil purchase, has defied the IEA reserves call and has assured that there will be no petrol/diesel hikes. Pakistan PM Sharif imposes drastic cuts—50 per cent fuel for govt…
Mutual fund investments can be made in the name of a minor (below 18 years) across all categories — equity, debt, hybrid, gold/silver and international funds — but they come with specific operational, documentation and tax rules that parents must understand before investing. Here is a clear question-and-answer explainer, as reported ET, covering how it…
