Dating in the digital era feels like navigating a maze of swipes, situationships, and social media soft launches. Gen Z daters may have dating trends, but one is stealing hearts and getting them matches: petfishing. It’s the clever tactic where singles use their pictures with their pets on their profiles to look more cute, approachable…
NEW DELHI: Under a formula that proposes to increase the share of all states proportionately and by 50% in Lok Sabha, Kerala’s share will rise from 20 to 30, which is seven more than what it would have got under the last “finished” enumeration. Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka will rise from 28 to 42,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya makes an appeal against Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Royals Challengers Bengaluru’s 18-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night tasted a tad bit more sweeter for Krunal Pandya. Enjoying a special outing against his former franchise, the all-rounder, who unveiled his new…
Allahabad HC quashed an FIR against a young couple from Saharanpur who had married of their own free will, saying police were doing a “great disservice by registering FIRs such as these and, more than that, chasing the young couple, sometimes with the ulterior motive to forcibly separate them and send back the bride to…
Labour Day, observed on May 1st, honours the dedication of workers across all professions. This global celebration acknowledges the collective efforts that drive societal progress. While not universally a public holiday, many Indian states observe it, with government offices and banks typically closed. Labour Day, often called International Workers’ Day or May Day, is celebrated…
Sarfaraz Ahmed (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have picked a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood leading the side. Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will take charge as head coach, with Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach.The team is looking to improve its position in…
NEW DELHI: At the IIT2026 Global Conference in California, Isha founder Sadhguru said India should be viewed “not as a nation, but as a civilisation,” highlighting what he described as its long tradition of combining spiritual inquiry with intellectual and scientific pursuits.Addressing a gathering of over 2,500 attendees, including entrepreneurs and technologists, he spoke about…
Vikram Misri (File photo) New Delhi: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri is likely to travel to Nepal next month for what will be the first high-level bilateral visit since the new govt led by PM Balendra Shah assumed office. While Nepalese media reported that the visit could take place on May 11-12, official sources said the…
Aravind Srinivas, CEO of AI startup Perplexity At a time when the tech world is obsessed with how artificial intelligence (AI) may ‘disrupt’ or replace our current gadgets, the CEO of one of the world’s leading AI companies has a surprising take on the most popular Apple product: the iPhone. Speaking on the This Week…
Gold and silver have marked gains of around 10% and 5% year-to-date. Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? We asked five experts: (AI image) Gold buying in India is not just about its safe haven status – it is traditionally considered auspicious. Festivals across the year become major days on which gold buying peaks….