The wedding ring is one of the most recognisable symbols in many cultures and, it is often worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. The tradition feels so natural today that it can seem like it has always been this way. In fact, the custom has a long and layered history shaped by…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) India’s decision to hand teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a debut ahead of experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson in the ongoing T20I series against England has come under criticism following the team’s disappointing performances. Defending champions India have already lost the five-match series after falling 3-0 behind, with England sealing the contest through…
Microsoft is reportedly cancelling most internal licenses for Anthropic’s Claude Code AI coding tool as it starts shifting developers toward its own GitHub Copilot CLI platform. The move comes nearly five months after Microsoft first expanded access to Claude Code for thousands of employees, including engineers, project managers and designers. According to The Verge report,…
MP Saayoni Ghosh encountered hostile protests and mocking chants during her visit to Baruipur KOLKATA: MP Saayoni Ghosh faced hostile protests and mocking chants when she visited the family of the 12-year-old girl who was allegedly gang-raped and murdered in West Bengal’s Baruipur.Videos circulating on social media showed members of the crowd chanting “Gaddar” and…
RCB’s Josh Hazlewood (Image: X) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to face Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, they will draw confidence from a player who has made a habit of delivering on the biggest stage, Josh Hazlewood.The defending champions are aiming to win back-to-back IPL titles, a feat achieved only by Mumbai Indians…
Saudi Arabia’s new Package Visa combines flights, accommodation and visa processing into one booking Planning a holiday to Saudi Arabia could soon become as simple as making a single booking.In its latest move to transform the country’s tourism industry, Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new Tourist Package Visa service, an initiative…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has made a significant dent in the demand for housing as economic uncertainties remain high despite an interim peace agreement between the US and Iran. The first quarter of 2026 recorded a 6% plunge in housing sales, says the data released by Anarock on Monday.According to the data,…
For anyone who loves beaches and for those who are planning beach vacay in 2026, this is for you. Every year, millions of travellers, photographers and visitors leave behind reviews and photos, not knowing how important those are for shaping the future of travel. Here are 2026 rankings by Tripadvisor of best beaches in the…
Some pictures aren’t just pictures; they’re also act a bit as a mirror. These are optical illusions, and they have an odd way of getting us to look inward, because there’s no “correct” way to see them. Two people can stare at the same image and walk away with two completely different first impressions Originally,…
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: India’s consumption looks headed for a near-term slowdown with predictions of an El Nino-weakened monsoon likely to bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years.Deficient rains may weigh on rural demand, impacting volume growth and crimping sales of a host of products ranging from soaps, shampoos, packaged food to two-wheelers and durables. For companies…