Imagine earning INR 42 lakh a year – enough to buy a decent car, a dream vacation, and some Instagram flexes – yet being unhappy. That’s the raw confession from Shivam Lakhanpal, a former corporate employee-turned-standup comedian, whose viral video on social media is striking a chord with many burnt-out professionals. “The measure of a…
Deepika Padukone’s call for an 8-hour work shift has once again pushed the spotlight on long and exhausting work hours in the entertainment industry. As opinions remain divided, veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal has spoken candidly about how the culture of extended shifts has taken a toll on actors, especially those without star power. ‘We worked…
Wake up with a clear mind, lady! The planets are here for you as you deal with career decisions, romantic encounters, or just some “me time” to recharge your batteries. Take the good stuff, walk with confidence, and take full control of your day. You possess the charm to turn it into a fantastic one!…
Despite not receiving a nomination for the 98th Academy Awards, India’s contender ‘Homebound’ shines as a testament to storytelling. Producer Karan Johar celebrated the vision of director Neeraj Ghaywan, highlighting the film’s poignant examination of friendship in the face of caste discrimination and the pandemic. Premiering at Cannes and hitting theaters in September 2025, it…
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that he was a “victim” of an alleged rift between Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi during his time in Congress party.Speaking to NDTV, Sarma, who spent 22 years in the Congress before joining the BJP, said “Rahul doesn’t want Priyanka in Kerala. I was in Congress for…
US equities moved higher on Thursday, clawing back more of the losses from earlier in the week, after President Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats linked to Greenland, easing concerns over a widening transatlantic trade rift.In early trade, the S&P 500 rose 0.7%, adding to Wednesday’s strong rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Mumbai: Showering praise on India’s young T20 batting sensation Abhishek Sharma, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has made it clear how much India will bank on the attacking left-hander in the T20 World Cup next month by saying, “If he takes off, India take off.” Abhishek smashed…
South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) South Africa have made changes to their T20 World Cup squad, with Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs called up to replace the injured Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira. De Zorzi, who suffered a right hamstring tear during South Africa’s India tour late last year, has not progressed…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his “Board of Peace”, initially designed to help stabilise Gaza’s fragile ceasefire but which he has said could later take on a broader role in addressing international conflicts. The initiative includes a controversial USD 1 billion fee for countries seeking permanent membership.The initiative was announced during a signing…
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released notifications regarding the Higher Secondary (12th) examinations for the year 2026. The notified exam date sheet is a scheduled plan for Semester 4 and Semester 3 exam supplements, which will take place from February 12th to February 27th in 2026.The WBCHSE has made a…
