Shashi Tharoor is known for his use of rarely-used and often difficult-to-pronounce English words NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, known for his English vocabulary and his use of rarely-used and often difficult-to-pronounce English words, on Sunday used another such word to take a dig at the ruling BJP.He described “quockerwodger” as the “word of…
The curious link between hemlines and the economy As wacky as it sounds, fashion and the economy have been linked by an unusual theory for nearly a century: the Hemline Index. In one of the strangest attempts to study economy, the theory proposes: skirts get shorter when times are good and when the economy struggles,…
Diana died at age 36 in a 1997 car crash in Paris while being chased by photographers on motorbikes (Photo: AP). Late Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Charles Spencer, said in an interview published Sunday that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are facing media treatment comparable to what his sister endured, and cautioned that lessons…
‘Why should we get into this?’: Salman Khan questions celebrities being asked for political views; also alleges paid trolling Salman Khan spoke openly about online trolling on the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of ‘Bigg Boss 20’. Along with the comments on his weight and looks, the actor raised the issue of alleged paid trolling,…
The initiative, called ReadSG, was launched by Singapore’s National Library Board (NLB) on September 6, 2026 What if reading a book for 15 minutes could earn you a small cash reward? Singapore has introduced a national reading campaign that does exactly that, using virtual rewards that can eventually be converted into money. The initiative, called…
General:You might feel a bit off, but it’s not just a coincidence. The Moon is creating an uneasy emotional state, and Saturn has a tendency to slow down in practical issues. So yes, work may feel heavier than it should. Delays, crossed messages, late replies, or a task needing repeat effort can test your patience…
‘Brahmastra’ actor Saurav Gurjar in judicial custody after woman files complaint over marriage promise: Report Mahabharat actor and wrestler Saurav Gurjar is in judicial custody after a woman filed a complaint against him in Mumbai. She has alleged that he deceived and harassed her after promising to marry her. Gachibowli police have registered a case…
Medallists after the 10m Air Rifle Women Team Final. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India ended the opening day of medal competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with two silver medals in shooting, leaving the country joint 10th in the medal standings after a day that also saw assured medals, big wins in hockey and cricket,…
Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, with hundreds targeting Moscow in a major overnight attack. A Cambridge study found Boko Haram fighters used AI chatbots for technical and military advice. Akhilesh Yadav set a 27,000-vote target for the SP in each of 27 marked UP seats. Trump said a proposed Washington triumphal arch would…
Bank holiday in September Bank customers planning a branch visit on Monday, September 21, should note that banks will remain closed in parts of the country for regional holidays.According to the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday calendar, bank branches in Assam and Kerala will remain closed on September 21.The closure is not applicable nationwide, as…
