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The social media gen wants to look very good, very soon

On Thursday, actor Karan Tacker shared an Instagram story, pointing out how the dependency on artificial methods to build a physique has gone rampant.

DOOSRE HISSE KA KISSA

With many big-budget films releasing in two parts, experts explain the reasons behind this emerging trend

HC restrains WFI from holding Natls

The Delhi High Court has restrained the Wrestling Federation of India from organising the Senior National Championships, ruling that the ad-hoc committee set up by the Indian Olympic Association would continue to manage the affairs of WFI until such time as the Sports Ministry's suspension order remains in force.

Rahul's poor run continues in Oz

KL Rahul's horror run with the bat continued as he got out in a bizarre fashion to leave India A at a shaky 73/5 on the second day of the second unofficial Test against Australia A here on Friday.

How a solid Sabalenka reached the pinnacle of women's tennis

A season that gave her two Slams and as many WTA 1000 titles has seen her emerge as year-ending No.1

Samson special scripts easy victory for India in first T20I

On a pitch where all other batters struggled, the opener scored a 47-ball century against Proteas in Durban

BCCI reviews NZ loss with Rohit, Gambhir

After India were at the receiving end of a rare 3-0 series loss against New Zealand at home, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials - president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah - had a review meeting with captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and Chief selector Ajit Agarkar at the Mumbai headquarters on Thursday.

Birla's haul puts C'garh on course for win vs Delhi

Delhi batters, barring opener Sanat Sangwan and young Yash Dhull, continued with their no-show as Chandigarh's young left-arm spinner Nishunk Birla grabbed his second six-wicket haul of the match to put the hosts on the cusp of victory in their Ranji Trophy game here on Friday.

LIC net profit dips 4% in Q2

NET PREMIUM INCOME ROSE 12% TOR1.2 LAKH CRORE BUT NET POLICY BENEFITS CLIMBED 17% TO 297,562 CRORE

Spectre of fall in revenue nixes telecom levy cut

TELCOS HAD ASKED THE GOVT TO REMOVE THE LICENCE FEE, INCLUDING THE USO FEE, PROSPECTIVELY

Weak JLR, local sales weigh on Tata Motors Sept quarter profit

Tata Motors reported a drop in consolidated net profit in the second quarter of FY25, dragged down by weaker sales across its luxury car arm Jaguar Land Rover and domestic commercial and passenger vehicle businesses.

Layoffs in tech industry seem to be far from over

The technology sector's employment woes have deepened in 2024, with companies across the spectrum announcing fresh layoffs, indicating the trend that began two years ago shows no signs of abating.

Mini Silicon Valley to come up in Goa: Goyal

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday India has established itself as a \"trusted and reliable\" partner in the global supply chain, and added the government plans to set up a mini Silicon Valley in Goa.

Premium the watchword for SBI as Q2 profit surges

Chairman says the bank will compete on quality of service, not on deposit rates

Zomato, Swiggy face heat from CCI over violation of competition laws

An investigation by the antitrust body found food delivery giants Zomato and SoftBank-backed Swiggy breached competition laws, with their business practices favouring select restaurants listed on their platforms, documents show.

Like breeze upon the water

{OF ETHICS AND ANARCHY} SPECULATIVE FICTION

'We saw a darker side of humanity'

On their book that explores how societies worldwide have responded to plague pandemics across history

Ancestral voices echoing through the present

Bibek Debroy's last published volume, Sacred Songs: The Mahabharata's Many Gitas, uses the English language to repossess ancient texts

Women, kids are majority of Gaza war dead, says UN

{ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT} ISRAEL'S MISSION TO THE UN IN GENEVA REJECTED THE REPORT

South California wildfire destroys 132 structures amid strong winds

Southern California firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures in two days could be assisted by a forecast of fierce wind gusts easing on Friday, officials said.

'Khalistan backers don't reflect view of all Canada's Sikhs'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said for the first time that Khalistani separatists don't represent Canada's entire Sikh community, with the remarks coming amid a diplomatic row with India over the activities of pro-Khalistan elements.

W Asia politics hits football as riots break out in Amsterdam

Young people on scooters attacked Israeli fans in hit-and-run assaults overnight after a soccer game in Amsterdam apparently fueled by calls to target Jewish people spread on social media, Dutch authorities said on Friday.

After Trump victory, EU looks at 'urgent' reforms

EU leaders on Friday pledged to overhaul the bloc's economy with radical changes recommended in a landmark report, in reforms that have taken on greater urgency with Donald Trump winning back the White House.

US charges Iranian man in plot to kill Trump: Justice dept

The United States has charged an Iranian man in connection with an alleged plot ordered by Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, the Justice Department said on Friday.

No cop-out on climate crisis

COP29 must look beyond the US to progress on limiting emissions and raising finances for developing nations to transition from fossil fuels

The 1984 anti-Sikh riots: India's unhealed wound

After the mob set Darshan Kaur's husband ablaze, she gathered her three children, the youngest just 15 days old, and bolted. In the frenzy, the baby slipped from 19-year-old Darshan's hands. But there was no time to stop. For the next three days, she and the remaining two children ran from the police station to gurudwara searching for a safe place.

The unbearable heaviness of financial conversations

I have answered reader, viewer, and listener questions about money for a long time. I have seen them change over time.

Empowering a generation of India's dreamers

Ratan Tata's life reminds us that true leadership is measured not just by one's achievements, but by one's ability to care for the most vulnerable

2 WOMEN BOOKED FOR BURNING FIVE PUPPIES ALIVE

Two women have been booked for allegedly burning alive five stray puppies after pouring petrol over them at Kankerkheda in Meerut, officers said on Friday.

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Sopore in Baramulla district on Friday.