In about 15 odd days, 2024 will end and 2025 will begin. The intervening time will see, arguably, a spike in people diving headlong into activities, known as "habits," that they are otherwise trying to kick. This they do in the (perhaps delusional) hope that on the first day of the New Year, they will be successful in once and for all getting rid of the egregious entity that has taken control over their minds and bodies.
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Seoul searching~I
There were fast-paced developments in the prelude to the eventual impeachment.
Feel of print
SIR, The author of the write-up, \"Why every home must get a newspaper\" (Dec. 19) deserves praise for his excellent and thought-provoking piece.
Fair Lending
The government's proposal to clamp down on unauthorised private lending practices signals a decisive move to tackle unregulated financial activities that have long preyed on vulnerable segments of the population.
England announce squads for upcoming India tour and Champions Trophy 2025
The England Cricket Board on Sunday announced the squads for next month's white-ball tour of India, which includes three ODIs, five T20Is, and the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, as reported by the ICC.
Sports Minister flags off 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative in Delhi
Keeping continuity with the Fit India Cycling Drive launched earlier this week, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Sunday.
Pro Kabaddi League: Puneri Paltan aim to finish season on high as tribute to fans
The defending champions of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Puneri Paltan have not had the best season by their lofty standards.
ISL: NorthEast United aim to regain form against struggling Hyderabad
Hyderabad FC are hosting NorthEast United FC when the two sides face off in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Monday.
G Trisha, spinners star as India win inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup title
G Trisha stood tall to hit a fine 52 while spinners took seven wickets collectively as India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to become first-ever winners of the inaugural U19 Women's Asia Cup at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Sunday.
BBL: McSweeney hits fiery 78 to guide Heat to thrilling win after Australia snub
Australia batter Nathan McSweeney, who was dropped from the Test side after playing three games in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, bounced back to form with a scintillating 78-run innings to help Brisbane Heat register a thrilling last-ball win against the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL) on Sunday.
BGT: Richardson 'excited' to return to Oz Test squad
Australia have added Richardson as an extra pace option after a calf injury ruled Josh Hazlewood out of the series
