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'I learnt the hard way to say no to bad work'

For Rashami Desai, 2024 was a learning experience. \"There have been a lot of ups and downs in the last year. And I faced a lot of personal challenges. So, I was working on myself,\" says the actor, adding, \"Due to travel, I faced some severe gut issues that were neglected and later became a bit severe. I should have actually acknowledged it at the time. But while working, you tend to push things aside. As a result, I developed food allergies. So, I have to be cautious about what I eat.\"

Veganuary 2025: Plant-Powered Path to Better Health

For those leaning towards veganism, Veganuary is a great way to take the plunge. We speak to experts about the health benefits of this challenge

Varun-Natasha buy ₹44.52cr luxury apartment in Mumbai

Actor Varun Dhawan and his wife, designer Natasha Dalal, have reportedly acquired a ₹44.52 crore luxury apartment in Mumbai's upscale Juhu area.

Ajith's car crashes at 180 km/h; manager calls him lucky to walk away

Tamil actor and avid motorsport enthusiast Ajith Kumar, 53, narrowly escaped injury after a dramatic crash during a practice session for the upcoming 24H Dubai endurance race.

Chasing history, Spaniard seeks big push Down Under

Alcaraz, who owns 4 Grand Slam titles, will have to shake off his habit of a slow start every season

AFI Reworks National Camp Plan for Athletes

Indian athletics is entering uncharted territory.

All eyes on Rohit, Bumrah and Shami in CT selection

Form and fitness in focus Indian selectors pick the initial squad for Champions Trophy at the weekend with the Australia tour debacle still fresh and Jasprit Bumrah's fitness the biggest concern

IGU polls: PT Usha hits out at ministry

Pointing to procedural lapses by the Sports Ministry in granting recognition to Brijinder Singh-led Indian Golf Union, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha has urged Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to \"recall\" the order.

Friendship, coaching rivalry and cricket connections

Sitting in the stands of the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Craig Fulton was observing the Indian players in a training session of Hockey India League (HIL) franchise Team Gonasika.

Australia tour rubble shows domestic cricket deserves more respect

India suffered two shattering jolts – first New Zealand and now Australia – but in the gloom there is a silver lining, what teams call 'positives'.

Gold import revision cuts Nov trade deficit by $5 bn

India's record trade deficit for November has been revised downward to $32.8 billion from $37.8 billion, after the government made a sharp correction in gold import data.

BP Wins Bid to Operate ONGC's Mumbai High Fields

UK's BP Plc won a bid for ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field, offering to raise crude oil production by 44% and natural gas by a staggering 89% over a 10-year period, potentially changing the fortunes of the vintage field.

Allcargo to sell stake in Gati

Allcargo Logistics Ltd is looking to sell 25-40% stake in its subsidiary Allcargo Gati Ltd which it acquired nearly five years ago, two people aware of the development said.

Sovereign green bonds face rupee hurdle in Gift City

Foreign investors in Gujarat's Gift City have yet to warm up to sovereign green bonds five months after the regulatory green light, deterred by their rupee denomination, cooling enthusiasm for green energy, and rising yields in the West.

Trudeau rejects Trump's call for Canada-US merger

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has, for the first time, publicly rebuffed US President-elect Donald Trump's assertion that it should become America's 51st state.

Could've defeated Trump in re-election, says Biden

Joe Biden thinks he could have won re-election if he had stayed in the White House race, he said in an interview published on Wednesday — while conceding he was unsure if he would have served another full term.

All hell will break out if hostages are not freed: Trump to Hamas

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that \"all hell will break out in the Middle East\" if the hostages being held by Hamas are not released by Inauguration Day.

'NON-NEGOTIABLE': PANAMA TO TRUMP ON SOVEREIGNTY OF KEY CANAL

Panama said on Tuesday that the sovereignty of its interoceanic canal was non-negotiable, after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to regain control.

Altman Denies Sister's Sexual Abuse Claims

Open AI CEO Sam Altman denied on Tuesday allegations from his sister Annie Altman, who has filed a complaint accusing him of childhood sexual abuse.

France, Germany Warn Trump Over Threats to Take Over Greenland

France and Germany on Wednesday warned Donald Trump against threatening \"sovereign borders\" after the US president-elect refused to rule out military action to take Greenland, an autonomous territory of European Union member Denmark.

Spanish premier says Musk stirs up hatred

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that X owner and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk \"openly attacks our institutions\" and \"stirs up hatred\".

Expansionist twist in Trump's MAGA pitch

Make America Great Again (MAGA) always had a revanchist ring to it, but its face and voice, Donald Trump has just revealed that territorial expansion is a part of its agenda.

Rekindle the animal spirits

Creating mass demand, leading to a boom in investment, is necessary; encouraging consuming classes to spend will help

Draft Data Protection Rules Can Be Improved

Issues around overbreadth, clarity, and discretionary power being placed in the hands of State agencies call for wider discussion

Post 370 Kashmir has no place for UN office

Recent strikes by Pakistan Air Force in Afghanistan, the last was on Christmas Eve, are a grandchild of the Cold War triggered by American diplomat George Kennan's 8,000-word telegram from Moscow in 1946 that was realpolitik in its most clinical form; he scorned democracy and saw no American interest in defending American values far from home.

How Indian diaspora can contribute to Viksit Bharat

This year, Odisha is hosting the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. Over the years, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has enhanced not only the Indian diaspora's participation in the event but also their sense of community, pride, and purpose among millions of non-resident Indians (NRIs).

Be part of 'Viksit Bharat' journey: EAM

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday kicked off the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, calling upon persons of Indian origins (PIOs) and non-resident Indians (NRIs) to actively participate in the journey to \"Viksit Bharat\" (developed India).

'Manmohan Left Imprint on Our National Life': MHA in Obituary

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has left his imprint in our national life and India has lost an eminent statesman, renowned economist and a distinguished leader, Union home ministry said in its obituary published on e-gazette on Wednesday.

Kerala Bizman Held For 'Lewd' Remarks On Actor

The Ernakulam Central police in Kerala on Wednesday arrested businessman and jeweller Boby Chemmanur on charges of making lewd remarks at an actor in person and on social media.

Pandey Named Revenue Secy In Key Reshuffle

Senior bureaucrat Tuhin Kanta Pandey appointed the new revenue secretary as part of a top-level bureaucratic rejig effected in two key departments under the finance ministry on Wednesday, less than a month ahead of the Union Budget.