Indermit Gill, World Bank chief economist, emphasizes India’s potential to elevate its growth from 6% to 8% by enhancing efficiency and economic freedom, focusing on quality education, staying open to
New York Times journalist Ezra Klein is insisting his podcast won’t be a “resistance show” during the incoming Trump administration and questioned liberal orthodoxy believing that President-elect Donald Trump and
Former NFL linebacker Bill Bergey has died, his son announced on Christmas Day. He was 79. Bergey, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1974-1980, had been battling cancer for
President Biden’s age — and whether he should stay or go — nearly tore Democrats apart this summer. In fact, a decision for the president to bow out earlier —
Chairlifts at two different resorts in the French Alps broke down on Tuesday, stranding hundreds in two separate incidents.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
India hosts over 73,000 startups with at least one woman director, driven by advances in technology and government support. The Startup India initiative has facilitated growth through streamlined processes, tax
Senior civil servant Arunish Chawla, currently the pharmaceuticals secretary, is appointed as the new revenue secretary. Amit Agrawal will succeed Chawla. Vineet Joshi is selected as the higher education secretary.
Renowned Malayalam writer and filmmaker MT Vasudevan Nair, fondly known as MT, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91. The literary giant breathed his last at Baby Memorial
A mother said she’s hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she’s charging her family to attend. Abi Richards, 35, of Hampshire, England, said she spent
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Life wasn’t always
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy excoriated Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday for launching attacks against energy infrastructure on Christmas Day. Zelenskyy suggested the attacks were “inhumane,” but said they would
If you didn’t quite get Christmas or Hanukkah gifts wrapped and shipped ahead of the holidays, don’t worry — researchers say it’s the thought that counts.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Former India captain Kapil Dev expressed disappointment over Ravichandran Ashwin’s quiet retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, lamenting the lack of a grand farewell. However, Ashwin himself believes grand farewells are
On Christmas Day at Goa’s Calangute beach, a boat capsized due to rough seas, tragically causing one fatality and injuring two others. Lifeguards quickly rescued the passengers, including a five-year-old
Kate Middleton ended a “brutal” year by delivering some holiday cheer. The Princess of Wales was all smiles on Wednesday as she joined her father-in-law, King Charles III, for the
Rod Serling spent three years as a paratrooper during World War II – an experience that haunted him the rest of his life. The Emmy Award-winning creator and host of
The NFL and college football had games airing at the same time last Saturday, and the NFL won the ratings war. Despite the 12-team College Football Playoff format making its
A prominent Hawaii businessman who headed a sprawling criminal conspiracy, funneling drug money through shell businesses and ordering the torture and death of his late son’s best friend, died in
King Charles III was joined at Christmas services by close members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate — but Prince Andrew was notably absent.
Former India captain Kapil Dev expressed disappointment over Ravichandran Ashwin’s quiet retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, lamenting the lack of a grand farewell. However, Ashwin himself believes grand farewells are
For the nine Baker children, ages two to 13, the year 1962 began tragically and ended triumphantly – not unlike that first Christmas over two-thousand years ago. Catastrophe struck on
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
A bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, sending cars and trucks plunging into the river below. A sulphuric acid spill is complicating the rescue operation.
Canada ended the practice of flagpoling for work and study permits at ports of entry, requiring renewals through IRCC instead. This aims to streamline port operations and border enforcement. Limited
Sriram Krishnan is an Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and former senior product leader at tech giants like Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter. In 2024, he was appointed Senior White House Policy
Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean your holiday shopping has to be. You’re probably among the many people who received an Amazon gift card. Now is the time
Have you ever had one of those birthdays when you wanted people to throw a party for you? You imagined getting some nice presents, and even hinted at the ones
As millions of Americans gather together with loved ones to celebrate the Christmas holiday and ring in the new year, hundreds of thousands of American men and women in uniform
Golf, car doors and fortune-telling are all topics of odd laws in Oregon. There are several state-wide and city-specific laws in Oregon that may seem quite bizarre. For example, did
Dozens of passengers are feared dead after an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, reports say. The Embraer 190 passenger jet flying from
Google is rolling out significant changes to its Maps Timeline feature, which tracks your location history. As part of this update, you will soon receive notifications that your Timeline data
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series tied 1-1, Team India faces tough selection choices for the Boxing Day Test at MCG. The sudden retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin creates a void, with
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump appointed Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as Senior Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. A key part of his role could include advocating for the removal of
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sparked a fashion sensation with his burgundy sweater during his court appearance. Social media quickly sold out the $89.50 Nordstrom sweater,
Critics from the far-right, particularly those aligned with MAGA ideologies, viewed Krishnan as a symbol of Silicon Valley elitism and a proponent of immigration policies that they claim disadvantage American
A jet crash occurred near Aktau, Kazakhstan, involving 62 passengers and five crew members. Approximately 30 people survived with injuries. The accident was caused by an Embraer-190 plane hitting a
With the Boxing Day Test set to commence at the MCG on Thursday, Virat Kohli aims to overcome his inconsistent batting form in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. However, his past
Shriram Krishnan’s support for removing country caps on H-1B visas has ignited a fierce debate between tech industry leaders and MAGA anti-immigration advocates. While tech figures argue that skilled immigration
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., is calling for the swift trial, conviction, and execution of the man charged in connection with the gruesome murder of a woman burned alive on
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night’s
A passenger airliner crashed this morning in Kazakhstan after a bird strike caused an emergency. Dramatic video shows the plane plummeting before bursting into flames, but officials say more than
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sparked a fashion sensation with his burgundy sweater during his court appearance. Social media quickly sold out the $89.50 Nordstrom sweater,
Pope Francis delivered his annual “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the globe and
Cozy up this Christmas with Fox Nation! The streaming service is gifting new members 50% off their annual subscription and offering several specials to watch on Christmas Day. Here are
St. John’s account of Christmas is austere in the extreme. It comes down to one line: “And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” Not one mention of creche, Mary and Joseph, shepherds, or Wise Men. Just that simple and rather abstract statement. But that line, and more importantly, the event that it
Reese Witherspoon gets sentimental around the holiday season. In a recent interview with People, the 48-year-old actress reflected on her family traditions for the Christmas holiday and some of her