The world today is used to finding immediate solution to their struggles and the idea of persistence often feels like a cliché. Yet, for many people, the real difference between “almost” and “achieved” comes down to one simple thing, which is refusing to quit.This mindset is why failure, criticism, or temporary setbacks don’t end the…
KOLKATA: The Election Commission has a multi-layered security plan for 142 constituencies going to polls in the second phase of Bengal elections on April 29. Sources said 2,321 companies of central forces will be deployed across districts, including Kolkata, with the highest deployment in the Kolkata Police area (273), followed by East Burdwan (260) and…
BENGALURU: In a fatal and gory turn to a BDSM session, a woman allegedly tied up her boyfriend, doused him in inflammable liquid and set him on fire at her residence in northwest Bengaluru Tuesday afternoon. She has since been arrested on murder charges.Prema and Kiran, both 27, were colleagues at a mobile service provider…
This Earth Day, extend the life of your wardrobe by adopting simple clothing care habits. Washing less often, using cold water, air-drying, and proper storage significantly reduce wear and tear. Basic repairs and prompt stain treatment further preserve your garments, making your existing clothes last longer and reducing fashion waste. Most of us don’t really…
In an ironic turn of events, villagers in Bengal’s Mothabari who’d taken to the streets less than a month back fearing deletion from electoral rolls may now miss voting altogether — not because their names are gone from the voters’ list, but because they have cleared out of the area in fear of falling into…
NEW DELHI: With the US opening a refund window, exporters are hoping to recover some of the discounts they had offered during the period, when the Trump administration levied a hefty 50% tariff on Indian goods.In a large number of cases the discount was to the tune of 15-18% to compensate for the 30% gap…
As Apple is preparing for its leadership transition, the incoming CEO John Ternus has reflected on his early days at the Cupertino-based tech giant, sharing a candid memory from a a 2024 commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania. Ternus, who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple’s chief executive in September, described his first day…
KOLKATA: A drawl before “Didi” call from home minister Amit Shah on Monday, while referring to Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, drew an angry reaction from her party Trinamool, which found it oddly reminiscent of PM Modi’s 2021 “Didi, O Didi” taunt.Shah was addressing a rally in West Midnapore’s Salboni when he said: “Eyy Didi, listen…
Data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed that inflows in Gold ETFs surged 364 per cent year-on-year, growing more than four-and-a-half times, making gold ETFs the fastest-expanding segment across all fund categories, including equity, debt and hybrid. The figure for FY26 also far exceeded the earlier annual inflow band of ₹700–15,000…
US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while keeping a blockade in place around the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran is suffering major financial losses and must submit a unified proposal before talks can advance.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran was losing significant oil revenue because of the closure…