Word of the Day: IntransigentWord of the Day: In an era marked by ideological polarisation, intransigent remains a powerful descriptor of positions that resist change.
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Word of the day: AdamantAdamant signifies unwavering resolve. It means someone is completely unwilling to be persuaded or altered. This word emphasizes steadfastne...
30 Jan, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Word of the Day: ObdurateWord of the Day: In an era shaped by polarisation and entrenched viewpoints, obdurate has gained renewed relevance. Whether describing poli...
29 Jan, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
After 5 years away, the world’s richest actor finally returns to the big screenArnold Schwarzenegger’s rise from champion bodybuilder to Hollywood legend started in the 1970s and led to a profession covering decades of...
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US plan to break up Google's search dominance threatens profit engine, AI growthThe U.S. Department of Justice's proposed remedies to break up Google's search dominance could significantly weaken its business and hinder...
09 Oct, 2024, 08.28 PM IST
James Gunn's ‘Superman: Legacy’ — Recasting the Man of Steel: Release date, plot & moreJames Gunn, celebrated for his contributions to the superhero genre through the "Guardians of the Galaxy" series, initially introduced "Sup...
07 Oct, 2023, 08.52 PM IST
Why James Bond stunt car hopes to see more action on Indian roadsAston Martin plans to expand its presence in India's luxury car market, targeting the growing number of rich individuals who are willing to...
04 Oct, 2023, 01.51 PM IST
Kevin Spacey faces sex assault trial in London after 10 years. What's in store for 'House of Cards' starKevin Spacey, the two-time Academy Award winner, is going on trial in London this week. He faces charges of sexual offences against four me...
28 Jun, 2023, 03.43 PM IST
View: Mystery of Adam Smith’s Invisible Hand will continue to haunt economistsIs it really invisible? Or, as Holmes told Watson in a different context, ‘Not invisible but unnoticed’?
10 Jun, 2023, 10.33 PM IST
Tony Dow, who played big brother Wally Cleaver on 'Leave it to Beaver', passes away at 77Frank Bilotta, who represented Dow in his work as a sculptor, confirmed his death.
28 Jul, 2022, 08.01 AM IST
View: Cosmopolitan Bengali grooms should revise their opinion of the conical shola toporMany may be surprised then to learn that the so-called dunce cap was fashioned in the west to help children concentrate! Apparently a 13th ...
11 Mar, 2022, 11.38 PM IST
Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona sells for record $17.8 millionThe previous record for a wristwatch belonged to a stainless-steel Patek Philippe that sold for $11.1 million.
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Eight most influential business books of the yearThis year's top business books come from journalists, economists and academics on a range of topics. Here are some books to catch up on.
20 Aug, 2015, 09.13 AM IST
India's U-16 football team to train in Germany for 2 months, to play with Bayern's youth teamIndia's under-16 football squad will leave for Germany tomorrow for a two-month trip, during which they will play against Bayern Munich's y...
20 Jul, 2015, 02.20 PM IST
Golf: A symbol of success and statusGolf, they say, is for the elite. There is no doubt it’s a symbol of success and status.
07 Aug, 2014, 10.16 AM IST
- FDI in retail: BJP fears losing winter session if govt remains adamant
BJP charged the govt with being adamant on the issue of FDI in retail and feared there would be no option left but to lose winter session o...
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- Monkey cartoon sparks racial row in US
Civil rights leaders and elected officials said it echoed racist stereotypes of African-Americans as monkeys.
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