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Christopher Hitchens, in 'Hitch 22', explores the allure of blissful ignorance, admitting envy for those untouched by harsh realities. Whil...
Microsoft makes big AI inroads in China by selling OpenAI modelsMicrosoft is significantly growing its AI business in China, with ByteDance reportedly spending over $1 billion annually on its cloud and A...
Bank freezes Bengaluru man's entire account instead of Rs 25,000 specified by police; Karnataka HC grants him reliefA Bengaluru resident approached the Karnataka High Court after his bank froze his entire account despite police communications seeking a fr...
TMC leaders were devastated by Mamata Banerjee's "reign of terror", says BJP's Manan Kumar MishraA Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament has claimed that Mamata Banerjee's leadership instilled fear within the Trinamool Congress. M...
Psychology says people who keep their cameras off during meetings aren’t always disengaged, their brain may be protecting them from something importantPsychology does not suggest that everyone who keeps their camera turned off is shy, uninterested, or trying to conceal something. Human beh...
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
Therapists say people who love their partner but feel suffocated by closeness aren’t cold or uncaring: They often grew up where affection felt unpredictableIn relationships, it’s common for individuals to feel torn between love and the instinct to withdraw. Often rooted in avoidant attachment s...
After Yunus regime freed Rahmani, India watches Bangladesh's radical Islam surgeConcerns rise over Islamist radical movements in South Asia. Jashimuddin Rahmani, an influential ideologue, has been released on bail in Ba...
Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deepIndia’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minist...
No, the Iran war won’t ground your European holiday flightA commentary on the US-Iran conflict says European summer flights are unlikely to face major disruptions for now, despite earlier fears ove...
Are you silent in meetings? Psychology says it’s not a confidence problem — The hidden pattern of your insecurity and fear of judgment creeping inThe psychology of people who remain silent in meetings suggests that their quietness is rarely accidental. Personality, environment, past e...
Online gaming companies seek a clear regulatory playfieldIndia's online gaming sector is approaching the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for guidance on new gaming rules. Compan...
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
Caught between caution and pragmatism, Bengal Muslims weigh first BJP govt in stateWest Bengal witnesses a new political era as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the first BJP Chief Minister. The state's Muslim community, com...
Wars, recessions, political crises, market crashes. Warren Buffett’s advice on each of themWarren Buffett made a prediction in the mid-1990s he knew would come true: Berkshire Hathaway's future returns would fall short compared to...
How the three Ms and paramilitary forces may have played a major role in West Bengal outcome 2026In the 2026 assembly elections of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, known for her long, strong hold over the state, faced unexpected hurdles. T...
Bengal polls: Kapil Sibal says state govt employee at each counting table necessary for level playing fieldKapil Sibal stressed the need for state government employees at every vote counting table for the West Bengal Assembly polls. This ensures ...
HC directs Punjab govt to ensure no physical harm to Harbhajan Singh, familyThe Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Punjab government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family. ...
Sebi offers a way over FPI tax rule hurdleIn a bid to streamline tax compliance, India's markets regulator Sebi is actively negotiating with the CBDT, the country’s tax authority. T...
Political theatrics out of fear of punishment: BJP's Virendra Sachdeva slams Kejriwal's letter to Justice Swarana Kanta SharmaDelhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has strongly condemned Arvind Kejriwal's letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, accusing the AAP con...