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Wholesome Goodness

How much food do you feed your child? A small bowl, a third of the plate, or maybe using the \"fist-sized stomach\" rule? No matter how you measure, there's always that lingering question - \"Is my child full, or am I overfeeding them?\"

Vikrant Massey announces retirement from acting: 'Time to recalibrate and go back home'

Vikrant Massey took to social media on Monday morning to announce his retirement from acting.

GOING BANANAS OVER ART

MAKING it to the headlines requires certain unwritten qualifications. It must grip the collective attention of the nation, the achievement of which is no mean task.

SEVENTIES' MUSIC, SEVENTIES' MOOD SWINGS

In his latest book, The Extraordinary Life of Max Bulandi, author Sidharth Singh explores the beginning of the rock music scene in India in the Seventies through the adventurous life of a rockstar

ISL: Jamshedpur FC make home advantage count

JAMSHEDPUR FC scored three second-half goals to get the better of Mohammedan SC 3-1 in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Monday.

SA20's goal is to be the best T20 league after IPL: Smith

WHEN Cricket South Africa kick-started the inaugural edition of the SA20 League in 2023, they knew they had to get it right.

32 sports at National Games

The roster for the 38th edition of the National Games, which will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, will feature 32 core and four demonstration sports, including yogasana and mallakhambh.

FEI sanctions EFI over non-payment of dues

IN a big embarrassment for the country, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) decided not to allocate any solidarity projects and courses to India and advised its officials not to travel there without prior payment of their expenses by the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI).

‘Time for FIFA to think shifting WC to spring/autumn’

When the 2022 FIFA World Cup was shifted to November-December because of the merciless heat of the desert, there was a lot of hue and cry. Stadiums in Qatar had air-conditioning systems installed, and matches, despite the heat, went on. Argentina were crowned champions, and it is time to shift our attention towards North America—US, Canada, and Mexico—where the next World Cup is set to be held in 2026.

AN EYE FOR DETAIL

Photographers explain how they look at chess through the lens and why they have to be on their toes

CMD allowed to acquire stake in Shriram Prop

CAPITAL market regulator Sebi has given green light to indirect acquisition of shares of Shriram Properties by the company's Chairman and managing director (CMD) Murali Malayappan.

Swiggy revenue surges 40% to ₹6,300 cr in H1; India big focus: Prosus

INDIA is now a big focus for the Dutch tech investor Prosus, as its CEO Fabricio Bloisi on Monday said that they have many potential IPO candidates in the country and it is our priority.

Bajaj, TVS catching up on electric two-wheeler mkt leader Ola Electric

THE race for the number 1 spot in India's fast-growing electric two-wheeler market is heating up with two legacy players, with Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company catching up on the new-age company and market leader Ola Electric.

SFIO raid at Hero EV, Benling India, Okinawa

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has conducted search operations at three companies engaged in manufacturing of electric vehicles, said ministry of corporate affairs in a statement.

Govt scraps windfall tax on ATF, crude oil products, petrol, diesel

FINANCE ministry on Monday announced the scrapping of the windfall tax or special additional excise duty (SAED) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), crude oil products, petrol and diesel.

GST on aerated beverages, cigarettes may be hiked to 35%

THE Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35% from the present 28%, an official said.

Experts see FY25 GDP growth at 6-6.8%

WITH the second quarter growth slumping to a seven-month low of 5.4% as against 8.1% a year ago, many economists and analysts have revised downward their growth forecasts for the full fiscal ending next March, with the lowest at 6% and the highest being pencilled in at 6.8%, both numbers are way off their previous projections and that of the Reserve Bank.

Manufacturing activities at 11-month low in November

Factory jobs increased during November for the ninth month in a row

Landmark climate change case Opens at ICJ

THE top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change that they feel endangers their very survival.

Brain rot is Oxford Dictionary's word of the year

MANY of us have felt it, and now it's official: \"brain rot\" is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year.

French PM faces ouster as no-confidence motion tabled

FRANCE'S Michel Barnier faced an abrupt end to his premiership Monday after key opposition parties said they would back a no-confidence motion against his government after only three months in power.

China expands Antarctica footprint with atmospheric monitoring station

CHINA has opened its first overseas atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica as it continues to firm up its presence in the icy and resource-rich southernmost continent by building research stations.

Hezbollah fires at area held by Israel in its first attack since start of truce

HEZBOLLAH fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant group's first attack since its ceasefire with Israel took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days.

56 dead in stampede at Guinea stadium as fans clash

At least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities said Monday.

Joe Biden breaks promise on son Hunter's pardon

President uses his position to help son, overlooking own pledge to respect rule of law

Sai nod to direct polls of mayors and civic body

AHEAD of the municipal body elections, the Chhattisgarh cabinet chaired by CM Vishnu Deo Sai on Monday decided to amend the existing rules that govern urban body polls, approving direct elections of mayors in municipal corporations and chairpersons of municipal bodies by the people.

No water in Eklavya school, students in deep sea

TWO months after the inauguration of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) by PM Narendra Modi in Jashpur, the home district of Chhattisgarh chief minister, the building premises didn't have a supply or any installation of potable water facility for students.

Bihar 'hall of shame' as 37 held for cheating in exam for health officers

THE Bihar health society on Monday cancelled the online examination for appointment of community health officers (CHOs) following leakage of question paper.

Vaghela at it again, floats party, all set to fight local body elections in Gujarat

FORMER Gujarat chief minister Shankarsinh Vaghela, known for his affiliations with the RSS, Jana Sangh, BJP, Congress, and NCP, is making a comeback to active politics by launching a new party called Praja Shakti Democratic Party.

Rahul nod to Cong names for J'khand cabinet

LIST of ministers from Congress quota has almost been finalised after the meeting of Jharkhand Congress in-charge Kamlesh Mahto, state party leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday.