BRICS CCI to foster cross-border ties for women entrepreneurs via mentorship programmes
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) on Tuesday announced its commitment to help women business owners grow their work beyond local borders. Through the Global Women Leadership Mentoring…
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How much value could a granny flat add to your property?
Consents are no longer needed to build a granny flat – but how much does it add to a property’s value? By Susan Edmunds of RNZ The rule change took…
20-year-old man died after care staff missed serious warning signs
A 20-year-old man with a rare genetic condition died after care staff failed to recognise that he was seriously ill, a Health and Disability Commission (HDC) report has found. The…
Striking Chatham Islands phytoplankton bloom captured from space
A striking ring of blue‑green swirls appeared around the Chatham Islands earlier this month, with a large phytoplankton bloom so extensive it was captured by satellites orbiting hundreds of kilometres…
US sends aircraft to Greenland base amid tensions over Trump’s takeover bid
The US will deploy a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft at the Pituffik space base, Greenland, as tensions rise over President Donald Trump’s move to acquire the semi-autonomous…
HIL: Ranchi Royals secure a thrilling 4-1 win on penalties over HIL GC
After a thrilling 4-4 draw over the four quarters, Ranchi Royals emerged victorious over HIL GC, beating them 4-1 in a penalty shootout in what was a thrilling Men’s Hero…
BCB denies receiving Jan 21 deadline from ICC for final decision on participating in T20 WC
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) denied that a January 21 deadline was set for them by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to decide their participation in the ICC T20 World Cup,…
Arif Khan bags slalom skiing quota for India in 2026 Winter Olympics
Alpine skier Arif Khan secured the quota for India in the slalom skiing event for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, which will be held from February 6 to…
WPL: RCB becomes first to reach playoffs, records fifth successive win as Sayali, Gautami, Lauren shine
Excellent bowling spells from Sayali Sathghare, Lauren Bell and Nadine de Klerk along with a half-century by uncapped Indian Gautami Naik were the highlights as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured…
WPL: GG skipper Gardner “angry, frustrated” at team’s incapabilty to win “small moments” as playoff chances slim
After her side’s 61-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to start off the home leg at Vadodara, the Gujarat Giants (GG) skipper Ashleigh Gardner admitted to being “frustrated” at…
WPL: Smriti hails Gautami, Nadine lauds Bell’s powerplay impact as RCB make it to playoffs
Following her side’s win over Gujarat Giants (GG), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana hailed uncapped batter Gautami Naik for her fine fifty and added that achieving a score…
Trolling has spared no one now… it’s useless”: Divya Agarwal gets real about social media hate
The OG reality queen Divya Agarwal, who has often stayed in the news both for her work and personal life, has now opened up on what almost every celebrity go…
Ahan Shetty reflects on “quiet struggles, pain, lessons” after debut film ‘Tadap’, expresses gratitude
Actor Ahan Shetty has reflected on his “quiet struggles” and “lessons” ahead of the release of his second film ‘Border 2’. Taking to his Instagram handle, Ahan shared glimpses from…
Singer Karan Aujla adds Kolkata, Lucknow, more cities to his P-POP CULTURE India Tour 2026
The global Punjabi music star Karan Aujla has extended the Indian leg of his P-POP CULTURE India Tour 2026, adding Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow and Ludhiana to the itinerary on…
Rare glimpse from ‘Ghajini’ actor Asin’s wedding with Rahul Sharma as couple celebrates “10 blissful years”
‘Ghajini’ star Asin Thottumkal is celebrating 10 years of her marital bliss with her husband, Micromax co-founder Rahul Sharma. On the occasion, Rahul Sharma dedicated a heartwarming post to her,…
“Insightful, empowering”: Vikrant Massey discusses childhood care, school education with Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan
Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey met Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, engaging in ideas around fostering creativity and critical thinking through Bharatiya Bhasa. In an Instagram post, Vikrant Massey shared…
Siddhant Chaturvedi, Mrunal Thakur’s playful chemistry wins hearts in ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ teaser
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur’s love drama titled ‘ Do Deewane Seher Mein ‘ teaser is out, offering a glimpse into a fun-filled, playful chemistry between the duo. The one-minute…
“Shame on authorities”: Actor Abhinav Shukla on death of 27-year-old man in Greater Noida
Popular TV actor Abhinav Shukla criticised the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), fire department, police department and other authorities for not being able to save a 27-year-old Yuvraj Mehta, who…
‘Space Gen: Chandrayaan’ lead cast hails Indian scientists, calls Chandrayaan-3 success a “proud moment”
The star cast of the upcoming series ‘Space Gen: Chandrayaan’ reflected on the pride and patriotism felt by the Indians during the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, describing science as…
Renowned Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani passes away at 93
Italian fashion designer and mogul behind the Valentino brand, Valentino Garavani, passed away at the age of 93 on Monday, according to Variety. The designer’s foundation, Fondazione Valentino Garavani e…
India sends 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Philippines after Super Typhoon
India on Monday dispatched humanitarian assistance to the Philippines in the wake of the recent Super Typhoon, reiterating its commitment to support partner countries in times of need. In a…
“Pleased to meet PM Modi, committed to fostering economic growth”: UAE President concludes 3-hour India visit
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday concluded his three-hour visit to New Delhi during which he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sealed key agreements to…
“Prize awarded by independent Nobel committee, not Norwegian govt”: Norway PM responds to Trump’s message
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store confirmed that he received a message from US President Donald Trump, expressing grievance over the Nobel Peace Prize snub, which has altered his approach…
UAE Pavilion at Davos hosts dialogue on role of AI in accelerating sustainability, driving innovation
The UAE Pavilion at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland from 19th to 23rd January, hosted a high-level dialogue session titled “Artificial…
EU chief discusses Greenland with US Congress delegation
European Union Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday (local time) held a meeting with a bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress in Davos, where they discussed Donald Trump’s…