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March 6, 2025 10:11 PM

US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting that the labor market remained stable in February, though turbulence lies ahead from tariffs on imports and deep government spendi...

March 5, 2025 1:23 PM

Nominations begin for PM Yoga Awards 2025, winners to get trophy and Rs 25 lakh cash award

The Ministry of Ayush has opened nominations for the PM Yoga Awards 2025 to honour and felicitate the individuals as well as organisations, making significant contributions in the field of Yoga’s promotion and development. The PM Yoga Awards will ...

March 4, 2025 1:16 PM

How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M’s is smuggled from war-torn Sudan

Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's sweets, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate thei...

March 3, 2025 9:51 AM

Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’ sweeps Academy Awards with Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress

"Anora," the gripping story of a sex worker who takes a chance at a new life by impulsively marrying a wealthy client, was crowned Best Picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday. The film, directed by Sean Baker, also secured Best Director for Baker an...

March 3, 2025 9:42 AM

When National Platforms like Padma Awards are democratized by the govt and freed from the lobby system

The Padma Awards were instituted in 1954 with the vision of recognizing and honoring exceptional contributions by individuals in various fields of public service and excellence. The vision was to celebrate merit, selfless service, and outstanding ach...

February 28, 2025 3:32 PM

Pope Francis, two weeks into hospital stay, continues slow recovery

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for two weeks battling double pneumonia, has spent another peaceful night and is now resting, the Vatican said on Friday. Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 with what was origi...

February 28, 2025 1:13 PM

AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan’s ageing population

Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side -- a manoeuvre used to change diapers or prevent bedsores in the elderly. The 150-kg (3...

February 27, 2025 3:51 PM

Matthew Perry allegedly recieved 27 shots of Ketamine before his death, new documentary claims

'Friends' star Matthew Perry, who passed away two years ago, left a deep scar on the hearts of his fans, friends, and family members. A new Peacock documentary explores his life before he died from an accidental overdose on October 28, 2023. Accordi...

February 27, 2025 3:37 PM

Nigeria’s museum agrees with royal ruler on custody of Benin Bronzes

Nigeria's national museum commission will be responsible for retrieving and keeping priceless Benin Bronzes, taking on the task with the assent of the royal ruler appointed sole owner and custodian of the objects nearly two years ago, its head said. ...

February 27, 2025 3:27 PM

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home

Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home, the sheriff's office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said on Thursday. The county sheriff...

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