Andrew Miller and Kiran Desai are the leading contenders for the 2025 Booker Prize, with odds favoring Miller’s “The Land in Winter.” Desai’s “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” also positions her as a strong contender, potentially making her a two-time winner. The winner will be announced Monday in London.
Bihar polls: JDU issues show-cause notice to MP Giridhari Yadav over remarks on EC’s SIR; ’embarrassment to party in election year’
From Agatha Christie to Jeff Bezos, some of the world’s most productive minds swear by washing the dishes, and science backs them up. Research from Florida State University and cognitive studies on the brain’s default mode network suggest that simple, repetitive chores can sharpen creativity, boost focus and reduce stress. A mundane sink of plates,…
US authorities are auctioning 600 million tonnes of coal from federal lands, expedited by a Trump executive order, despite many power stations planning to cease coal use within a decade. While the administration cites rising electricity demand, declining market forecasts and low valuations from key buyers like NTEC raise questions about the actual demand for…
Despite a challenging box office trajectory, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Vilayath Buddha’ has managed to garner a global gross of Rs 8.53 crore, with the latest figures showing a mere Rs 6 lakhs on day 12.
CPI(ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya alleged the Election Commission deleted 6,000 voters from Bihar’s final electoral roll over ‘doubtful citizenship,’ linking it to BJP’s ‘infiltrator’ narrative. He noted the EC has not formally confirmed this, despite national dailies reporting it. Bhattacharya’s party plans to discuss these concerns with the EC team and raise them during…
Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa’s convoy was attacked by protesters, with the government labeling it an assassination attempt. Shots were reportedly fired at the president’s car, and windows were cracked by rocks. The incident occurred amid escalating political tensions and ongoing Indigenous protests against austerity measures.
Saturn urges Aries to re-evaluate priorities, shifting from fear-driven tasks to meaningful actions. This week, focus on aligning your schedule with your purpose, fostering genuine connections in love, and setting clear boundaries in your career. Financially and physically, intentionality and consistent, calm habits will lead to lasting results and well-being.
How did South Carolina judge Diane Goodstein’s beach house catch fire? Viral video shows waterbody nearby
