Sotheby’s auctioneer overseeing the bidding for Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian (2019) at Sotheby’s on November 20, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of Sotheby’s In a very exclusive room far far away, a very ordinary looking wooden gavel comes down on an equally ordinary looking rostrum and somehow millions of dollars have transpired within that quarter of a second.At…
SHIMLA/PITHIRAGARH: India and China resumed traditional border trade Saturday through Lipulekh in Uttarakhand and Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh after nearly six years, restoring two key Himalayan trade routes that had remained closed since the Covid-19 pandemic.At Lipulekh in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, the first batch of 16 traders and four support staff crossed into Tibet…
‘Alpha’ OTT release: When and where to watch the Alia Bhatt, Sharvari and Bobby Deol starrer after its theatrical run Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s action-packed spy thriller ‘Alpha’ has finally made its way to the big screen. As the newest addition to the YRF Spy Universe, the film has generated considerable buzz since its release,…
Top stocks to buy today on August 27, 2026 Top stock market recommendations: Vedanta, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL), and Ashok Leyland – Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth has picked these as the top stocks to buy on August 27, 2026. He has shared his views on…
Leh Apex Body (LAB) Saturday postponed its planned protest programmes SRINAGAR: With ministry of home affairs scheduling the next round of talks with Ladakh representatives on Sept 9, Leh Apex Body (LAB) Saturday postponed its planned protest programmes to mark the anniversary of last year’s violence in Ladakh, but warned that it would intensify the…
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic are changing more than just consumers’ waistlines, also reshaping the beauty industry. As the use of GLP-1 medicines including Ozempic and Mounjaro grows, companies are racing to cash in on the new needs emerging among users.From protein-rich foods and drinks and collagen supplements to face fillers and plumping make-up, brands…
Jaswinder Singh/Image: North Wales Police An Indian-origin man has been convicted alongside four others following a major child sexual exploitation and human trafficking investigation in Wales, with a UK court finding the group guilty of more than 40 offences involving three teenage girls.Jaswinder Singh, 61, was convicted at Caernarfon Crown Court of two counts of…
Congo DR coach Sébastien Desabre (Video grab) Just minutes after Congo DR’s heartbreaking FIFA World Cup 2026 exit against England, head coach Sébastien Desabre endured an even more devastating personal tragedy when he was informed of the death of his father during his post-match press conference.What began as a routine post-match media interaction turned into…
What started as a simple dessert fundraiser organised by a teenager two years ago has grown into a student-led volunteer project that has rescued more than 300,000 pounds of food for families across Northern Virginia. Dhevesh Mahes started his sweet treats project to raise money for charity, but the effort soon grew after he connected…
It is possible that you awake feeling strangely tired and agitated all at once. Strange, isn’t that? The Moon disturbs your rhythm while Mars forces you to act prior to being fully prepared. That means your body may want comfort, but your mind knows a bold decision can’t wait forever.The good part is this, confidence…