An Iranian court has sentenced acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi to five years and one month in prison in a ruling delivered in absentia. The decision, reported by his lawyer, also includes the confiscation of his assets along with two-year bans on social media use and international travel. The specific charges underlying the latest conviction have … Read more
Advancing in a career and raising earning potential rarely happen by chance. Consistent performance matters, yet research and workplace studies show that intentional strategies around skills, visibility, relationships and self-advocacy produce faster promotions and stronger compensation growth. Professionals who actively manage these elements tend to progress more reliably than those who rely solely on tenure … Read more
Tax planning is one of the most practical ways for individuals in India to keep more of what they earn while building long-term financial security. The Income Tax Act provides several legal deductions and investment options that reduce taxable income. For beginners, understanding the main sections and instruments can turn tax season from a source … Read more
Plant-based eating emphasizes whole plant foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. It does not require eliminating animal products entirely. Even modest increases in vegetable intake deliver measurable health benefits. The World Health Organization recommends that adults consume more than 400 grams of fruits and vegetables daily as part of a … Read more
A Delhi court has convicted a man for attempting to murder his wife by shooting her in the stomach outside a hospital in Connaught Place nearly eight years after the incident. Additional Sessions Judge Dhirendra Rana, in a judgment dated October 13, held the accused, identified as Sushant, guilty under Section 307 of the Indian … Read more
The landscape of work has shifted permanently toward flexibility. In 2026, remote and work-from-home positions continue to expand across industries, creating genuine pathways for people starting their careers. Employers increasingly value skills, reliability, and the ability to learn quickly over traditional office presence or years of experience. For beginners, this opens doors to stable income, … Read more
The Supreme Court Bar Association has sought the urgent intervention of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant following reports of the detention of advocates during a protest near the Supreme Court premises. In a resolution and accompanying communication, the association condemned what it described as the use of excessive force against senior and young lawyers, … Read more
Being the person everyone turns to when work needs to get done is usually treated as a professional strength. Managers trust you. Colleagues rely on you. Projects move forward because you deliver. Yet entrepreneur and career commentator Ankur Warikoo has argued that this very reliability can become a quiet disadvantage. In a LinkedIn post that … Read more
Christa Pike, a 50-year-old inmate on Tennessee’s death row, is in critical condition, unconscious and on a ventilator in a Nashville-area hospital after surviving an attempted execution by lethal injection. Her attorneys reported the details in court filings, describing the procedure as botched and seeking to preserve all related evidence while urging authorities to reconsider … Read more
Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday, recovering partially from a sharp two-session decline, yet persistent foreign institutional investor selling and elevated crude oil prices kept overall market sentiment cautious. Early trade showed modest gains in the Sensex and Nifty, with broader markets and select sectors displaying relative strength. Opening Levels and Early Trade At … Read more