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God, guilt, and good art: What to read and watch this Good Friday
From Augustine to Taylor Tomlinson, ten works that take Christianity seriously — on its own terms and otherwise.
OpenAI acquires tech talk show TBPN, venturing into the media business
OpenAI has acquired tech talk show TBPN, aiming to expand the show’s reach and production capabilities
Indian-origin writer Padma Viswanathan shortlisted for 2026 International Booker Prize for Portuguese translation
Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer of Indian-origin, has made it to the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist as the English translator of a Portuguese language novella
Iran's Pezeshkian writes to Americans: 'We harbour no enmity towards you'
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday released a letter addressed to the people of America as the war continues to rock West Asia. Here's what it says
Want to live longer? Research reveals surprisingly simple lifestyle fixes
UK study finds tiny daily changes in sleep, exercise and diet can extend lifespan, showing how small realistic habits may add years of healthier living
Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Towering Lord Hanuman statues outside India you must see
On Hanuman Jayanti 2026, check out these towering statues of the deity that depict diaspora devotion. From Malaysia to the US, these statues stand tall as powerful symbols of cultural continuity
It's happening: Artemis 2, the historic Moon mission set for launch
Artemis 2 mission: The team featuring Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch along with Canadian Jeremy Hansen will set forth on the approximately 10-day space mission and hurtle around Earth's natural satellite without landing.
Iran executes two people for alleged links with banned opposition group
The Mujahideen-e Khalq Organisation, a once-powerful leftist movement, carried out a series of bombings against the shah’s government and US targets in the 1970s, but later became estranged from other opposition groups
Iran approves plan to impose toll on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s threats and attacks on shipping in the Strait have effectively halted the movement of around 15 million barrels of crude per day from the Persian Gulf, triggering sharp volatility in global oil markets
Air Canada CEO to retire amid backlash over French video tribute for pilots killed in crash
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the move. Last week he said Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau had shown a lack of judgment by releasing only an English video after an Air Canada Express jet collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport over the weekend
WTO e-commerce tariff ban in focus as India signals shift, US pushes for permanence
Countries are negotiating to extend the WTO’s e-commerce tariff ban as India signals flexibility on a short-term renewal, while the United States pushes for a permanent deal, with businesses warning of uncertainty and trade disruption if the moratorium expires.
France foils suspected bomb attack outside US bank in Paris
French police arrest a man attempting to detonate a homemade explosive outside a US bank in Paris, preventing a potential attack in the city’s central district.
G7 stresses ‘absolute necessity’ of toll-free Hormuz passage, calls for halt to civilian attacks
G7 calls for safe, toll-free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and urges de-escalation amid rising tensions and global supply concerns.
US is returning these 3 stolen antiques to India - here's what they are
Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art returns Shiva Nataraja, Somaskanda, and Saint Sundarar with Paravai bronzes stolen from Tamil Nadu temples to India.
Speaks 11 languages, does chores: Meet the robot seen with Melania Trump
Melania Trump arrives at White House summit with humanoid robot Figure 3. Know what all it is capable of doing
Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for 'friendly nations' including India
Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities
US Army raises enlistment age to 42: West is lowering the bar as it has no choice
The move is described as reflecting "changes in society," but is widely seen as a response to persistent recruitment shortfalls
Indian govt keeps RBI's inflation target unchanged at 4% for next five years
The Indian government on Wednesday renewed the Reserve Bank of India's inflation mandate without any changes, asking the central bank to keep retail inflation at 4 per cent with a tolerance band of 2 per cent on either side.
No criminal angle in Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s death, rules Singapore court
A state coroner on Wednesday upheld the Singapore Police Coast Guard's (PCG) finding that there was no foul play in the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg and ruled the death an accidental drowning near an island of the city state in September last year.
SHOCKING! Viral girl from Kumbh Mela Mona Lisa alleges a director misbehaved with minor girls in the name of films: Details inside
The young woman, accompanied by her husband, told reporters here that her posters were being burnt, and that the couple were receiving death threats from people
Harish Rana, India's first person to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies after 13-year in coma
The 31-year-old, allowed passive euthanasia in a landmark Supreme Court ruling, passed away at AIIMS-Delhi after withdrawal of life support under a medically supervised plan
AGI isn’t the future anymore, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes it is already here
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes AGI is not a distant dream after all. He says depending on how the concept is defined, AGI is already here.
US Jury struggles to reach a consensus in Meta, YouTube addiction case
A US jury is struggling to reach a consensus in a landmark case against Meta and YouTube, accused of designing addictive platforms. The lawsuit is one of hundreds accusing social media firms of luring young users into becoming addicted to their content and potentially suffering from depression.
US strike in western Iraq kills seven PMF fighters, wounds 13, says armed group source
A strike blamed on the US killed seven PMF fighters in Iraq’s Anbar province, as the country remains caught in the wider Iran conflict.
EAM Jaishankar, Rubio discuss energy security as Iran war threatens global economy
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio focusing on the consequences of the West Asia conflict on the global economy. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on planned US military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of Cancer at 43
Billionaire OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43 after a prolonged battle with cancer
French Prosecutors probe Musk over Grok deepfake outrage
French prosecutors have alerted US authorities over suspicions Elon Musk may have amplified controversy around Grok-generated sexualised deepfakes to boost X and xAI’s value ahead of a planned listing, as investigations into the AI chatbot intensify.
Indian rupee, bonds set to extend losses as West Asia war enters fourth week
The Indian rupee and government bonds will remain under pressure from elevated oil prices and energy supply woes as the West Asia war enters its fourth week
North Korea reappoints Kim Jong Un as State Affairs President
North Korea reappointed Kim Jong Un as the head of the authoritarian nation's highest policy-making and governing body.
White House pushes single national AI law, seeks to override state rules
The White House unveiled an AI policy urging Congress to create a single national framework, overriding state laws, boosting innovation, protecting children and tackling energy costs, while ensuring US leadership and addressing risks like scams, data privacy and infrastructure demands.