Mid-career professionals, particularly those in their 40s, are facing increased layoff risks and a sense of early retirement due to ageism and rapid technological shifts. This demographic, burdened by significant financial responsibilities, experiences job loss as a profound disruption, necessitating continuous upskilling and adaptability for survival in a changing job market. When headlines broke that…
Remember the thrill of The Great Resignation? There was a time, when professionals would quit their limiting jobs to chase dreams that felt within reach. But now? With hearts heavy, many employees are “job hugging” – which literally means gripping their roles like lifelines in a storm. It’s not love for the job; it’s raw…
It was late Tuesday night and people were sleeping when a massive avalanche hit the Himalayan valley of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The visuals captured in CCTV cameras look nothing less than a doomsday. The video shows a powerful sea of snow avalanche thundering down the slopes and burying homes and vehicles…
This remarkable flower is as notorious for its fragrance as it is for its size. Commonly, known as the ‘corpse flower’, it produces an odour resembling that of rotting flesh when in bloom. This stench serves as its clever survival strategy. Growing on the dark forest floor where pollinators are not abundant, the plant depends…
Victoria Beckham was celebrated in Paris by the French Ministry of Culture, receiving the prestigious Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. Dressed in a signature sleek black gown, she attended the intimate ceremony with husband David and their children. Paris saw a very stylish Beckham family moment this week, and it had nothing…
A passport is more than a booklet. For thousands of Indians, getting a passport is like a dream come true. It is a gateway to opportunity, education and dream travel. To make this possible, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has standardised the passport application process across the country via the Passport Seva Programme. However,…
Imagine looking into your soulmate’s eyes after nearly four decades of being married, only to hear him whisper, “Will you marry me?”, again! For Linda Feldman, 78, that’s exactly what happened in November 2025, as reported by The Washington Post recently. Her husband, Michael O’Reilley, 77, battles Alzheimer’s, and some days, he forgets that she…
Carpet area is among the commonly used or heard words in the world of real estate. Many often get confused whether it’s the actual area of the home or something else. So according to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), carpet area is the net usable floor area inside the apartment. It is…
Health officials have reported a number of cases of Nipah virus infection in India’s West Bengal, leading to stepped-up surveillance at airports and border crossings in parts of Asia. At the time of reporting, five cases have been confirmed and about 100 close contacts are in quarantine as part of containment measures. Several of the…
The conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) marks a significant shift not just in trade relations, but also in how people, professionals and businesses will move between India and Europe. Announced at the 16th India–EU Summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the agreement…
