NJZ fan draws parallels between NewJeans’ legal battle and C-drama star Zhao Lusi’s harassment claims; triggers mixed reaction

Women fighting for their worth in the ruthless entertainment industry have waged a relentless battle for years. Some stories are so harrowing, they explode into the public eye and spill over into courtroom drama. This is the reality for both the NewJeans members and Chinese drama star Zhao Lusi – yet their struggles couldn’t be…

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Policy dilemma: ‘We need to think hard’ on whether Russian oil imports are worth it; Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee links issue to US tariff removal

Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee has said India should reassess whether importing cheap oil from Russia is “worth it” after the Trump administration imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, taking the total levy to 50 per cent — one of the highest by the US on any country.The latest tariff hike, signed…

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‘There’s more to life than cricket’: Veteran domestic batter explains early retirement call | Cricket News

Former Gujarat cricket captain Priyank Panchal has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in May 2025, sharing his perspective during a recent “Ask Me Anything” session on social media platform X. The 35-year-old domestic cricket veteran, who had previously led India A and been part of the senior national squad, explained his decision…

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CII’s land reforms pitch: Industrial body calls for GST-like Council, uniform stamp duty; integrated land authorities and digitization also proposed to boost investment

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a series of comprehensive land reforms to bolster India’s position as a global manufacturing hub. Key among these proposals is the creation of a GST-like Council to facilitate coordinated and consensus-based land reforms across the country. CII suggests standardizing stamp duty rates to a uniform 3 to…

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