A healthy 40-year-old woman experienced sudden vision loss in one eye after heavy vaping. Doctors linked the incident to her four-year vaping habit, highlighting potential risks like retinal artery spasm and reduced blood flow to the optic nerve. This case serves as a stark warning that vaping can lead to severe eye issues, even in…
From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Eternal, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest laggards. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday (December 26, 2025) amid foreign fund outflows as sentiment remained fragile amid low trading…
As the year 2025 comes to an end, we look into who dominated India’s art and design ecosystem. In the fashion scene, we cover craft-focused pieces that lean into native design and sustainability. We speak to experts from different fields to find out what habits to let go off in 2025 and what to adopt…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday sent New Year’s greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin after the latter shared his greetings with Kim on December 20. Describing the “invincibility and might” of the alliance, Kim mentioned that the two nations share “blood, life and death in the same trench,” underscoring the commitment of…
Love may lead many to the path of realism rather than going for fancy with others. Slowly but surely, they will let go of any need to be perfect all the time. The first part of the year could provide an eye-opening revelation about where you are giving too much for very little in return….
Leonardo DiCaprio’s stepmother, Peggy Ann Farrar, is an Amritdhari Sikh. She is often seen with the actor at Hollywood events. Peggy embraces her faith with a turban and Indian attire. Her journey highlights a blend of spirituality and public life. She lives by Sikh values of prayer and selfless service. Peggy’s presence offers a unique…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee depreciated 15 paise to close at 89.86 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (December 26, 2025), tracking a negative trend in domestic equities and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said a recovery in crude oil prices, significant dollar demand from importers,…
M F Husain painted the mural in 1963 after winning a competition. He was paid Rs 1,000 for the work MUMBAI: Pablo Picasso famously said that “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” but at the Yogakshema Building at Nariman Point, which houses the headquarters of the Life Insurance Corporation of…
Each date carries layers of memory that are composed of situations that were perceived as normal at that time but later turned out to be significant. Music, politics, global institutions, space exploration, and culture from different periods and continents all merge on December 27. The day is an embodiment of the quiet beginnings which eventually…
You may wake up with many ideas, but tomorrow’s energy asks you to choose wisely. Too much mental stimulation could scatter your efforts and leave you tired without real progress. Instead, pick one idea that truly matters and work on that with calm attention. The more focused you are, the more productive your day becomes….
