5 countries with good work-life balance
In Sweden, work is something you do, not who you are. The Swedish culture is…
In Sweden, work is something you do, not who you are. The Swedish culture is built around the idea that a happy human makes a better worker. While the official week is 40 hours, flexibility is the default setting, not a perk. The crown jewel of their system is the staggering 480 days of paid…
Indian Navy Agniveer recruitment 2026 The Indian Navy has commenced the process of accepting applications for the Agniveer Sailor recruitment drive for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. The drive has invited young and aspiring candidates across the country to apply for the various roles under the government’s military recruitment drive.The process of accepting applications has…
The thread-legged assassin bug ‘Myiophanes kempi’ that was rediscovered from a limestone cave in Andaman Islands. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRAGEMENT A rare thread-legged assassin bug described from Siju Cave in Meghalaya a century ago has been rediscovered by scientists from the Andaman Islands, highlighting rich biodiversity of the less-explored subterranean ecosystem of the…
Bobby Kotick, the former head of Activision Blizzard, is reportedly considering buying TikTok, as the app could be banned in the United States. The Wall Street Journal reports that Kotick has talked to ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, about buying the app, which could cost hundreds of billions of dollars.This comes as US lawmakers…
The mid-size cruiser motorcycle segment in India continues to attract strong interest. One of the most popular motorcycles in this space is the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, which recently crossed a major global sales milestone selling six lakh units in five years. However, the segment has also become more competitive in recent years with models…
The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held in Lucknow on March 21, 2026, celebrating the achievements and inspiring journeys of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. The ceremony will honour performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, recognising standout displays at major international tournaments and world…
During an inspiring session at an event, Akshay Kumar shared profound insights he gained from his late father-in-law, the legendary Rajesh Khanna. Rather than focusing solely on stardom, Khanna imparted critical wisdom about embracing the fluctuations of fame. Kumar recounted how Khanna’s candid reflections on his own life missteps provided him with invaluable lessons on…
Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar is counted among the most dependable players in the Indian cricket team. During the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the cricketer from Tamil Nadu showcased his worth with tight powerplay overs, helping his team in pressure moments. There’s no doubt that his calm presence on the cricket field has won…
CBSE scraps Class XII exams in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE CBSE Class XII exams cancelled: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Class XII board examinations scheduled in several Middle East countries following a review of the feasibility of conducting the tests in the region.The announcement has…
Dehradun: Uttarakhand lost 749 leopards and 86 tigers over five years since 2020, according to data provided by the state forest department under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The information was shared with Amit Gupta, a Noida-based RTI activist, on Jan 19. To put the figures in perspective, around 235 tigers and around 1500…