The hardest part about self-hatred is that it often sounds like honesty. That voice tells you you’re not smart enough, attractive enough, successful enough. But if you listen closely, you’ll realize it’s usually repeating old fears, past criticisms, or impossible expectations rather than facts. The next time it shows up, don’t argue with it. Just…
Frogmore Cottage, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s gift to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is reportedly going to undergo a lot of construction. Recent reports have cited that there are plans to develop the home and revert it to its original state as two semi-connected homes. However, the monetary funding behind the project is proving…
As the Iran war disrupted crude supply routes and raised concerns over shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, IOC, BPCL and HPCL quickly reconfigured refinery operations. They increased LPG production by diverting refinery streams away from petrochemicals, diversified crude sourcing, optimised refinery runs based on available feedstock. Every major crisis India has faced in recent…
Parenting a teenager often comes with a long set of questions. It’s a phase where many parents feel their child is drifting away from them. A kid who once shared every detail or curiously asked questions, now behaves that they’re no more interested in sharing their feelings with their parents. However, experts emphasise that there…
ENG vs NZ Day 2 LIVE: New Zealand will begin Day 2 of the second Test at The Oval in a strong position on 291/7, with Glenn Phillips and Kyle Jamieson tasked with extending the innings against an inexperienced England attack and pushing the total beyond the 350-run mark. After interim captain Joe Root elected…
Today is a turning point for Scorpios financially, as Mercury smooths the way and Jupiter supports your efforts. Although some outcomes may not meet your expectations, keep a positive outlook. Small acts of kindness can be the balm for any unrest. When navigating family dialogues, remember to use your words delicately. Old money can finally…
The government’s amendments target price transparency, search rankings, sponsored listings, dark patterns, consumer complaints and data use on e-commerce platforms NEW DELHI: The government has amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, notified under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, to tighten norms governing how online marketplaces display prices, search results and sponsored content, while imposing…
Elon Musk was turned away during a rocket meeting in Russia. Image credit – Wikimedia When Elon Musk started working at SpaceX, it had not yet become one of the most influential space companies in the world. The founder was then looking for ways to get to the rockets more quickly and cheaply. In 2001,…
If commissions drop to the extent that distribution is not viable, industry officials say that sale of credit protection covers may drop. MUMBAI: The insurance regulator Irdai is considering an effort-based commission framework linking distributor payouts to selling and servicing effort, but life insurers fear lower commissions for group and embedded products could shrink coverage…
More than a year after devastating wildfires swept through parts of Southern California, Malibu’s luxury real estate market is facing an unexpected challenge. Although many multimillion-dollar homes escaped the flames, they are proving difficult to sell as buyers remain cautious about the risks of living in a wildfire-prone area. According to a report by The…
