NEW DELHI – In the gilded halls of Hyderabad House, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a lavish welcome to Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 4 and 5, the ghosts of U.S. foreign policy loomed large. What was billed as a routine state visit—complete with hugs, joint press briefings, and a slew of … Read more
Today, December 6, 2025, marks World Pear Day, a global celebration dedicated to one of nature’s most versatile and nutritious fruits. Observed annually on the first Saturday in December, this day kicks off National Pear Month and invites people around the world to appreciate pears in all their forms—from fresh snacks to gourmet recipes. Initiated … Read more
In a move that feels like the plot of a prestige HBO drama scripted by Aaron Sorkin, Netflix has clinched a seismic $82.7 billion deal to swallow Warner Bros. Discovery’s crown jewels: the legendary film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max. Announced Friday morning amid a frenzy of leaked bids and boardroom intrigue, the … Read more
Celebrating 40 Years of “Volunteering for the Global Goals – Building a Future That Leaves No One Behind” Every year on 5 December, the world pauses to recognise an invisible force that keeps hospitals running in refugee camps, plants millions of trees, teaches children reading in slums, vaccines reaching the last mile, and hope alive … Read more
When people say “Bitcoin tokenization” in 2025, they are almost never talking about turning Bitcoin itself into a token. Bitcoin is already the native asset of its own Layer-1 blockchain. Instead, “Bitcoin tokenization” refers to three distinct but increasingly important developments that bring new assets, functionality, and liquidity onto the Bitcoin ecosystem. Here are the … Read more
In the volatile theater of cryptocurrency markets, Bitcoin has long been the star performer—capable of dramatic highs, gut-wrenching lows, and everything in between. As December 2025 unfolds, the world’s premier digital asset is scripting yet another chapter of resilience. Trading at around $92,349 as of midday Friday, Bitcoin has clawed its way back from a … Read more
Russian leader’s first visit since Ukraine invasion comes as US sanctions squeeze India’s oil lifeline Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi Thursday, launching a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will test India’s ability to maintain its prized strategic autonomy while facing mounting pressure from Washington. The visit marks Putin’s first trip to the … Read more
Imagine this: You’re an aspiring video game artist, portfolio gleaming with jaw-dropping character designs and epic landscapes. You nail the interview… until the recruiter slides a sketchpad across the table: “Draw this dragon. Now.” No Midjourney. No Stable Diffusion. Just you, a pencil, and 30 minutes of cold sweat. Welcome to the new reality at … Read more
Picture this: It’s the eve of Thanksgiving, blocks from the gleaming symbol of American power—the White House. Two young National Guard troops, fresh-faced and full of that raw, unjaded patriotism, are on patrol. A hail of bullets shatters the crisp air. One dies at her post. The other fights for every breath. The shooter? An … Read more
BEIJING — Kazuyuki Tanioka has run Toya, his 18-seat omakase restaurant in Beijing’s Chaoyang district, for more than a decade. On a normal weekend, he turns the tables twice. These days, he’s lucky if four customers walk through the door. “Since mid-November we’ve had over 60 cancellations,” the 52-year-old chef told me, wiping down a … Read more