Ready for a better year ahead? Experts weigh in on the habits to drop in 2025 and the ones to build in 2026

Ready for a better year ahead? Experts weigh in on the habits to drop in 2025 and the ones to build in 2026

The new year is almost here, along with that comes the usual conversation of new beginnings and resolutions. Then begins the tussle between willpower and letting go. It can be overwhelming to decide what habits to pick and what to ditch, especially if you have a rapidly crumbling resolve. We speak to experts who tell … Read more

Opinion | What Will Trump Do With All That Power?

Opinion | What Will Trump Do With All That Power?

Bret Stephens: Happy New Year, Gail. Donald Trump will be president again in a couple of weeks. Is there any news on the horizon that gives you cause for optimism? Gail Collins: Well, Bret, the holiday season is always a great time to reunite with friends and family. Happy to look back on that. But … Read more

Silent traffic jams: How Aizawl’s road etiquette is a sign of a broader peace

Silent traffic jams: How Aizawl’s road etiquette is a sign of a broader peace

A photograph of Aizawl, the capital city of India’s northeastern state of Mizoram When I was a corporator, my office was on the other side of the hill and it took me over an hour to get there. Because of the small lanes and roads in Aizawl, we have traffic jams. But we know that … Read more

Bottled cocktails and coffee liquor: what’s trending this holiday season in India

Bottled cocktails and coffee liquor: what’s trending this holiday season in India

As you plan Christmas themed brunches or a New Year soiree, look towards India’s vibrant crafts spirits to stock your bar for a change. For those of you cutting back on your annual tequila shots, there are a host of low alcohol ready-to-drink beverages now available. Bengaluru-based Salud Beverages has launched Salud Fiesta, an invigorating … Read more

2023 new year celebrations from across the world live updates

2023 new year celebrations from across the world live updates

The world’s eight billion people on December 31 prepared to usher in 2023 and farewell a turbulent 12 months marked by war in Europe, stinging price rises, Lionel Messi’s world cup glory, and the deaths of Queen Elizabeth, Pele and former Pope Benedict. Many will be looking to cut loose this New Year’s Eve after … Read more

The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions

The Psychology of New Year’s Resolutions

In a time as rocky and uncertain as the COVID-19 era, there is at least one thing that is almost guaranteed right now: those New Year’s resolutions we made for 2022 may be looking a little shaky already.  People love to set goals, and setting objectives can lead to meaningful change. But let’s face it: We aren’t necessarily great … Read more

New year, new beginnings: Places that exemplify good food and drink around the country

New year, new beginnings: Places that exemplify good food and drink around the country

With a rise in Omicron cases, it wasn’t the start to a new year anyone was hoping for. But, if the last two years have taught us anything, things do get better and, hopefully, this time around, we shall all be smarter I started writing this piece before the Omicron alerts went live and we … Read more

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Markets may consolidate around current levels in short term

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Markets may consolidate around current levels in short term

The previous five trading days largely saw markets advancing and extending their technical pullbacks on the anticipated lines except for some intermittent consolidation. The high Put OI at 17,000 stayed constant and this lent support to the markets all through the previous week. Markets defended and moved past some key levels on the daily charts … Read more

Keto, Fasting, or Whole 30 — Which Diet Is Best for Weight Loss in 2022?

Keto, Fasting, or Whole 30 — Which Diet Is Best for Weight Loss in 2022?

Keto isn’t new The Keto diet is another trendy weight-loss plan, although Susie warns that it’s not all that new a concept. “This diet has been around for a while,” previously going by the names of Atkins or South Beach diets, Susie said. “I feel like it has a really great … Read more