The 82nd Golden Globe Awards have started in Los Angeles with stars like Kate Winslet, Daniel Craig, and Angelina Jolie gracing the red carpet. Fashion highlights include bold colors, eco-conscious choices, and stunning designs by Balenciaga. The event showcases a blend of glamour and talent.
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Australia's disciplined bowling in the fifth and final Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, led by Scott Boland, restricted India to a low scoring rate, with Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant struggling to build momentum at one point. Rishabh Pant top-scored for India as Australia once again hunted in a pack.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest IPL debutant at 14, made a stunning entry. Representing Rajasthan Royals, he hit a six off his first ball against Lucknow Super Giants. He scored 34 runs with three sixes and two fours. Sam Billings compared his bat swing to Yuvraj Singh. Suryavanshi's performance justified the hype surrounding his selection.
Ben Affleck feels happier since finalizing his divorce from Jennifer Lopez two months ago. They remain in touch for their children's school matters but maintain some distance. Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner were seen enjoying time together at their son Samuel's birthday celebration.
Net household financial savings in India improved from 5% of GDP in FY23 to 5.3% in FY24, and early indicators suggest a sharp rebound in the first half of FY25. This upturn is attributed to reduced household liabilities, boosted insurance savings, lower currency holdings, and robust capital market investments. Household debt also increased, reaching 41% of GDP in FY24.
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Women from Haryana are excelling in the military, with 34 cadets currently in the National Defence Academy. After the Supreme Court allowed women to take the NDA exam post-Class XII, there are now 121 women cadets. Women have been inducted since the 1990s but now also receive permanent commissions and can be promoted to higher ranks.
World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, admits dealing with success has been challenging but credits his support system for keeping him grounded. Competing in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025, Gukesh aspires to reach his full potential and still sees Magnus Carlsen as the world's best. Despite his age, he remains focused on improving.
India lodged a strong protest with Bangladesh over a Facebook post by Mahfuz Alam, an adviser to the interim government, suggesting annexation of Indian territories. Alam's post, made on Bangladesh's Victory Day, accused India of containing Bangladesh's growth and linked past events to efforts to reduce Bangladesh's dependence on India. The post has since been deleted.
The H-1B visa cap of 85,000 for FY 2026 has been reached, as announced by USCIS. Selected petitioners can now file H-1B cap-subject petitions starting April 1, 2025. The fees for registrations and petitions have increased, with additional fees introduced for larger companies.