Does money buy happiness? What India’s spending power reveals about how we live

Once upon a time, it was just roti, kapda aur makaan.Today, it’s not about roti, kapda, makaan. It is skincare, concert tickets, latest OTT binge, gym memberships, cafe hopping, matcha cravings among other items waiting in your cart.For older generations, every big purchase meant months, sometimes even years, of careful saving. Today, however, payday follows…

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Trump clears Saudi Arabia nuclear agreement, opens door to uranium enrichment

US President Donald Trump with Saudi crown Mohammed bin Salman (AP photo) US President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear programme, according to two people familiar with the decision.The sources quoted by Wall Street Journal, said…

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Gold, silver rate live updates today: Global cues, Fed outlook and geopolitics set to steer gold, silver prices

Gold, silver rate today: US Fed announcement set to drive precious metals Investors continued to monitor the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook for fresh clues on the future direction of interest rates. According to a Reuters poll, economists expect the central bank to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the remainder of 2026 as…

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Sunidhi Chauhan opens up about quitting reality shows: “Yeh meri jagah nahin hai” | Hindi Movie News

Singer Sunidhi Chauhan revealed on ‘Shekhar Tonite’ why she quit judging reality shows, saying, “Mujhe laga yeh meri jagah nahin hai,” citing the blurred line between music production and reality TV. She also shared she’s never faced negative behavior from audiences during live performances, only love and respect. Singer Sunidhi Chauhan is opening up about…

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Judge approves a $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train the Claude chatbot

A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement SAN FRANCISCO: A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement in which artificial intelligence company Anthropic will pay thousands of authors about $3,000 per book after using pirated copies of their works to train its Claude chatbot. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin said in…

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TOI’s XI: The stars who lit up the FIFA World Cup 2026 | Football News

The North American odyssey is over. Here are the stars who put their best foot forward.Pedro Porro (ESP, Defender) One of the tournament’s most attack-minded full-backs, Porro has balanced defensive discipline with constant overlapping runs. His accurate deliveries and relentless energy have given Spain width, while his recovery pace has helped neutralise dangerous wingers in…

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Fortnite x Spider-Man Brand New Day announced: Release date, skins and more | Esports News

Fortnite x Spider-Man Brand New Day collaboration teased (Image via Fortnite and Sony) Spider-Man is officially swinging back into Fortnite, and Epic Games has confirmed it with a new teaser that has the community buzzing. The Fortnite x Spider-Man Brand New Day collaboration has been officially teased on the game’s social media channels, giving players…

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Dharmendra Pradhan says government ready for NEET debate, criticises Congress protest

Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Congress of politicising NEET issue, reiterates government’s commitment to parliamentary discussion and reforms NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress over their protest on the NEET issue, alleging that students were being used as political tools to create disruption during…

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