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What's open and closed on New Year's Day: Stores, restaurants and mail services

India, Jan. 1 -- As 2026 begins, many Americans may head out for coffee, groceries or post-holiday shopping. While New Year's Day is a federal holiday with widespread closures, many retailers and rest... Read More


Levon Aronian criticises arbiter after Magnus Carlsen's table slam vs Arjun Erigaisi: 'Normalising tantrums'

India, Jan. 1 -- Magnus Carlsen ended 2025 on a dominating note, clinching the World Rapid and Blitz titles in Doha. The World No. 1 was at his best, once again justifying why he is considered the GOA... Read More


Ram Gopal Varma takes a dig at Yash's Toxic ahead of 2026 clash, praises Dhurandhar 2

India, Jan. 1 -- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has been singing praises of Dhurandhar ever since he caught the film, frequently lauding its impact and execution. Now, ahead of the much-anticipated 2026 bo... Read More


Several dozen believed dead in Swiss bar explosion, 'not a terrorist attack': What we know so far

India, Jan. 1 -- The New Year's celebrations at a Swiss Alps bar turned tragic on Thursday after fire ravaged through it, leaving several dozens dead. While dozens of people are presumed dead, around ... Read More


Swiss bar explosion during New Year celebrations, 100 were inside: What we know so far

India, Jan. 1 -- The New Year's celebrations at a Swiss Alps bar turned tragic on Thursday after fire ravaged through it, leaving many dead. The blaze left at least 10 people dead, Sky News reported, ... Read More


Actor Arjun Bijlani's father-in-law Rakesh Chandra Swami passes away suddenly; Family in shock

India, Jan. 1 -- Actor Arjun Bijlani and his family had to return from their on-going New Year vacation to Dubai after his father-in-law, Rakesh Chandra Swami, was admitted to the ICU on Monday. Accor... Read More


Sarfaraz Khan reveals shared goal with brother Musheer, regrets not achieving it despite 157: 'I thought we could do it'

India, Jan. 1 -- Sarfaraz Khan produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting on Wednesday, blasting a 75-ball 157 that featured 14 towering sixes in Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Goa. ... Read More


Winter breakouts are real: A dermatologist shares reasons and tips to treat winter acne

India, Jan. 1 -- Acne is not just limited to sweat and high temperatures. The winter season, though often overlooked, can be a significant trigger for breakouts as well. If your skin feels dry during ... Read More


Toyota reports highest-ever annual sales in 2025 at 3.88 lakh units

India, Jan. 1 -- Toyota Kirloskar Motor ended calendar year 2025 with total sales of 3,88,801 units, its highest annual volume to date. This represents a 19 per cent increase over 2024, when the compa... Read More


Row over MP minister's 'useless' remark to reporter amid Indore water contamination deaths. He clarifies

India, Jan. 1 -- Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya recently sparked a controversy with his irritated response to a news reporter who was asking him about the water contaminated related deat... Read More