What Beijing’s 2-to-1 shipbuilding lead means for the US in war over Taiwan

A retired decorator from Surrey has sold 41 complete Pokemon card sets for £1.56 million (approximately Rs 18.5 crore), nearly six times the auction house’s £270,000 (approximately Rs 3.2 crore) estimate. The collection had remained in his attic for 15 years before a newspaper report about a valuable Pokemon card prompted him to seek a valuation. One set he originally bought for around £300 (approximately Rs 35,500) later fetched £75,000 (approximately Rs 89 lakh).

India's foreign exchange reserves fell by $5 billion to reach $721.02 billion for the week ending October 16. Previously, reserves declined by $8.578 billion to an amount of $726.027 billion. The decline in reserves reflects ongoing economic conditions impacting forex stability within the country. This trend indicates a continued volatility in India's foreign exchange market and its implications for the economy.

At just 30 years old, S Meghana has chosen to retire from all forms of cricket, reflecting on her valuable journey within the sport. She made her international debut for India in T20 matches in 2016 and transitioned to ODIs in 2022. Grateful for her experiences, Meghana plans to nurture future talent and remain active in the cricket community, having also played in three Women's Premier League seasons.

Indians can explore job opportunities in Japan through the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) programme in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, nursing care and food services. Applicants generally need to pass a Japanese language test and an occupation-specific skills examination. Here is how to understand the visa routes, find legitimate employers, estimate living costs and avoid recruitment scams.

A businessman in India lost Rs 5.85 lakh after opening a malicious APK file disguised as a wedding invitation. The victim opened the file received through WhatsApp, which compromised his smartphone without his awareness. Subsequently, unauthorized transactions began to occur from his bank account, leading to significant financial loss for him. Investigators are now looking into the circulation of malware through WhatsApp among victims.

UP man dussehra mela business idea: A man from Uttar Pradesh claims he earned a net profit of around Rs 95,000 by selling light-up swords at a Dussehra mela. He said he invested Rs 35,000 in toys and swords, generating total sales of Rs 1.8 lakh during the festive period.

L.V. Hull, a dedicated domestic worker and artist, acquired a modest home in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in 1974, infusing it with her unique art. While the house blossomed into a celebrated art destination, it fell into neglect after her death in 2008. Restoration efforts have since revitalized it, marking its place as the first historic home of a Black woman visual artist. Visitors are now welcome at the newly opened L.V.

The ET HR Excellence Awards 2027 celebrates the pivotal contribution of talent acquisition leaders to organizational success. By implementing efficient hiring strategies, these professionals not only enhance their credibility but also demonstrate their significant influence on refining recruitment practices, workforce planning, and developing sustainable talent pipelines that align with long-term business objectives.

Chia seeds are tiny but they pack a surprising amount of nutrition. Soaking them overnight makes them easier to digest and unlocks their benefits faster. If you have been skipping this habit, here is what you are missing out on.

Chia seeds are tiny but they pack a surprising amount of nutrition. Soaking them overnight makes them easier to digest and unlocks their benefits faster. If you have been skipping this habit, here is what you are missing out on.

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the chief of Shiromani Akali Dal, voices concerns over the governance of Punjab by AAP and Congress. He emphasizes the need for a reunion with other parties that align with their ideology. Badal also highlights issues surrounding the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota and calls for the dismissal of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Chinese scientists have finally put a face to the Denisovans, a mysterious species of ancient humans who were previously known only through the evidence of their DNA and fossil fragments. The hominids were thought to have lived in parts of Siberia and East and Southeast Asia thousands of years ago. The work of reconstructing their face was based on fossils excavated from Xujiayao, a major archaeological site in northern China’s Nihewan Basin, between 1976 and 1979. Scientists also confirmed that...