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Ryan Reynolds was absent from Blake Lively's red carpet appearance at the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival last Friday, fueling speculation about rising tensions. Meanwhile, protests and legal drama continue to overshadow Blake Lively's most recent film, Another Simple Favor. Blake Lively's hopes of putting her legal troubles behind her for the evening were dashed when a huge 'Justice for Justin Baldoni' placard was thrown high into the air. However, the troubled actress braved the red carpet at the premiere of her new film, Another Simple Favor, at the SXSW film festival in Austin on Friday night, sporting a tight pink PVC coat and matching dress. She had only made a few public appearances since filing a shocking lawsuit against Baldoni in December of last year, alleging sexual harassment.

Horoscope Today, March 12, 2025: The universe is in motion, shaping your path in ways seen and unseen. Some days feel predictable, others hold twists you never expected. Horoscope Today, March 12, 2025, dives into what cosmic forces are stirring in your life.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has reportedly signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts instead of returning to the Vikings. The deal is valued at $14 million, with the potential to earn up to $17.7 million through playing-time incentives.

gig economy, many young professionals are choosing freelancing as their primary career. However, several misconceptions prevent freshers from making informed decisions. Myths about experience, earning potential, flexibility, and skill requirements create unrealistic expectations or discourage aspiring freelancers altogether. Here are four common freelancing myths debunked:

The offer, which promised a $0 first-year salary with a small monthly stipend of $500, required apprentices to work 8-10 hours a day, five days a week. Ninovski framed the opportunity as unconventional but highly rewarding, stating that it would provide direct access to working alongside him as the CEO of three multi-million dollar companies. He justified the rigorous workload by citing a past success story—five years earlier, a 17-year-old named William Dodevski had taken the same apprenticeship, and today, he had grown into a key employee within one of the companies, no longer reliant on the CEO’s guidance and having forged his own path.

During the interview, she explained the reasoning behind her career transitions. Her first job, at a service-based company, became repetitive after three years, leaving her with limited growth opportunities. The second company she joined underwent an acquisition, which led to widespread layoffs, prompting her to leave after nearly three years. In her current role, the work did not align with her long-term career goals. When she requested an internal transfer to a project better suited to her skills, she was informed that she would need to stay for at least 2.5 years before becoming eligible. With no immediate path to advancement, she started exploring external opportunities. However, the hiring manager was unimpressed. He was particularly dissatisfied with her response about long-term goals. When she mentioned her aspiration to become an Architect to gain a deeper understanding of projects, he questioned why she wasn’t more focused on customer satisfaction. She explained that delivering high-quality work would naturally result in satisfied customers, but her answer was dismissed as being too tech-oriented. Feeling caught between justifying her career decisions and meeting the hiring manager’s expectations, she wondered if she needed to change her approach in interviews.

Indian cricket, Varun Chakravarthy had a brush with the silver screen. In 2014, he played a cameo in the Tamil movie ‘Jeeva,’ a sports drama that unknowingly mirrored his own life’s journey. The film depicted a cricketer’s struggle against odds, much like Varun’s real-life battle to carve a niche for himself in professional cricket. Not stopping at movies, he also made an appearance in the popular cooking reality show "Cooku with Comali". However, his true calling lay elsewhere—in cricket, where he would rise to fame as India’s mystery spinner, leaving batsmen baffled with his unorthodox variations. Varun Chakravarthy has been a key architect of India's ICC Champions Trophy win. He has been the second highest wicket-taker in the tournament. In the finals against New Zealand, he put the Kiwis on the backfoot with two crucial wickets. 33-year-old Varun Chakravarthy made his T20I debut in July 2021 and became the second-oldest player after Farokh Engineer to debut in ODIs in February 2025. He plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and is a key spinner for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After spending many years in the corporate world, Meenal Majumder decided to set it all aside and don the student’s hat to go the start-up way. Though there wasn’t a perfect plan in place, she knew that if she waited for the ‘right time’, there was a good chance it would never come.

Sharing a photo of her setup, Ashita explained, «I just got a water purifier and first batch [of water] needed to be emptied. As a lazy designer, I had to do something.» The image showed the purifier mounted on the kitchen wall, dispensing water into a large plastic bottle. The bottle was modified to allow excess water to overflow into a smaller container, which then directed the surplus into the sink.

Bollywood classic, five decades after its theatrical release. The Hrishikesh Mukherjee directorial, which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna in lead roles, quickly became a box-office phenomenon as well as a milestone in Bachchan Sr’s career. 49, years after its release, an old interview of Bachchan is currently going viral. In a 1990 interview with Star Dust, the ‘Agneepath’ star stated that working with Rajesh Khanna played a big part in his rise to stardom. He revealed that after he did the movie, many people came up to him to ask after Rajesh Khanna, who was the reigning superstar at that time. “When Hrishida asked me to work with Rajesh Khanna in Anand, it was a dream come true for me. The hysteria that be evoked was witnessed for the first time in the history of Hindi films. I got famous purely because I was working with Rajesh Khanna. People came and asked me questions like ‘How does he look?’, ‘What does he do?’ So I became very important, thanks to him. I have always had the greatest respect for Kaka," he said.

I was born in Mangalore, to a business family and have moved around quite a bit. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Sydenham, Mumbai) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM – T.A. Pai Management Institute), which laid the foundation for my career. My academic background and early exposure to the asset management industry helped in shaping my career in the equity markets. How did you land up in this job?

This 'mini-World Cup' clash pits two of the most consistent yet often unlucky teams in ICC tournaments. Both nations are desperate for success after recent near-misses in major ODI finals—India falling short in the 2017 Champions Trophy and the 2023 World Cup, while New Zealand suffered heartbreaking defeats in the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. Adding some intrigue to the match is India's campaign, which has been slightly clouded by accusations of an “unfair advantage” due to all of their matches being scheduled at a single venue.

Divya Mittal, an officer of the esteemed Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is no stranger to adversity. Her journey toward becoming a civil servant was paved with relentless effort, unwavering determination, and countless sacrifices. Before successfully clearing one of the nation’s most challenging competitive examinations, she pursued higher education at two of India’s most distinguished institutions—the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bangalore. While securing admission into these premier institutes and eventually entering the bureaucratic system required immense perseverance, Mittal acknowledges that none of these hurdles compare to the complexities and emotional demands of motherhood. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, she shared a series of reflections about the trials and triumphs of raising two young daughters while simultaneously managing the weighty responsibilities of her profession.

Geidō, a 700-year-old system, provides a structured path to achieving mastery in any art. Unlike Western ideas of «natural talent» or «born geniuses,» Geidō suggests that true expertise isn’t something you're born with—it’s something you build through a deep, disciplined process. It’s the reason behind the refined elegance of a tea ceremony, the breathtaking strokes of Japanese calligraphy, and the razor-sharp precision of a samurai’s swordplay. But the beauty of Geidō? It’s not limited to traditional arts—it can be applied to any skill in life, including your career.

In the post-pandemic return-to-office era, flexibility has become crucial for women managing both professional and personal responsibilities. According to the Randstad Workmonitor Survey 2025, more than half of Indian employees (52%) would consider leaving a job that does not offer adequate flexibility, with women placing particular importance on work-life balance. Viswanath P S, MD & CEO of Randstad India, a talent company, said, «Women are actively seeking greater flexibility, meaningful career development, and upskilling opportunities, particularly in AI and emerging technologies. The demand for full-time remote work is also significantly higher among women.»

Pamela Bach, once a shining star of the Baywatch era, met a devastating end at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of fame, heartbreak, and resilience. The actress was found dead at her Hollywood Hills home on March 5 in what authorities suspect to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. However, behind the glitz of her once-thriving career lay a life marred by personal struggles, financial woes, and a fading spotlight.

financial security for their families. Yet, many still take a backseat when it comes to investing for themselves. Financial independence isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. A woman who controls her finances controls her future. Whether securing a child’s education, navigating career breaks, or planning for retirement, financial security empowers women to make choices on their terms. The good news? The tide is turning. Women are no longer just savers; they are investors. Women now constitute over 25% of individual mutual fund investors and the share of mutual fund assets held by women has risen from 15% in March 2017 to nearly 21% as of December 2023. Women's SIP contributions are 25% higher than men's, and female SIP investors now make up one in four, compared to one in five in the previous year.

US Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 56-42 vote. All 53 Republican senators backed him, along with three Democrats—Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman from New York, takes charge of the agency at a time when the Biden administration’s climate policies are being reassessed. His confirmation signals a shift toward deregulation as part of former President Donald Trump’s broader effort to reverse environmental rules.

Sean Duffy, a former congressman and Fox News host, was confirmed as the 21st US Secretary of Transportation under President Donald Trump on 28 January 2025. At 53, he takes charge of a sprawling federal agency responsible for the nation’s highways, railways, and aviation systems. The Senate confirmed him with a 77-22 vote, reflecting bipartisan backing despite political tensions. During his confirmation, Duffy pledged to prioritise infrastructure reform, air traffic safety, and regulatory rollbacks in line with Trump’s agenda.