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Sleep is more than rest; it is a process of cellular repair, emotional regulation and cognitive consolidation. During deep sleep, the brain clears toxins, strengthens memory and regulates hormones. Without it, our mental and physical health deteriorates. Beyond biology, sleep holds a deeper spiritual significance. Many traditions recognise bedtime as a sacred moment for reflection and transformation. In Heartfulness, the bedtime inner connect meditation is a powerful tool for aligning the subconscious with a higher purpose. It is not a mantra but a heartfelt contemplation, a reflection, a subconscious rumination on the purpose and goal of life: 'O Master! Thou art the real goal of human life. We are yet but slaves of wishes, Putting bar to our advancement. Thou art the only God and Power to bring us up to that stage.'

global supply chains, said MP and former union minister Anurag Thakur. This, in turn, propelled India from being a part of the 'Fragile Five' to one of the world's top five economies, he added. Crediting the youth for building enterprises-160,000 startups and 117 unicorns-that compete on the global stage, Thakur said, «Over the past decade, India has risen from the 'Fragile Five' to one of the world's top five economies; and in the next three years, we are set to become the third-largest economy.» Thakur was delivering the keynote address on the theme 'Empowering India's MSMEs for Global Leadership' at IDFC First Bank presents ET NOW Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Season 12. Arguing that Indian MSMEs must leverage capital markets to increase credibility, secure funding and scale up their businesses, Ashishkumar Chauhan, chief executive of NSE, said, «India's thriving capital market is an anomaly, as traditionally, only wealthy nations develop strong investment ecosystems.

India's run from the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, which ended with a heartbreaking loss to Australia in the final after an unprecedented 10-match win streak, till the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been one of the finest runs by a team in white-ball cricket, 23 wins in 24 matches, one loss and two trophies won, reported ESPNCricinfo. India won both the last year's T20 World Cup at Barbados and the Champions Trophy in Dubai undefeated. Had they won the 2023 World Cup, they would have had all the ICC titles in white-ball cricket at the same time, that too undefeated, which no team has ever managed to do.

Malayalam cinema takes the spotlight with Oru Jaathi Jathakam, a romantic comedy starring Vineeth Sreenivasan, and Rekhachithram, a gripping mystery thriller led by Asif Ali. Telugu audiences can dive into Ramam Raghavam, an intense drama exploring family conflicts. Meanwhile, Ponman offers a dark comedy twist on financial struggles. For food lovers, Chef Mantra Season 2 returns with celebrity culinary battles, adding a flavorful touch to the week’s entertainment lineup.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian stock markets fell on Monday due to various global and domestic factors. The Sensex dropped over 700 points from its intraday high to close 217 points lower at 74,115.17.

West Bengal assembly on Monday after the Speaker suspended BJP MLA Dipak Barman and ordered marshals to escort other two BJP MLAs -Shankar Ghosh and Manoj Oraon — out of the assembly. A motion was brought against the BJP MLAs for misconduct and disruption of the House on the first day of the second phase of the budget session of the legislative assembly which began on Monday, after a vacation. Chaos broke out inside the House when BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee, while delivering his speech, was stopped and his microphone was silenced by the Speaker. Then BJP MLAs, led by chief whip Shankar Ghosh, started protesting after which the marshals were asked to escort Ghosh and Oraon out. Later, the BJP-led Opposition staged a walkout in protest against the Speaker's action.

Indo-US nuclear deal — especially expanding atomic power through foreign and private collaboration — in deep freeze is positive. But it has also put the spotlight on one of the most coveted, yet closed, spaces of India's security system: the atomic energy establishment. What this budget set rolling is just the beginning of a series of crucial decisions that could necessitate the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) to make a fundamental shift in its approach. Which is why it may not be an easy path ahead. The first decision relates to management of the nuclear fuel cycle. At present, the entire cycle from mining the ore, obtaining nuclear fuel, to electricity production and then waste management is under DAE's strict control. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) ensures safety oversight in a tightly controlled affair monitored by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).

IMO, co-hosted by none other than her brother, Craig Robinson. The podcast, which debuts on March 12, promises to be an honest and unfiltered conversation between the siblings, covering everything from relationships and family to faith and personal struggles. With a guest lineup that includes Issa Rae, Jay Shetty, and Keke Palmer, IMO is shaping up to be more than just a casual chat—it’s set to be a thought-provoking and relatable listen. “With everything going on in the world, we’re all looking for answers and people to turn to,” Obama shared in a statement. “My brother Craig and I launched the IMO podcast to create a space for people to come as they are, ask honest questions, give their opinions, and have thoughtful conversations about life.”

Liberal Party conference, Trudeau reflected on his tenure while also taking a parting shot at US President Donald Trump. His resignation, prompted by a wave of cabinet departures in late 2024, led to the swift election of Mark Carney as his successor. “I’m damn proud of what we’ve done over these past 10 years. But tonight is about our future as a party, as a country,” Trudeau told the audience. His daughter, Ella-Grace, introduced him on stage, sharing how proud she was of her father while joking that she looked forward to seeing him less on social media. Trudeau, visibly emotional, wiped away tears before addressing the gathered supporters.

Citing the rejection, Harivansh did not allow Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to make his submission. The opposition MPs then protested for a while before staging a walkout.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand on Sunday, India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli shared his thoughts on the title win and said that he is happy as the team was able to play as a unit. In the final, it was Rohit Sharma who led the way. In the semi-final, it was Virat Kohli with the bat and Mohammed Shami with the ball, among others. India won five straight games to claim the Champions Trophy 2025, and in each of those contests, a handful of their star players shone brightly. Those contributions led to another title-yielding run in a major ICC event.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, union minister for railways, IT and electronics, and information and broadcasting. He was speaking at The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence on Saturday, where he received the Business Reformer of the Year award.

India has a unique opportunity to become a pivotal player on the global stage, according to Fareed Zakaria, India-born American journalist, political commentator and author. Speaking to the audience at the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence in Mumbai on Saturday, Zakaria said as a rising economic power, India is critical to the West for strategic reasons while remaining well-regarded and connected with the Global South.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Investors in Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) stock are tracking whether it will meet its FY25 order inflow guidance of ₹25,000 crore. Last week, the public sector defence company said it secured additional orders worth ₹577 crore, bringing the total order inflows in FY25 so far to nearly ₹14,000 crore.

Rohit Sharma’s journey as India’s white-ball captain has been nothing short of extraordinary. At this moment, no proof is needed to claim that. India have been crowned as Champions for the record third time, and Hitman deserves all the appreciation for this one. While no one can erase the harsh memories of November 19, 2023, where India lost the ODI World Cup to Australia, Sharma, led India to a T20 World Cup victory in June last year and now it's the Champions Trophy. With multiple ICC trophies, Asia Cup titles, and record-breaking performances, he has now cemented his place as one of India's greatest leaders in limited-overs cricket.

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.

NMDC on Sunday said worker unions are staging protests despite negotiations underway over the wage revision. It has already intimated to the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) in the national capital that the trade unions have resorted to a «willful» slowdown of work and work-to-rule with effect from March 6, NMDC said in a statement. The most recent wage revision occurred in 2017, and the next one was due in 2022, according to NMDC. The charter of demands (COD) was submitted by the unions on February 27, 2023.

Corporate India on the whole, is still at a ‘progressive’ stage (L2), finds the analysis of 251 organisations, including 40 Nifty100 Companies and 8 of the top 10 Indian business houses, by talent and leadership consulting firm BasilTree Consulting — where organisations have formal strategies and defined initiatives, but DEI is yet to become a true business driver. Over a third of companies are still at the ‘emerging’ stage (L1), treating DEI as compliance-led and event-driven, while only a small fraction has reached a ‘transformative’ (L4) stage, where inclusion is embedded into culture, strategy, and measurable business impact. The more mature companies – belonging to the Nifty-100 list, are in the L3 bracket.

API.market, runs a marketplace for artificial intelligence (AI) model application programming interfaces, with 3,100 customers across the world, and makes an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $200,000. He is also building Noveum.ai, an evaluator of large language models for enterprise use, which is currently in beta stage. Till October 2024, Agarwal was building the marketplace alone. His team has grown since—by all of two people, another co-founder and engineer, and he is now looking to hire three more engineers. He added that it is quite common for a small team of up to 20 people in an AI startup to get to $5-10 million ARR. Agarwal is part of an emerging crop of startups that are focusing on leaner teams by leveraging AI across their operations to cut costs and stay the course. Many such companies are borrowing from the playbook of Silicon Valley startups that are clocking millions in revenues with bare-bones teams. For instance, coding assistant Cursor hit a $100 million ARR with a team of 20 people.

Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, whose lifeless bodies were discovered in their New Mexico home on February 26. But as investigators pieced together the timeline of their deaths, a heartbreaking revelation surfaced—Arakawa had died a full week before her husband, and due to his advanced Alzheimer’s, Hackman may not have even realized she was gone.

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.