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What Conclave movie gets right and wrong about the real process of electing Pope

The movie Conclave, as the title gives away, is precisely about the process of Papal election to choose the next head of the Catholic church.

conclave raplh fiennes(X/@conclavethefilm)

World News

Published on May 06, 2025 09:02 PM IST

ByNikita Sharma

World's largest ship, which survived a war, met its end in India

While Seawise Giant’s massive size made her majestic, it also posed maneuvering challenges during its navigation through oceans and seas.

Seawise Giant was primarily used for the transportation of crude oil between the United States and the Middle East in 1980s.(aukevisser.nl)

World News

Updated on May 04, 2025 04:23 PM IST

ByNikita Sharma

World's richest family has a net worth of $432 billion. Here's all they own

Walmart was established in 1962 by Sam Walton and his brother Bud Walton, both of whom died over 30 years ago.

Alice Walton, world's richest woman, with her brothers Rob and Jim Walton. (File/Getty Images)

World News

Updated on Apr 29, 2025 03:48 PM IST

ByNikita Sharma

Cash vs digital: Rethinking India’s payment narrative

Ultimately, the success of India’s payment system should not be measured by the disappearance of cash. A resilient system expands choice and builds trust

Interoperability — not substitution — must be the goal

Opinion

Updated on Apr 24, 2025 08:22 PM IST

ByNikita Kwatra

India using 125-year-old treaty to bring Mehul Choksi from Belgium: What is it?

The treaty was first signed on 29 October 1901 between Britain, who was ruling India at the time, and Belgium and underwent amendments in 1907, 1911, and 1958.

Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium on Saturday.(File/ANI )

India News

Updated on Apr 15, 2025 11:42 AM IST

ByNikita Sharma

IMD predicts thunderstorms, lightning for Bengal, Bihar today. What about Delhi?

Delhi experienced a pleasant change in weather with a maximum temperature falling to 35.2°C on Saturday following Friday's duststorm.

For Sunday, the IMD has predicted that the maximum temperature in Delhi will settle between 36-38 degrees Celsius. (File/Hindustan Times)

India News

Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:18 AM IST

ByNikita Sharma

Indian-origin politician among 39 charged in mafia-linked gambling case in US

Anand Shah is one of the 39 people charged for racketeering, gambling, money laundering, and other offenses.

Anand Shah is a council member of Prospect Park in New Jersey and also a local business owner.(FaceBook/Councilman Anand Shah)

US News

Published on Apr 12, 2025 09:33 AM IST

ByNikita Sharma

Delhi likely to be hit by thunderstorm today, heatwave to return on Wednesday

A severe duststorm struck Delhi om Friday, resulting in one death due to a building collapse. The weather also disrupted flight operations at Delhi Airport.

Visitors during a dust storm at the Kartavya Path, near India Gate, in New Delhi on Friday.(PTI)

India News

Updated on Apr 12, 2025 09:21 AM IST

ByNikita Sharma

China shares Ronald Reagan's 1987 video on tariffs in response to US | Watch

Ronald Reagan says in the video that tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and could trigger trade wars.

Ronald Reagan was also a republican and served as the United States' 40th president from 1981-89.(X/@ChineseEmbinUS)

US News

Updated on Apr 08, 2025 11:19 AM IST

ByNikita Sharma

‘Slapped me black and blue’: Gurugram woman alleges physical abuse by partner

Kushalini Paul, 24, shared her experience of an abusive relationship through a detailed post on LinkedIn.

Kushalini Paul shared a photo of her with the accused.(LinkedIn/Kushalini Paul)

India News

Updated on Mar 30, 2025 03:27 PM IST

ByNikita Sharma

Indian takes ₹40 lakh loan to pursue US dream. Now under debt with no job

TheTechPhilosopher, a Reddit user, shares his challenges after studying in the US, now in debt and struggling with making ends meet.

The 27-year-old user said that he took an education loan of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40 lakh in 2022 to pursue a master's in the US.(Unsplash/Representational Photo)

India News

Updated on Mar 30, 2025 01:19 PM IST

ByNikita Sharma

Studio Ghibli denies issuing 'warning' as fake letter surfaces online

Studio Ghibli's response comes amid a rising trend of AI-generated photos inspired by the studio's movies and animation art style.

Studio Ghibli has produced masterpieces such as ‘Spirited Away’ and ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ (Representational Image/Unsplash)

World News

Published on Mar 30, 2025 09:38 AM IST

ByNikita Sharma

Who is Faye Hall, US citizen released by Taliban in Afghanistan?

Faye Hall thanked President Trump for her release and said that she had voted for him twice.

Faye Hall was identified by the Taliban interior ministry as Chinese-American.(Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)

US News

Published on Mar 30, 2025 08:20 AM IST

ByNikita Sharma

'Trump Gaza': US President shares AI-generated video of his vision

In an AI video, Trump envisions a transformed Gaza with his golden statues. Elon Musk also makes an appearance in the video showcasing a post-war utopia.

The video shared by Donald Trump features golden statues of him installed in the middle of roads. (Truth Social/Donald Trump)

US News

Updated on Feb 26, 2025 12:36 PM IST

ByNikita Sharma

Kash Patel once questioned Elon Musk having access to data of X users. A recap

FBI Director Kash Patel questioned Elon Musk's ambitions for monopoly on his podcast in 2022.

During his first remarks after being sworn in as the FBI Director, Kash Patel said that he living his American dream. (Getty Images via AFP)

US News

Updated on Feb 23, 2025 11:26 AM IST

ByNikita Sharma

Implications, backlash: All about Trump's deferred resignation offer

The Trump administration proposed a deferred resignation program for federal employees, offering severance pay and benefits until September.

Titled ‘Fork in the road’, the e-mail offered a “deferred resignation program” to its employees while outlining the Trump administration’s plans to rework the federal workplaces. (File Photo)(AP)

US News

Updated on Jan 30, 2025 09:44 AM IST

ByNikita Sharma

AI markets and competition in India

This paper is authored by Payal Malik, Nikita Jain, Shiva Kanwar, Bhargavee Das, Saloni Dhadwal, ICRIER, New Delhi.

future tech

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 04:26 PM IST

ByPayal Malik, Nikita Jain, Shiva Kanwar, Bhargavee Das, Saloni Dhadwal

What are the 3 phases of Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire agreement? Explained

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will be implemented in three phases starting January 19, 2025.

People watch the live television broadcast of a press conference being addressed by Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, along a street in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 15, 2025.(AFP)

World News

Published on Jan 16, 2025 12:05 PM IST

ByNikita Sharma

Artificial Intelligence in banking

This article is authored by Nikita, research fellow, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), LAMP fellow (Batch 2018-19).

future tech

Published on Oct 22, 2024 04:25 PM IST

ByNikita

More than two in three Indians use UPI: Survey

The survey found that 15% of UPI users used it for online shopping, 17% for money transfers to friends and family, and 6% for paying bills.

India News

Updated on Sep 02, 2024 09:29 AM IST

ByLakshay Narang , Nikita Kwatra

Juvenile justice and Vimukta children

While the minor in the Pune case might eventually be granted a shot at a fresh start, erasure of Vimukta childhood by State institutions begs to be underscored.

The adultification of children from marginalised communities is a well-documented phenomenon where teenage/adolescent mistakes are read as irredeemable criminal acts. This renders institutions like JJB as arbiters of ascertaining the adulthood of criminalised children and their temporary removal from society. (Arvind Yadav/ HT)

Opinion

Published on Jun 19, 2024 09:32 PM IST

ByNikita Sonavane, Sagar Soni, Tasveer Parmar

New code will entrench prejudices in the police

The proposed penal code entrenches the status quo of colonial and casteist policing

Everyday policing in India is primarily driven by petty offences. (PTI)

Opinion

Published on Nov 24, 2023 08:00 AM IST

ByNikita Sonavane, Sagar Soni

Doshi, a pioneer who opened the doors for Indian architecture

My introduction to BV Doshi was through my father, Umakant Oak, also an architect and Doshi’s classmate in NMV School, Pune

india news

Updated on Jan 26, 2023 11:34 AM IST

ByNikita Oak, Mumbai

Venus & Astrology: How the planet of love affects your love life

Venus is about value. It governs your relationship to money, aesthetics, and what we find lavish. But perhaps more notoriously, our Venus signs tell us about our style of loving and romancing.

If Venus is your ruling planet, you are blessed because you have a solid connection to love and affection, and your life will be filled with love and romance.

astrology

Published on Mar 31, 2022 09:00 AM IST

ByNikita Bisht

If motion sickness is spoiling your trip, these 9 tips will come in handy

Carsick, seasick, airsick – basically, if you feel pukish and dizzy every time you are on the go, these expert-recommended tips will come in handy.

Don’t let motion sickness ruin it all!(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Feb 17, 2022 04:54 PM IST

HealthShots | ByNikita Bhardwaj

Aquarius women and love compatibility: Find their ideal love match

Let's explore the traits of an Aquarius woman and discover their most compatible zodiac signs.

You make your own rules and value individuality and equality.

astrology

Updated on Apr 27, 2023 10:20 AM IST

ByNikita Bisht

Virgo women and love compatibility: Find their ideal match

Let's explore the traits of a Virgo woman and discover their most compatible zodiac signs.

As you are led by mercury, you are passionately intelligent and have strong creative traits.

astrology

Updated on Apr 27, 2023 10:04 AM IST

ByNikita Bisht

Cancer women and love compatibility: Find their ideal match

Let's explore the traits of a Cancer woman and discover their most compatible zodiac signs.

When you first meet someone, your emotions might control you and make you feel uncomfortable and guarded, but you become a true life friend once you get to know them.

astrology

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 03:14 PM IST

ByNikita Bisht

Aries women and love compatibility: Find their ideal match

Let's explore the traits of an Aries woman and discover their most compatible zodiac signs.

The best thing about you is that you aren't afraid of expressing your feelings. You want to be loved and admired.

astrology

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 03:06 PM IST

ByNikita Bisht

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The movie Conclave, as the title gives away, is precisely about the process of Papal election to choose the next head of the Catholic church.

While Seawise Giant’s massive size made her majestic, it also posed maneuvering challenges during its navigation through oceans and seas.

Walmart was established in 1962 by Sam Walton and his brother Bud Walton, both of whom died over 30 years ago.

Ultimately, the success of India’s payment system should not be measured by the disappearance of cash. A resilient system expands choice and builds trust

The treaty was first signed on 29 October 1901 between Britain, who was ruling India at the time, and Belgium and underwent amendments in 1907, 1911, and 1958.

Delhi experienced a pleasant change in weather with a maximum temperature falling to 35.2°C on Saturday following Friday's duststorm.

Anand Shah is one of the 39 people charged for racketeering, gambling, money laundering, and other offenses.

A severe duststorm struck Delhi om Friday, resulting in one death due to a building collapse. The weather also disrupted flight operations at Delhi Airport.

Ronald Reagan says in the video that tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and could trigger trade wars.

Kushalini Paul, 24, shared her experience of an abusive relationship through a detailed post on LinkedIn.

TheTechPhilosopher, a Reddit user, shares his challenges after studying in the US, now in debt and struggling with making ends meet.

Studio Ghibli's response comes amid a rising trend of AI-generated photos inspired by the studio's movies and animation art style.

Faye Hall thanked President Trump for her release and said that she had voted for him twice.

In an AI video, Trump envisions a transformed Gaza with his golden statues. Elon Musk also makes an appearance in the video showcasing a post-war utopia.

FBI Director Kash Patel questioned Elon Musk's ambitions for monopoly on his podcast in 2022.

The Trump administration proposed a deferred resignation program for federal employees, offering severance pay and benefits until September.

This paper is authored by Payal Malik, Nikita Jain, Shiva Kanwar, Bhargavee Das, Saloni Dhadwal, ICRIER, New Delhi.

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas will be implemented in three phases starting January 19, 2025.

This article is authored by Nikita, research fellow, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), LAMP fellow (Batch 2018-19).

The survey found that 15% of UPI users used it for online shopping, 17% for money transfers to friends and family, and 6% for paying bills.

While the minor in the Pune case might eventually be granted a shot at a fresh start, erasure of Vimukta childhood by State institutions begs to be underscored.

The proposed penal code entrenches the status quo of colonial and casteist policing

My introduction to BV Doshi was through my father, Umakant Oak, also an architect and Doshi’s classmate in NMV School, Pune

Venus is about value. It governs your relationship to money, aesthetics, and what we find lavish. But perhaps more notoriously, our Venus signs tell us about our style of loving and romancing.

Carsick, seasick, airsick – basically, if you feel pukish and dizzy every time you are on the go, these expert-recommended tips will come in handy.

Let's explore the traits of an Aquarius woman and discover their most compatible zodiac signs.

Let's explore the traits of a Virgo woman and discover their most compatible zodiac signs.

Let's explore the traits of a Cancer woman and discover their most compatible zodiac signs.

Let's explore the traits of an Aries woman and discover their most compatible zodiac signs.

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