Author: Eva Benerjee

Not all of us prefer to carry heavy makeup. I agree, not all occasions demand that either. A perfect makeover is the one that matches one’s personality as well as complements the occasion. Some may look gorgeous with heavy make-overs, while others prefer to go with a light shade. Thus, it depends on your get-up and your dress too. Attire plays a significant role in deciding whether you need a heavy and dramatic shade or if you are just perfect with the light tone. Based on the kind of dress you are wearing and the type of occasion that you…

In a decisive bid to counter the rapidly escalating menace of online fraud, a collective of world governments, technology companies, financial bodies, as well as consumer protection groups, has come together to form the largest global initiative that aims to thwart online fraud networks by securing the online users of the world. This chief global initiative has been announced at a global online security summit. How are scams leading to crimes? Internet scams, ranging from phishing scams to other investment scams, as well as impersonators and romance scams, are on the rise as Internet services grow in popularity. Cross-border crime…

A day after Dhaka’s ties with New Delhi hit a new low diplomatically and security wise, the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi threw up its hands and ceased visa and consular services on 22 December 2025. The decision, which will remain in place indefinitely, comes after a weekend of high-voltage protests and sharpened violence inside Bangladesh that has again brought the neighboring country to the edge of chaos. It’s not just the capital where operations have been suspended; even the Assistant High Commission here in Agartala (Tripura) and Visa Processing Centre in Siliguri are shutting shop due to “unavoidable circumstances”. The Catalyst:…

New Zealand first to sign apple FTA deal New Zealand has created international history as the first country in the world to secure preferential duty free trade with India for an apple such a breakthrough recognising this country’s SAHIBA n BHULLARS RAVINDER ‘ diamond standard with two further apples Indian market and pest assault on potatoes it recognising status treatment. The agreement, concluded on December 22nd, 2025, represents a major break from India’s long history of protectionist measures for its home-grown horticulture sector. By knocking down the previous 50% barrier (refer to fact sheet), this agreement opens a new chapter of agricultural…

In the escalating race for global AI dominion, the fight is no longer just about who has the best algorithms — but also who has the most electricity. Realizing this transition, Alphabet’s Google announced on December 22, 2025 that it had signed a definitive agreement to purchase Intersect (leader in data center and energy infrastructure) for $4.75 Billion. The all-cash transaction, including the assumption of debt, is a significant step by Alphabet to vertically integrate its power system. For AI models as complex as Gemini, the “bottleneck” to progress has evolved — moving from software code to the physical power grid. The Heart of…

The mid-latitudes — from the north of the United States to central Europe — have been treated this late in 2025 to a celestial show that typically only unfolds above frozen Arctic tundras. The night sky has been turning into flickering canvases of shimmery emerald green and dark, electric purple. This is not just a good two weeks of clear skies; it’s simply what happens when the Sun is as “angry” as it’s been, and a neat example of atmospheric chemistry magic. Here’s the science of why those lights are headed your way. The “Solar Maximum” Peak The solar gymnastics show was punctuated on the…

In a year set to elevate European football’s global reach, the audacious project of hosting a regular-season Serie A match in Australia has now died. The clash between AC Milan and Como, scheduled to be played in Perth on 8 February 2026, would have been confirmed as the first competitive fixture of a major European domestic league ever to take place outside its home continent. But what started as brash marketing’s coup de grâc ended in a heap of “unacceptable demands,” financial risks and high-level bureaucracy.8 Penguins 4, RANGERS 2 The Penguins closed strong at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night to gain a…

The Boxing Day Test at the MCG is the jewel in Australia’s summer sporting crown. In normal times, a 3-0 series lead and the retention of the Ashes would be cause for celebration in the dressing room. But now it is a bittersweet realty for the Australian camp. As the urn remains put, the price of victory has been high, with two titans of the squad — captain Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon — ruled out of the fourth Test. For a squad that preaches stability made history by resting both William Abdul Nasir and Lockie Thunder at once, presents a massive selection…

If we thought 2025’s performance-cap on smartphones had just been hit, OnePlus has entered the ring to blow it out of the water. New leaks about the much-hyped OnePlus Turbo have revealed what looks to be a device where the design is not of a phone but of your personal little portable dynamo. And with a rumored AnTuTu score higher than just about everything out right now, the “Turbo” label appears more like branding and more like a warning to competitors. Performance That Breaks the Scale Super-large headline: performance of the device on AnTuTu benchmark site. The rumours go further, saying this OnePlus Turbo…

There is no day on the Australian sporting calendar quite like December 26. For all lovers of cricket, be they purists or part-timers, the Boxing Day Test Match is a pilgrimage. This year, the stakes are of another weight. After a resounding clinical passage through the first three matches, Australia already holds the urn, but for England – 4th Ashes Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is about much more than mere “dead rubber” pride—it’s about clinging on to an ideology. With the series moving on to Melbourne’s hollowed turf, here is everything you need to know about this battle of old rivals. Match Schedule…