The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos is often viewed as the ultimate symbol of out-of-touch elitism. While it claims to "improve the state of the world", critics argue it is merely a networking event for the ultra-wealthy, marred by accusations of climate hypocrisy and corporate lobbying.

Why Davos is considered one of the most controversial meetings of the global elite

As global elites gather for Davos 2026, the summit faces renewed scrutiny over its nightlife and workplace culture. Reports reveal a surge in high-end escorts charging premium rates. The WEF denies these claims, citing a zero-tolerance policy.

‘Prostitution and hush money’: What happens behind the closed doors of Davos World Economic Forum

Iran operates at least ten variants of loitering or 'suicide' drones designed to detonate on impact. These systems can achieve levels of accuracy comparable to ballistic missiles while flying at lower altitudes to evade radar detection.

Inside Iran’s drone arsenal: 5 UAVs transforming Tehran’s military power

Iran remains politically apart from much of the Gulf largely because of its revolutionary ideology and continued support for its network of regional proxies, known as the 'axis of resistance', including Hezbollah and allied groups.

'Ideology, proxy wars and sectarian tensions:' Why Iran and parts of the Gulf remain divided?

Mona Singh never fails at entertaining her fans and the audience with her esteemed performances in numerous projects. Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos set to add yet another dynamic character to her repertoire. Witness these seven best performances of the actress mentioned below.

Ahead of Happy Patel; Here are Mona Singh’s 7 Best Performances that you should not miss

The BJP on Friday issued a notification for the election of its new party president. Nominations will be filed on Monday, with voting on Tuesday if any candidate other than working president Nitin Nabin enters the race. Below is the list of BJP presidents since the party’s formation in 1980.

From Atal Bihari Vajpayee to JP Nadda: BJP presidents over the years as Nitin Nabin set to become new chief

 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Oman urged Donald Trump not to launch airstrikes against Iran in a last-minute lobbying campaign prompted by fears that an attack by Washington would lead to a major and intractable conflict across the Middle East.

How Iran’s unrest is reshaping Middle East politics and Gulf-Iran relations

David Warner, who is now 39-year-old, has added another feather to his cap by becoming only the fourth batter in the history of the game to score 14,000 or more T20 runs. Before him, Chris Gayle, Keiron Pollad, and Alex Hales had achieved the same milestone.

Fab 4 of T20s - David Warner joins exclusive batters' club along with Gayle, Pollard and Hales

As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos from 19 to 23 January 2026, the summit faces a recurring controversy. Beyond the high-level debates, the Swiss resort town historically sees a surge in the sex trade.

‘Davos 2026’: How the biggest economic forum got plagued by prostitution rings

From Shreyas Iyer to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs against New Zealand. This list also includes KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs against New Zealand

Venezuela was one of the first to recognise the Islamic Republic after 1979, and the relationship expanded significantly in the early 2000s with state visits and a suite of bilateral agreements spanning infrastructure, housing, and energy cooperation.

How Iran used Venezuela’s territory to spread terror across South America

From Ishan Kishan to Shubman Gill here is a look at five highest maiden hundred in ODIs for India. This list also features the likes of legendary names likes Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni and Dinesh Mongia. 

From Ishan Kishan to Shubman Gill, 5 highest maiden hundred in ODIs for India

Explore the fastest batters to reach 22,000 international runs, their innings count, consistency, and impact on world cricket. A quick and simple look at legends who ruled the game with their run scoring.

5 batters fastest to 22,000 international runs

A potential fall of the Iranian regime following US strikes could significantly benefit Saudi Arabia. Analysts point to increased security, the collapse of hostile proxy networks, and a boost for Vision 2030. Such a shift would likely cement Riyadh’s dominance in the region.

How Saudi Arabia could benefit from US strikes if they lead to the fall of the Iranian regime

The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, to be held in Davos from January 19 to 23, 2026, focuses on the "Intelligent Age" and its impact on the global workforce. Leaders are prioritising reskilling, "Agentic AI" adaptation, and the value of human-centric soft skills.

‘92 million jobs at risk’: How Davos 2026 plans to fix the global skills gap

From being a K-pop idol to an actor, Kwon Nara has established herself as one of the renowned actresses in the South Korean entertainment industry. Let's take a look at a few of the shows she has been part of. 

Itaewon Class to The Midnight Studio: 6 K-dramas featuring Kwon Nara

The US retired the F-14 Tomcat in 2006, but Iran still flies these iconic jets. Purchased in the 1970s, the fleet remains operational through reverse engineering and domestic missiles like the Fakour-90.


‘The last top gun F-14s’: How these US fighter jets now fly only in Iran

He held several government positions, gaining a reputation for advocating national sovereignty and opposing undemocratic power structures. Mosaddegh was elected to the Majles (parliament) in 1923.

'Iran’s patriot who challenged Britain!': Who was Mohammad Mosaddegh and how did he nationalise the oil industry?

Escalating US-Iran tensions in Jan 2026 risk a major conflict, threatening the Strait of Hormuz where 20% of global oil flows. With the Rial collapsing and US warnings sharpening, a war could spike energy prices and hit Asian economies hard.

US vs Iran: Why avoiding war is critical to global peace and preventing an oil crisis

From Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli here is a look at five batters to score fastest ODI hundred on Indian soil. The list also features the likes of Shahid Afridi, Kevin O’Brien and Aiden Markram who have set the stage on fire with their amazing batting performance. 

From Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, 5 batters to score fastest ODI hundred on Indian soil

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum here is a look at five batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds. The honourable list also features the likes of South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw and Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad. 

From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds

The unrest is driven by the country's faltering economy, hyperinflation and the collapse of its currency, however, many analysts see it through a longer historical lens, which is rooted in struggles over sovereignty and foreign pressure, with the 1951 oil nationalisation at its core.


Iran and oil: How 1951 oil nationalisation shaped Tehran’s power struggles and alarmed the West

India has unveiled a new anti-stealth radar grid under Mission Sudarshan Chakra to detect 5th-generation fighters like the F-35, Su-57 and China’s J-35. Using passive PCLR technology, it strengthens India’s air defence against stealth aircraft and drones.

India’s new Anti-Stealth Radar Grid can detect 5th-gen F-35, Su-57 fighter jets – All about THIS air defence system

Mrunal Thakur has carved out a niche for herself in the Indian film industry with strong and intense roles. She started her career on TV and earned stardom with her roles in Hindi as well as Telugu cinema.  Take a look at the five best movies of hers available on OTT.

Mrunal Thakur 5 best movies on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more- From Sita Ramam to Super 30

January 16 is celebrated as National Startup Day. From Band Baaja Baaraat to TVF Pitchers, check out movies and shows that centred around start-ups, highlighting the problems faced by small businesses- from funding to facing competition. 

National Startup Day 2026: Top 7 movies and series about startups and entrepreneurship to watch on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Donald Trump is now the proud owner of the Nobel Prize after María Corina Machado presented it to him at the White House. Has the Nobel ever been transferred before? It has been sold by a few Nobel laureates in the past. 

5 times Nobel laureates gave away their gold for money

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