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Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest as much as $10 billion in OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, in a move that could value the business at more than $500 billion and further intensify competition in the global AI market. The talks, first reported by The Information and subsequently confirmed by multiple sources, are said to be at …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi delivered high-stakes drama as franchises scrambled to build championship squads, with Delhi Capitals emerging as smart operators in a ₹124.65 crore spending spree. DC filled their 25-player roster, including eight overseas stars, leaving just ₹0.35 crore unspent, showcasing strategic retentions and calculated buys amid fierce bidding wars. Retained captain Axar Patel anchored the core …

As the DP World ILT20 continues to elevate the UAE’s position as a world-class cricket destination, the Off-Field Edit reflects the league’s progressive vision, where sport, culture, and global influence intersect. Designed to transition seamlessly from matchday to everyday life, the collection features hoodies, tees, and heritage-inspired jackets that express confidence, individuality, and belonging. The initiative is led by an …

Two of the world’s largest auction houses have signalled a return to growth in the global art market, offering early evidence that a prolonged downturn in demand may be easing. Sotheby’s, headquartered in New York, said it expects sales to rise by 17 per cent in 2025 to around $7 billion. Auction sales alone are forecast to increase by more …

With the IPL 2026 mini auction concluding on December 16, discussions around title contenders have gathered pace. Adding weight to the debate, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his prediction for the four teams most likely to reach the semifinals next season. Drawing from his experience as both a player and keen observer, Ashwin highlighted squad stability, smart auction …

The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the fourth time this year, lowering borrowing costs to their lowest level in almost three years as policymakers forecast that inflation will fall back to the 2 per cent target by spring. Members of the Bank’s nine-strong monetary policy committee (MPC) voted narrowly, by five votes to four, to reduce the …

Cricket fans in India can look forward to one of the most accessible match-going experiences at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with ticket prices at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens ranging from as low as ₹100 for select group-stage matches to ₹10,000 for premium hospitality during high-stakes knockout games. The pricing structure, released by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), …

Ishan Kishan has once again proved why he remains one of the most explosive talents in Indian cricket by smashing a sensational 45-ball century in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025. Leading Jharkhand against Haryana at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, the southpaw unleashed a masterclass in aggressive T20 batting. After Jharkhand suffered an …

On December 18, 2025, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Stars chased down Hobart Hurricanes’ total of 158/9 with 8 wickets in hand and 24 balls to spare, securing a comfortable victory. Despite a strong individual performance from Ben McDermott (69), the Hurricanes’ batting faltered, while the Stars’ chase was led by a brilliant partnership between Marcus Stoinis and Campbell …

Introduction: Redefining Growth in a Climate-Conscious World The global economy is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional growth models—built on intensive resource extraction and environmental neglect—are no longer sustainable. In response, green growth has emerged as a forward-looking economic strategy that harmonizes nature, technology, and economic development. By integrating environmental protection with technological innovation, green growth offers a roadmap for long-term …

Zong, Pakistan’s leading Information Services and Technology Innovation Company, is set to launch the nation’s first-ever Blockchain-based Degree Attestation System in a landmark strategic partnership with the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Leveraging the immense experience and technological expertise of its parent organization, China Mobile, Zong’s new system will replace legacy, paper-driven processes with a secure, transparent, and fully digital ecosystem. …

Strict adherence to governance reforms is vital, but further burdening the industrial sector could stifle recovery Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology, has commented on the 11 milestones recently outlined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) …